.. _Configure Hint:

Configure a Hint in a Problem
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.. tags:: educator, how-to

#. You will find the Hints panel at the settings panels on the right side of the problem editor.

#. There, click the **Add hint** button to add a new hint text field. 

.. image:: /_images/educator_how_tos/problem_editor_hints_box.png
 :alt: An example of the hints settings panel.
 :width: 200

#. To delete any hints you've added, click the trash can icon next to its respective hint field.

.. note::
  You can configure any number of hints. The learner views one hint at a time
  and views the next one by selecting **Hint** again.

.. seealso::
 
  :ref:`About Problems Exercises and Tools` (concept)

  :ref:`Core Problem Types` (reference)

  :ref:`Working with Problem Components` (reference)

  :ref:`Guide to Problem Settings` (reference)

  :ref:`Gradebook Assignment Types` (reference)

  :ref:`Feedback Best Practices` (concept)

  :ref:`Adding Feedback and Hints to a Problem` (reference)

  :ref:`Partial Credit` (reference)

  :ref:`Set the Assignment Type and Due Date for a Subsection` (how-to)

  :ref:`Adding Tooltips` (reference)

  :ref:`Learner View of Problems` (reference)

  :ref:`Advanced Editor` (reference)

  :ref:`Add Hints via the Advanced Editor` (how-to)

  :ref:`Modifying a Released Problem` (reference)

  :ref:`Add Unsupported Exercises Problems` (how-to)


**Maintenance chart**

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| Review Date  | Working Group Reviewer        |   Release      |Test situation                  |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
| 07/02/2025   | Leira (Curricu.me)            | Sumac          | Pass                           |
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