Crossword Activity
The Crossword activity lets you generate a crossword puzzle from a list of words.
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Things to know |
Activity title:
Up to 35 characters look best (50 max)
Activity instruction:
Up to 50 characters look best (500 max)
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In the example, we added a word bank in the instructions area. |
Word character limits:
Up to 30character words.
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IMPORTANT: Do not include special characters, periods, or dashes in the Word list |
Number of words:
The puzzle is generated off of the longest word in the Word list.
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A puzzle within the 570 x 578 activity container will start with the longest word in the list. Words that can be connected to the longest word and can fit inside of the 570 x 578 activity container will be included in the generated puzzle. Any word(s) that cannot fit from the longest word and within the activity frame will not be included in the generated puzzle. |
Across/Down Lists limits:
Up to 17characters display per line in the published Across/Down lists.
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A scrollbar appears after 6 Words in the Across/Down lists. |
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Activity Image |
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Tips |
Use a variety of long and short length words for a larger puzzle.
Use the Import feature to quickly create your activity.
See FAQ I want to use the Import/Export feature. What activities allow Import/Export? How do I create a list? How do I Import/Export a list?
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Accessibility |
Screen readers will also read out loud:
Activity Title
Activity Instructions
Activity Keyboard Command List Activity prompt
Word list
Letters inside puzzle rows/columns
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Keyboard Command list for Activity |
Create a Crossword Activity
Crossword Activity Mobile Views
Vertical | Horizontal |
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