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What is ExamView?
ExamView® lets you quickly create paper, Internet, and online (LAN-based) tests.  You can enter your own questions and customize the appearance of the tests you create.  With its many unique features, such as the QuickTest Wizard, you can create and format a test in minutes.

As you work with the ExamView® test generator, you have access to the following features:

•	an "interview" mode or a "wizard" to guide you through the steps to create a test in less than five minutes

•	five methods to select test questions

-	from a list

-	random selection

-	by criteria (difficulty code, objective, etc.--if available)

-	while viewing questions

-	all questions

•	the capability to edit questions or to add an unlimited number of questions

•	online (Internet-based) testing

-	create a test that students can take on the Internet using a browser

-	receive instant feedback via email

-	create online study guides with student feedback for incorrect responses

-	include any of the twelve (12) question types

-	publish tests directly to the Internet with the Internet test hosting service

•	online (LAN-based) testing

-	allow anyone or selected students to take a test

-	assign a password to a test and set a time limit

-	schedule tests

-	create online study guides with student feedback for incorrect responses

-	incorporate multimedia (movies and audio)

-	view/print numerous reports

-	export student results to a gradebook or spreadsheet

•	a sophisticated word processor

-	streamlined question entry

-	toolbar

-	cut, copy, paste, undo commands

-	tabs (center, left, right, decimal, leaders)

-	fonts and text styles (bold, underline, color, etc.)

-	support for symbols and foreign characters

-	tables

-	borders and shading

-	paragraph formatting (justification, spacing, hanging indent, etc.)

-	pictures or other graphics within a question, answer, or narrative

-	full-featured equation editor

-	find/replace commands

•	numerous test layout and printing options

-	scramble the choices in multiple choice questions

-	organize matching questions in a one- or two-column format

-	print multiple versions of the same test with corresponding answer keys

-	print an answer key strip for easier test grading

-	change the order of questions

-	print a test with or without space for students to record their answers

-	specify the layout of a test to conserve paper

-	print a comprehensive answer sheet

•	the ability to link groups of questions to common narratives

•	password protection

•	spell checker with custom dictionary


Startup Menu Options
Startup Menu

Every time you start the ExamView software, the program displays the Startup menu unless you have changed the preference settings. Use the QuickTest Wizard or the Test Builder options to create a test.  If you want to edit or add questions in a question bank (or database), use the Question Bank Editor.

The Startup menu includes the following options:

  Create a new test using the QuickTest Wizard

Select this option to access the QuickTest Wizard.  The wizard provides step-by-step instructions that will lead you through the process of building a test.

  Use the Test Builder to create a new test

Choose this option if you want to create a new test from scratch.  The program will start the Test Builder, prompt you for a test title, and display a new (empty) test.  Then you may begin selecting questions to include on your new test.

  Use the Test Builder to open an existing test

If you want to print a test or if you want to edit/add questions to a test that you previously saved, choose this option.  The program takes you to the Test Builder and displays a dialog box from which to locate and choose a test file.  After you open a test, you can print it, add/edit questions, or change the layout using the options in the Test Builder module.

  Use the Question Bank Editor to create a new question bank

Select this option if you want to create a new question bank from scratch.  You can add up to 250 questions of varying types, such as multiple choice, true/false, essay, completion, etc.

  Use the Question Bank Editor to open an existing question bank

Choose this option to edit or add questions in a question bank.  You can edit questions in the publisher-supplied banks or in any question bank you may have created.  Open a question bank file and then choose the Question Bank Editor options to edit questions, add new questions, or delete questions from the bank.

Tip: You can customize the startup options using the Preferences command.


Test Builder Startup Options

If you switch to the Test Builder from the Question Bank Editor or set the preferences to automatically start the Test Builder, the program will display the ExamView Test Builder Startup menu which includes the following options.

Create a new test using the QuickTest Wizard

Select this option to access the QuickTest Wizard.  The wizard provides step-by-step instructions that will lead you through the process of building a test.

Use the Test Builder to create a new test

Choose this option if you want to create a new test from scratch.  The program will prompt you for a test title and display a new (empty) test.  Then you may begin selecting questions to include on your new test.

Use the Test Builder to open an existing test

If you want to print a test or if you want to edit/add questions to an existing test, choose this option.  The program lets you open an existing test file from disk.  After you open a test, you can print it, add/edit questions, or change the layout.


QuickTest Wizard
To use the QuickTest Wizard:

1	Choose QuickTest Wizard from the File menu.

     If you just started the program or switched to the Test Builder, you can choose Create a New Test using the QuickTest Wizard from the Startup menu.

