How to Create My Own Crossword Puzzles Using Word? | Tools

Word is a software that allows us to work freely when using your tools. This program will show you through its functions how to create a crossword puzzle, how to divide a page correctly, how to make triptychs, among other options.

In this guide we are going to teach you with a series of steps how to do a crossword so you can enjoy this pastime that is one of the most used by all users around the world.

How to create the grid of your crossword puzzle in Word?

Before you start working on your crossword puzzle, you need to have in mind that the Word page format It should be horizontal to make it easier for you when doing it. You must also adjust the margins of the sheet and place it narrowly and finally you must apply two columns on the page.

With the cursor we will move the grid to the upper corner and modify its size. Next we will show you how to do it:

1. You have to look for the words that you are going to place and have the definition of each of them
2. Locate the Insert tab on the top bar, then select the Tables option and click Insert
3. A window will open where you have to put the number of columns and rows According to the words that you are going to introduce, on the left side you are going to place the concepts and on the right side the crossword
4. Finally, you click OK and the box will appear on the sheet

insert tables

1. First, locate the Insert option on the toolbar.
2. Move the cursor over the grid until you have selected the number of cells desired
3. If you want to create a larger table in the same option you have to hit Insert Table and then hit convert table to text
4. You can also draw the table in the following way, in the insert tab you will select Table and then Draw Table.

What to do to enter the words of your crossword horizontally or vertically?

In order to perform this function, first you have to know how you are going to place the words, you just have to place the main letter in the cell either vertically or horizontally. You can also move around the grid by clicking the mouse or using the keyboard arrows.

If you want to see the words in a correct way you have to make a select to full table and click on the upper corner, also keep in mind that you must give the letters a suitable size and then you are going to center the letters in the Presentation window and then you are going to select the Align option and you can do it vertically or horizontal.

box of words

Once all the words have been placed in the table, you have to select the whole crossword and once this action is done you are going to go to the toolbar and in the paragraph tab you are going to select the option Without Borders, in this way you will only see the words.

The borders will only be placed in the cells that contain the words, you can do it in the following way, you are located in the beginning-paragraph and choose the borders, also you can select multiple words using the keyboard Ctrl command and all the words of the crossword will appear only selected, as an interesting fact you can put accents on the words in Word.

How to put reference numbers in the crossword made in Word?

According to the order that you have placed the words in the crossword, if from top to bottom you placed the vertical words and from left to right the horizontal ones, what you have to do is select the first box and place the number, it should be noted that you have to modify it, for that follow these steps:

1. First the size letter of the number has to be small, it is recommended that it be set to seven
2. In the toolbar we locate the presentation option and you will select Alignment, then click on Align top left
3. Finally you are going to check the margins and it has to be the 0.02 cm left margin option, so the number of references will appear closer to the line

How to customize the colors of your crossword?

To give your crossword a unique touch, you have to select each of the cells either vertical u horizontal, in the bars of tools in the Paragraphs tab you are going to locate the icon that has the shape of a paint can in that option you can choose the color of your preference, and in this way you can customize it to your liking.

It is worth mentioning that with different functions that Word has you can remove a dotted line so it won’t interrupt the work you’re doing.