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Games > Crossword
This page autogenerates a crossword if you enter the target words and the clues (called Hints here). The answers can only be checked after the crossword has been completed, but you can allow multiple attempts, and correctly placed letters are saved between attempts.
Example demo
or view at Xerte Page Types - Games: Crossword (opens in new tab)
Editor interface
Core Properties
| Property | Description | Type | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Title | Text that appears in header of published page. | Text | |
| Attempts | Attempts allowed before correct answer is given. | Number | |
| Force Capitalisation | Forces letters entered into the crossword to display capitalised. | Tick box |
Optional Properties
Page Specific
| Property | Description | Type | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clue Position | The position of the clues relative to the crossword grid {Left/Bottom/Right}. | Drop-down | |
| Feedback | Add any feedback to be displayed on successful completion of the crossword. | Text+ (Toolbar) | |
| Page Text | Any text or other content, e.g. instructions, context or explanation. | Text+ (Toolbar) | |
| Page Text: Position | Where the page text appears relative to the crossword grid and the clues {Top/Above clues}. | Drop-down |
Language Options
| Property | Description | Type | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Across Clue Title | Title above the Across clues. | Text | Default - “Across” |
| Down Clue Title | Title above the Down clues. | Text | Default - “Down” |
| Check Button Text | Text on the Submit button. | Text | Default - “Submit” |
| Attempt Label | Indicates the number of attempts remaining and the total possible attempts. | Text | Default - “Try again, you have /a attempts(s) left” |
| Feedback | The title above any feedback you add. | Text | Default - “Feedback” |
After you have created the overall settings for the crossword, you need to add the words. Click on New Word.
New Word
| Property | Description | Type | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Label | The label only appears in the project structure. You can either leave this blank or or copy the Word here. | Text | |
| Word | The target word (the answer to this Hint). | Text | |
| Hint | The clue that will help the learner find the Word. | Text+ (Toolbar) |