How to make an electronic crossword puzzle

The creation of puzzles is most often done by educators and parents to interest children or for entertainment. In times of computer technology, they often ask themselves the question: "How to make a crossword puzzle in electronic form?"

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How to make a crossword correctly?

Now there are many computer programs with which you can easily and quickly create a puzzle or charade in electronic form. In working with children, it also acts as a way of interactive communication. When working with special programs, it is very important to do everything right, because, for example, Excel has its own commands.

How to make a crossword correctly so that it can interest the kids? First of all, before creating such a puzzle, you need to decide on a theme. It is best to sketch a draft on paper with questions and answers, so it will be easier to navigate in future work. The main thing in the crossword is the riddle word, it can be made up of the first letters of the words. Now you can start working with programs.

How to make a crossword puzzle in Word?

If you have a Windows operating system installed on your computer, then you have a software package from Microsoft. This developer has many useful text programs with which you can quickly create a riddle puzzle. Microsoft users are wondering if it is possible to create such a puzzle in Word? Yes, you can! The following is a step-by-step instruction on how to make a crossword puzzle in Word of different versions.

First you need to create a table. To do this, go to the "Tab" page and select the "Table" action, and then select the required number of cells. Word 2010 has a limit on the number of cells, so if you don't have enough cells, select the "Insert Table" action;

the next step is to choose the appropriate font and size. Then form cells with numbering. Those cells in which there will be no text should be filled with some color using the "Fill" item;

it remains only to print questions below the plate and the puzzle is ready. The way you work is the same in versions of Word, be it 2007, 2013, or 2016.

How to make a crossword puzzle in Excel?

In addition to Word, a riddle can also be created in Excel. But this program is famous for its complex commands and incomprehensible way of working. You can often see requests on the Internet on how to make a crossword puzzle in Excel. There is nothing complicated about this, and the program itself is even more convenient than Word, because a puzzle can be written with automatic verification. Here are the detailed instructions:

• align cells to square. This is done using the Align Cells function;
• next, you need to select the boundaries of the cells that will participate in the puzzle using the "Font" tab;
• if the riddle itself comes with numbering, then the numbers can be put in free cells.

How to make a crossword puzzle in PowerPoint?

No less interesting for children will be a puzzle in the presentation, which can be done in Power Point. Slides with animation look very entertaining, and keyboard controls seem very convenient, but how to make a crossword puzzle in PewerPoint? On an example, we will consider working with the 2007 version of the program.

• First, in Power Point, you need to create a presentation with two blank slides. On the first one, you need to make a title page, which will contain the name or the topic of the crossword puzzle, and on the second one, the puzzle itself;
• the crossword puzzle is created using shapes from the "Insert" tab. To reduce or increase the size, simply pull the corner of the figure and set the desired shape of the puzzle;
• then you need to insert letters into the cells, form a word-answer to the question and synchronize it with the animation with a mouse click. You can do this in the "Animation" tab by selecting the effects you like;
• questions need to be typed and moved to a free space on the slide.

How to make a crossword online?

Those who do not have the opportunity to create a puzzle in special programs can make a crossword online. For this, there are special sites that have templates of ready-made riddles with a keyword. You can also choose your own topic and make a puzzle out of your words.

In some ways, this is easier, but, unfortunately, not always convenient, because usually such sites may not have the form or theme you need. Fantasy is limited by a fixed volume. You cannot draw a puzzle with more than 30 words.

How to make a crossword puzzle on a computer?

We have already figured out how to make a crossword on a computer with the Windows operating system, but there are other systems, such as Linux. They have a different software package installed, but they work the same way. Some (namely, those who have “Open Office”, “Libre Office” and other programs on their computer) are interested in a completely different question: “Where and in what program can you quickly draw a puzzle?”

How to make a crossword puzzle in Open Office?

OpenOffice is very similar to the Excel program in its work. Their main difference is that the first one is absolutely free (unlike the Microsoft package). How to make a crossword puzzle in Open Office and is this work different from creating a puzzle in Excel?

In OpenOffice, you can create a puzzle in the same way as in Excel:

• stretch the cells to the desired size, form a square;
• isolate the cells in the desired form;
• number cells and enter words;
• highlight a keyword with a fill;
• write questions.

Most often, this program is found on the Linux operating system. In addition to Open Office, you can also draw a puzzle in Libre Office. The program itself resembles Word in its work. Writing a riddle in LibreOffice is the same as writing a puzzle from Microsoft.

How to make a crossword in Paint?

You can also draw cartoon illustrations in the puzzle, for example, using the Paint program. Those who are wondering how to make a crossword in Paint will be surprised at such a simple answer. The program has a "Table" function, with which we will make the basis of the puzzle, and then use the text to write questions and answers. Optionally, you can draw an illustration to the theme of the riddle.

Also, when creating a crossword puzzle on a computer, you can work in Photoshop or Hot Poteitos. In both programs, the principle of operation is similar. To form a puzzle, you must use the "Grid" function, and then select the necessary cells. Next, enter letters in the cells, and write questions next to the riddle.

How to make a math crossword?

Sometimes teachers give homework for the 5th grade to do some kind of charade or riddle, but most often it is asked for in math and physics lessons. From this point it is clear how to make a mathematical crossword puzzle. When doing such homework, you will need programs from Word or Linux. Difference of a mathematical crossword puzzle all tasks and answers to math topic. Usually such a crossword puzzle is aimed at repetition of terms and concepts on material passed. One of the varieties of mathematical tasks in the answers contains numbers instead of letters. When inventing a crossword puzzle, first line up the cells and fill them with answers, and then come up with tasks for these answers. You can also create puzzles for other subjects. Here are examples of riddle topics for different lessons:

• in history - the Stone Age, the baptism of Rus';
• in Russian - parts of speech, vowel alternation;
• in music - Beethoven's work, folk songs;
• in informatics - software;
• in English - noun, numerals;
• in biology - spore plants, respiratory system;
• by geography - the capitals of countries, the location of the mountains.

Crossword "Capitals of the countries"

On what topic can you make a crossword puzzle?

“What topic can you do a crossword puzzle on?” - this question often causes a stupor. There are actually a lot of topics, you can start from the capitals of large countries (for example, the riddle about Moscow) to those about animals (for example, cold-blooded ones). Also on the Internet you can find ready-made puzzles with answers and questions.

How to make a crossword puzzle for a guy with your own hands?

As an option for a gift for any holiday, for example, Valentine's Day or an anniversary, you can draw a puzzle for your loved one. It can be issued on the topic of joint interests, trips or memorable events. A do-it-yourself crossword puzzle for a guy will be a very sweet and sincere gift and will not leave him indifferent.

To whom to give an original crossword puzzle with your own hands?

An original do-it-yourself crossword puzzle can be presented not only to a loved one, but also to a friend. Such a beautiful and unusual gift can be glued together in the form of a three-dimensional postcard or a picture. There are many ideas on the Internet on how to make a gift with your own hands in a stylish and interesting way. It is better to show your own imagination, then the surprise will be much more pleasant.

How to make a crossword puzzle with your own hands?

Just drawing a crossword for a gift is not enough, it needs to be additionally decorated. There is no limit to fantasy, because you can use both colored pencils and felt-tip pens, as well as joint photographs and even sweets. Making a crossword puzzle with your own hands will take a lot of time, but the result will justify the hours of work done.