Making Criss-Cross Puzzles

Part A

1. Log on to the LMC computer.

2. Open Microsoft Word and begin a blank document.

3. Type your words and definitions as follows:

Type the word, then a space, then the definition, then hit enter, and then type your next word . . .

ice_frozen water<enter>

4. Save your document as "crisscross" on your network account.

5. Highlight your whole document, right-click on it, and then hit "copy."

6. Open Internet Explorer.

7. Click on the "Hot List" Icon.

8. Click on "Making Criss-Cross Puzzles"

Part B

*****You must follow the Instructions below EXACTLY*****

Step 1

Enter the title of your Criss-Cross Puzzle. Your title MUST include your name.

i.e. Mrs. Kunz's Rocks and Minerals Puzzle

Step 2

Enter the number of squares for your puzzle as follows:

Width: 20 Height: 20

Step 3

Enter the size of the squares for your puzzle as follows:

Square Size: 25

Step 4

Enter your words and clues in the following format:

Right-click in the box then click "Paste."

Your list should appear in the box - if it does not ASK FOR HELP!

Step 5

Click on "Create a Printable Version."

Check to see that all of your words are included in your puzzle. (At the bottom it will say 8 out of 8 words used in puzzle).

Check to see if it looks like the puzzle and clues will print on one page. (If you are not sure ask for help).

Print one copy of your puzzle.