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Exercise Set Display Options

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Change the row spacing

Set the spacing between rows of exercises in 100ths of an inch (25 = 1/4 inch, 40 = 1cm).

  1. Select the input field for the Row Spacing option in the options pane.

  2. Type a new value in the field or use the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the value. Valid range is 0 to 300.

Change the font

  1. Select the Font option in the options pane and press the ellipsis button to display the font selection dialog.

  2. Select the preferred font name, style, and size.

  3. Click OK to close the dialog and apply the selected font.

Change the color

  1. In the options panel, find and select "Color."

  2. Click the three dots (ellipsis) in the color box to open the color picker.

  3. Choose the color you like.

  4. Click "OK" to save your choice and apply the new color.

Change the answer key color

  1. In the options panel, find and select "Answer Key Color."

  2. Click the three dots (ellipsis) in the color box to open the color picker.

  3. Choose the color you like.

  4. Click "OK" to save your choice and apply the new color.

Change the background color

  1. In the options panel, find and select "Background Color."

  2. Click the three dots (ellipsis) in the color box to open the color picker.

  3. Choose the color you like.

  4. Click "OK" to save your choice and apply the new color.

ANSWER LINES

For many exercise sets answer lines are shown by default. These lines can be customized or hidden depending on the exercise set.

Note

If the answer lines are hidden, the answer space remains. You can also adjust "Row Spacing" to make the space between exercises larger for students to show their calculations.

Answer line visibility

You can check or uncheck the "Visible" box to show or hide the answer lines for each exercise set.

Change the answer line color

  1. In the options panel, find and select "Color."

  2. Click the three dots (ellipsis) in the color box to open the color picker.

  3. Choose the color you like.

  4. Click "OK" to save your choice and apply the new color.

Change the line width

  1. Click on "Width" in the options panel.

  2. Type a number between 0 and 10, or use the up/down arrows to adjust the width of the line.

Answer line style

Choose one of these types of answer lines:

  • Solid

  • Dotted

  • Dashed

ADD A BORDER

To show a border around an object, click the Border option in the options panel. Then, check the boxes for the sides you want to see the border on. Uncheck the boxes for the sides you don't want a border on.

Change the border color

  1. In the options panel, find and select "Color."

  2. Click the three dots (ellipsis) in the color box to open the color picker.

  3. Choose the color you like.

  4. Click "OK" to save your choice and apply the new color.

Change the border line width

  1. Click on "Width" in the options panel.

  2. Type a number between 0 and 10, or use the up/down arrows to adjust the width of the line.

Round the corners

Click in the check box for "Rounded" in the options panel. Uncheck the box to set the border back to square corners

Adjust the padding

Sets the padding (extra white space) around the element in 100ths of an inch (25 = 1/4 inch, 40 = 1cm).

  1. Select the Padding option in the options pane.

  2. Select a side (left, right, top, or bottom) to change the value for that side.

  3. Type a new value in the input field or use the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the value. Valid range: 0 to 100.

BACKGROUND GRID

Try adding a background grid to your exercise set to help students line up their written work in the space provided.

Tip

You provide a large calculating space for questions like multi-digit division or multiplication by increasing row spacing and hiding the answer lines. The background grid helps younger learners organize their work.

Grid visibility

Turn the "Visible" option on or off to show or hide the background grid for the exercise set.

Change the grid color

  1. In the options panel, find and select "Color."

  2. Click the three dots (ellipsis) in the color box to open the color picker.

  3. Choose the color you like.

  4. Click "OK" to save your choice and apply the new color.

Cell width and height

You can change the size of grid cells by adjusting their width and height. The measurements are in hundredths of an inch. For example:

  • 25 = 1/4 inch

  • 40 = about 1 centimeter

  • Click on the input box for "Cell Width" or "Cell Height" in the options panel.

  • Type in a new number, or use the up/down arrows to adjust the value. The number range is from 5 to 50.

Style

Choose one of these types of background lines:

  • Solid

  • Dotted

  • Dashed