2	Enter the test title and click the Next button.

3	Double-click a folder (if necessary) to display a list of question banks.

4	Choose the question banks from which you want to select questions.

     Click the Folder button to identify the location of the files if no question banks appear in the list.  If you assigned a password to the question bank, you will be prompted to enter the password before you can continue.

5	Identify how many questions of each type you want on the test.

6	If prompted, enter the number of matching groups you want the wizard to use when it selects the matching questions you requested.

7	Review the test summary and then click Finish to complete the process.

     When you click the Finish button, ExamView selects the questions based on your responses and displays them in the test document window.

8	After the program displays the test, you can edit/create questions, select additional questions, customize the appearance of the test, save your work, or print the test.


Test Builder Basics

If you want ExamView to choose questions randomly from one or more question banks, choose the QuickTest Wizard command to create a new test.  Then, follow the step-by-step instructions to (1) enter a test title, (2) choose the question bank(s) from which to select questions, and (3) identify how many questions you want on the test. The QuickTest Wizard will automatically create a new test and display it on the screen. You can print the test as is, remove questions, add new questions, or edit any question.

If you want to create a new test on your own, choose the option to create a new test. Enter a test title and then identify a question bank using the Question Bank command in the Select menu. You may then add questions to the test by using one or more of the following question selection options: Randomly, From a List, While Viewing, By Criteria, or All Questions.

After you create a test, you can customize the appearance of the test by changing the order of the questions, editing test instructions, specifying the font and style for selected test elements, and choosing whether to leave space for students to write their answers directly on the test. The customizing changes you make to the questions will not change the original question bank; your changes are made only to the copy of the questions on the test you just created.

When you have finished creating your test, you can print it and/or save it. To print a test, you may choose how many copies of the test you want, whether you want all the copies to be the same, and whether you want to scramble the questions and the multiple choice options. If you scramble the questions, ExamView will print a custom answer sheet for each variation of the test.


Clear Selections
To clear (remove) questions from a test:

1	Click the Select menu and choose the Clear Selections command.

2	Select Entire Test or the bank title for those questions to delete.

    The program updates the question information in the lower portion of the window as you make your selection.  There you can see the number of questions in each question type.  The first number represents how many questions in the test are taken from the selected question bank.  The second number shows how many questions of that type are on the entire test.

3	Click Clear to delete the questions.

4	Repeat Steps 2 and 3 if there are additional questions you want to delete.

5	Click Done when you are finished.

Important:  When you clear (remove) questions from a test, you are not removing questions from the original question banks.  However, if you created any new questions for the test or edited any questions, these questions and changes are permanently deleted.

Tip: If you want to delete one or two questions, the best way is to highlight those questions (one at a time) and click the Delete button.  To delete all questions of the same type (e.g., multiple choice), highlight the question type header and click Delete.


Select a Question Bank
To select a question bank while building a test:

1	Click [image] or choose Question Bank from the Select menu.

2	Select a question bank from which to choose questions.

     If no question banks appear in the list, double-click a folder (if necessary) to display a list of question banks.  Each question bank is stored in its own separate folder (e.g., ...\banks\science, ...\banks\math, etc.)

3	(Optional) Click Info to display information about the highlighted question bank.

4	Click OK.

     If you assigned a password to the question bank, you will be prompted to enter the password before you can begin to select questions.

5	Choose specific questions from the question bank using several different selection options.

6	Select another question bank and choose additional questions.  Repeat the process as often as you need to create your test.

Tip: Use the QuickTest Wizard if you want to randomly choose questions from several different banks at once.  Then, you can individually open specific question bank files and choose additional questions while viewing the test.

Note: Click the Folder button to switch to a different location on another drive or on your network.


Create a New Test and Selecting Questions
To create a new test from scratch and select questions:

1	Click [image] or choose New Test from the File menu.

     If you just started the program or switched to the Test Builder, you can choose Create a New Test from the Startup menu.

2	Enter the test title (e.g., Chapter 1, Midterm, Section 1 Quiz, etc.).

3	Select a question bank from which to select questions for the new test.

    When you choose to create a new test, ExamView automatically takes you to the Select Question Bank window.

4	Add up to 250 questions per test using any of the five question selection options.

5	Click the Select menu and choose Question Bank.  Choose a different question bank file from which to select additional questions.  For example, you could create a unit exam by selecting questions from several chapter question banks.

6	(Optional)  Edit any of the questions you added to the test, or create a new question from scratch.

7	(Optional)  Customize the appearance of the test.

8	Save the test.

9	Print the test. You can choose to print one or more versions of a test.  If you print more than one version, you can also choose to scramble the questions and multiple choice options for each version of the test.

Tip: With ExamView, you can create a new test from scratch as described above, or you can create a test using the QuickTest Wizard and then add additional questions to the test.


