Crossword Factory 3.1 is a powerful, easy-to-use crossword generation program. Designed for educators but ideal for anyone requiring a fast and simple method for creating crossword puzzles. Students love puzzles, and Crossword Factory 3.1 makes it easy to create fun and effective lesson-enhancing activities. Select from a wide variety of configuration options for your crossword puzzle that will make it suitable for students of any age. Then simply print as many copies of the puzzle as you require, along with the automatic answer key.

Crossword Factory 3.1 employs the latest in design environment functionality. All of the important settings and design elements are at your finger tips in flexible window panes that can be adjusted to suit your work style. See exactly what your crossword will look like on the printed page as you design it. No more guessing and switching between design and print preview modes. You can even work on more than one crossword at a time with the handy tab page view.

Creating a crossword with Crossword Factory 3.1 is as simple as selecting a word list. The program then takes over and does all the work. It calculates a solution for the crossword, lays it out on the page and places the clues below it. You can then print it or you can click the Generate button to create a completely different layout. The program will keep generating different solutions for you until you find just the right one. And if you're really in a hurry, you can use the speedy Crossword Wizard to create your puzzle in actual seconds.