Write On for Windows

WriteOn set the standard in children's word processors that others have followed. "WriteOn fills the word processing gap perfectly" said the TES. "WriteOn Plus is an exciting, compelling piece of word processing software that would inspire any writer" enthused Junior Education.

WriteOn for Windows retains all the best features of its predecessors, and adds lots more. Beginners can still use a very simple screen with large letters and an uncluttered appearance. And pupils have access to more advanced features as they get more confident, with four different levels of options. But WriteOn for Windows gives children (and teachers) just about everything you could want in a word processor. It can act as a whole word processor (with optional pictures); it can speak with 20 different voices (English, not American); it records the words that children misspell; it is highly configurable, and much more. The program comes with a highly praised spell-checker especially designed for children. You can choose between a Beginner's and an Advanced dictionary. And the spell-checker can speak the suggested words (on their own or in the sentence) so that children can hear which word fits.

New: WriteOn includes a specially developed handwriting font, perfect for developing children's own handwriting skills.

Level 1

• Simple, uncluttered screen
• Whole word processing (with or without pictures)
• Word and picture banks
• "Minipage" window on the text
• Simple menu for printing, adding pictures etc

As beginners progress they can use more advanced features, by choosing one of the four available levels. For example, you can introduce the use of buttons with icons at level 2; at level 3 you may wish to get children to use a simple ruler with margins and tabs, until at level 4 they can be given almost all the features they will meet in professional word processing. But you can configure each level to do exactly what you think is most appropriate for your children.

Level 2

• A few large icons to start with
• Simple typestyle panel to change fonts
• Beginner's speaking spell checker
• Simple paragraph formatting panel

Level 3

• Large icons for changing fonts, font size, bold etc
• Icons for paragraph formatting
• Ruler with simple margins and tabs
• Control of picture size

Level 4

• Small icons for common tools
• Complete control of margins, tabs etc
• Full control over your text
• Excellent preparation for MS Word etc

Speech

We've put a lot of effort into the speaking capabilities of WriteOn for Windows. You can choose between 20 different voices. You can ask the program to automatically speak letter by letter as you type (pronouncing letters' names or their sounds); or speak a sentence at a time, or speak the whole of a child's work. You can even use a different voice within quotes. Speak He said 'Hello'. and you'll get the He said in one voice and the 'Hello' in another! And of course words in word banks and in the spell checker can be spoken as well.

New Features

Speaks to children in up to 20 different voices Word and picture banks with over 1000 entries included - and add your own Can be used as a whole word processor Include pictures - over 1000 included! Talking spell-checker

Build up individual spelling books See a summary of the words children misspell in their work Zoom in on your page 4 different levels of options - all customisable Use large or small icons - and choose which to see Paragraph ruler in mm or cm or (for the old-fashioned) inches.

Reviews of WriteOn Plus

"The best vehicle I know for children to learn how to use a word processor."
Primary Computing

"WriteOn Plus is an exciting, compelling piece of word processing software that would inspire any writer.
It is child and teacher friendly and will help develop IT skills as well as improving the presentation of written work. This program is an excellent way into word processing and an ideal introduction to more sophisticated programs such as Microsoft Word. Overall, the program offers an attractive, user-friendly and straightforward approach to word processing."
Junior Education

"A large degree of thought has gone into the design and operation
of this program, and the results show."
TES

"Ability to set the complexity of what the child can see and use is superb."
Computer Education

"A major step forward in educational wordprocessing."
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