Creating a Puzzle is a simple process that will save you hours of preparation
time and allow for regular revision with the minimum of effort. These steps are
just one way to create a Crossword quickly:
- Click the Auto-create button
- Select the type of Crossword you are going to create. If you choose STANDARD
you can use a Current Wordlist or load a new one and a standard 25x20 Crossword
will be created. Selecting DICTIONARY will allow you to create a Crossword from
the 99000 words in the dictionary.Clues can be automatically generated or you
can type your own later. Control is given over Size, Total Words and Letter
Groups.
- Your basic puzzle is now created
- Add a graphic if desired. (Not all puzzle types allow this option).
- Save the Puzzle if you are likely to reuse it.
- Click the Print button and select if you want a border and answer sheet printed.These
are the basic operational steps to produce a quick Crossword.
- Crossword Wizard does offer a lot more and by exploring the Puzzles menu options
you will get the most out of the program. Check the sample printouts to see
the wide variety of Puzzle options.
NOTE: Clicking on a word in the wordlist on the right hand side of the
screen will highlight the word in the puzzle. Double-clicking the word in the
list will show a window giving you the option to DELETE the word from the puzzle,
which will cause the puzzle to be redrawn.