Open a Test
To open a test file:

1	Click [image] or choose Open Test from the File menu.

    If you just started the program or switched to the Test Builder, choose Open an existing test from the Startup menu.

2	If necessary, identify the folder that contains the test file that you want to open.  If the file is located on a different drive or on a network, choose the corresponding drive.

3	Double-click the test file you want to open.

 	     If you assigned a password to the test, you will be prompted to enter the password before you can continue.

Notes:

•	All tests use a .tst file extension.

•	You can automatically open test files from previous versions of the ExamView program.  However, once you save a test using the new version, you cannot open that file with an older version.  It is recommended that you use a different file name.


Edit/Create Questions on a Test
To edit a question on a test:

1	Identify (highlight) the question in the test window.

2	Click the Edit button located at the bottom of the test window, or double-click the question to display an editing window.

3	Edit the question, change the answer, update the narrative, and/or modify the question information (objectives, difficulty code, reference, topic, or notes).  See the Entering/Editing Questions help topic for more detailed instructions.

4	Click the Record button to accept all of the changes you made to the question.  The program applies the changes only to the copy on the test.  The original question in the question bank is not updated.

Tip: Use the Question Bank Editor to permanently change a question or to add a new question for use on other tests.

To delete a question from a test:

1	Highlight the question to delete.

2	Click the Delete button located at the bottom of the test window.

3	Confirm that you want to remove the question from the test.

Important: Removing a question you selected from a question bank does not affect the original question.  However, the program permanently deletes any new question you created and/or a question you edited.

Tip: Use the Clear Selections command to quickly delete all questions or to remove questions you selected from a particular question bank.  To remove an entire question type, select the desired type and click the Delete button.

To create a new question:

1	Click the New button located at the bottom of the test window or press CTRL+N.

2	If prompted, specify the type of question (e.g., true/false, multiple choice, etc.) to create.

3	Enter the new question, answer, and information (optional).  See the Entering/Editing Questions help topic for more detailed instructions.

4	Record the new question.

     ExamView adds the new question to the current test only.


Customize the Appearance of a Test

ExamView gives you the power and flexibility to customize the appearance of the tests you create.  You can change instructions, provide space for students to write their answers on a test, and select a different font/style for various test elements.

To learn more about customizing a test, choose one of the following topics:

Test Layout/Style Options

Headers/Footers

Instructions

Set Instruction Language


Test Layout/Style Options
To change the layout for the current test:

1	Click the Test menu and choose Layout to go directly to the Layout tab in the Preferences dialog box.

2	Set the layout options.

Show on Answer Key

Select which items you want to appear in the answer key section of the test.

Begin Each Section...

Choose this option to format a test so that a section (question type) will start on a new page if the entire section does not fit on the current page.

Show Answer Lines...

Choose this option to show answer lines on a test for questions with open-ended responses (e.g., problem, essay, short answer, etc.).  You must also enable the corresponding Leave Answer Space for options.

Extra Space Between Questions...

Identify how much space to leave between questions (0 pt. to 36 pt.).

Multiple Choice

Indicate whether you want the program to format multiple choice questions using the predefined column layout or without columns to conserve paper.

Important: You can also adjust the column layout while viewing a test that includes at least one multiple choice question.  Press CTRL+M at the visual test screen to access this option.  This option also lets you reduce the number of choices for all of the multiple choice questions at one time.  It’s a great feature to create tests for special needs students.

Leave Answer Space for

Select which question types should include space for a student to write his/her answers directly on the test.  For objective questions, such as true/false and multiple choice, an answer space appears before each question number (e.g., ____ 1.).  For open-ended response questions such as essay or short answer, space appears below the question.

Question Numbering

Set the question numbering option--continuous or by question type.

3	Click the Style tab if you want to change any of the test fonts, answer style, or number style.

Test Fonts

Click the Set button next to the item to change. Modify the font, font style, size, and color as desired.

Answer Choice Style

Choose the style for multiple choice and matching answer options.

Number Style

Select the question and answer number style.

 4	Click OK to apply the settings to the current test.

Note: Some of the layout options (e.g., conserve paper) do not apply to online tests.

Tips: If you want to change the layout and style settings for all tests, save and then close the current test.  Pull down the Edit menu, choose Preferences, and click the Layout or Style tab.  Customize the layout as desired and click OK to record the layout/style settings.  ExamView will use these settings for all new tests.  Changes are not applied to any existing tests you have already created, only to new tests.


Headers/Footers
To change the headers/footers for a test:

1	Click the Test menu and choose Headers or Footers.

2	Choose to edit the first page or subsequent pages header/footer.

3	Enter the new header or footer.

    You can use the word processing features (styles, fonts, tabs) in the headers/footers as needed.

