Word Search is a DOS program which can create printed or HTML word search puzzles.
It features up to 60 words per puzzle, 57 puzzle shapes supplied (heart, key, airplane, etc), use clues instead of naming the words, and more.
The main requirement for using this program if you are using Windows 95 or later is to run it in a full screen mode.
Apart from that, it is a typical text-based DOS program where you navigate by pressing TAB keys, etc as outlined in the program (each page of the program has full instructions on what to do next and there is also a Helpfile).
The puzzles created can be printed directly from the program or saved as an HTM file. This means you can post them on the Web or play them through your Web browser from your hard drive.
People who have had no experience with DOS programs might find the interface a little strange at first appearance but there is ample help and the procedure is quite logical. Needless to say, you can forget your mouse for this game.
We liked Word Search. The resultant game is good and the options extensive. The author has put a lot of thought into making the game as playable as possible for non-DOS users.
The biggest 'problem' is to change the program so that it runs full screen and not in a DOS window. Step-by-step instructions show what to do.
If you love word puzzles – specially if you want to post some puzzles on the Web – grab a copy of Word Search.
It really isn't as hard as you might think!
Below: part of a puzzle copied from a Web page
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