4	To insert a page number, page count, version ID, or the current date, choose the command from the Insert menu.  Or, click the corresponding button in the entry window.

     When you print multiple versions of the same test, ExamView automatically increments the version ID for each test.  You can use this code to match a test to the corresponding answer key.

5	Click Record to apply the changes you made.

Tip: If you want to change the headers/footers for all new tests, close the current test before following the instructions given here.  Changes are not applied to any existing tests you have already created, only to new tests.


Instructions
To change the instructions for a test:

1	Click the Test menu and choose Instructions.

2	Choose the question type (e.g., true/false, multiple choice, etc.) that you want to update.  Each question type has its own instructions.

3	Enter the new instructions.

     You can use all of the word processing features (styles, fonts, tabs, etc.) except for tables.

4	Click Record to apply the changes you made.

Tip: If you want to change the instructions for all new tests, close the current test before you follow the steps given here.  Changes are not applied to any existing tests you have already created, only to new tests.


Reorder Questions on a Test
To reorder the questions on a test:

1	Click [image] or choose Reorder from the Question menu.

2	Click on an item (individual question, question type group, or narrative group) and hold down the mouse button while you drag the item to the new location in the list.  Or, press CTRL+UP ARROW/DOWN ARROW to move the highlighted question.

Rules:

-	You can move a question only within the same question type.

-	To move an entire question type group (e.g., multiple choice), click on the question type title and drag it to the desired location.  You can move a group only to certain places in the list.  The insertion bar appears as a thick line to indicate where you may move the question group.

-	Questions attached to a narrative can be moved only within the same narrative group.

-	A question not a part of a narrative group cannot be moved into that group. Likewise, you cannot move a question linked to a narrative outside of the group.

-	Matching questions can be moved only within the same matching group.

3	Repeat Step 2 for each item you want to move.

4	Click OK to update the current test.

Tip:  You can use the Scramble option if you want to randomly arrange the questions on a test.


Scramble Question Order on a Test
To scramble the questions on a test:

1	Choose Scramble from the Question menu.

     The Scramble option is different from the Reorder command in that the Reorder command lets you move questions one at a time or in a group.  And, you can move them exactly where you want the questions to appear.  With the Scramble option, the program randomly rearranges the questions.  If you prefer, you can automatically generate different versions when you print a test.

2	Choose at least one of the scramble options: sections, choices, or questions.

3	You may assign a new test ID (A-Z) each time you scramble the questions.

4	Click OK to scramble the current test.

Note:  This option permanently changes the question order on a test.


Print a Test
To print a test:

1	Click [image] or choose Print from the File menu.

2	Specify the number of test variations to print (1-25).

3	Choose to scramble sections, questions and/or multiple choice answer choices.

4	Indicate whether or not you want to print an answer strip.

5	Click OK to confirm your responses.

6	In the Print dialog box, choose to print the entire test or selected pages and then click OK to print the test.

Note: You cannot print selected pages if you chose to print an answer strip or multiple versions of a test.


Translate a Test
To translate a test

1	Save the current test.

2	Click the Test menu and choose the Translate Test to (language) command.

     When you choose to "translate" a test, ExamView automatically builds a new test using an alternate language question bank.  The software does not actually translate a test.  It simply finds and selects the matching questions from the alternate question bank(s).

     Important:  The Translate Test command appears in the menu only if the publisher-prepared banks include banks for multiple languages (e.g., English and Spanish).  See the notes below before using this feature.

3	If necessary, you may have to identify the location of the question bank file(s).

Notes:

•	For best results, do not edit any questions or add new ones to the publisher-supplied question banks.  If, for example, you edit a question in an English question bank, the equivalent question in the Spanish bank is not updated.  This same rule applies for new questions you add to a question bank.

•	Any changes you make to questions on a test or new questions you add will not be reflected in a "translated" test.  If you edit a question on a test, it is necessary to make the same edits once the "translated" test appears.

•	If you want to add your own questions, create a completely new question bank.  When you build a test that includes your own questions, the program will not be able to "translate" those questions.  ExamView will display a message letting you know if it could not "translate" some of the questions.  You can then manually add those questions to the test.

•	If you accidentally change a question bank, it may be best to re-install the software and the question banks.  You may need to delete any question bank files you changed for the installer to correctly update the question bank files.

•	Once installed, do not change the folder names for the question banks as the program may not be able to locate the alternate language files.


Assign a Password to a Test
To assign a password to a test:

1	Choose Test Password from the Edit menu.

2	Enter a password and click OK.

3	Re-enter the password and click OK to confirm the password.

     Important:  Be sure to write your password on a piece of paper and store it in a safe place.  You will not be able to open the test without the password.

Note: The program will prompt you to enter a password when you open a test.

To remove an existing password:

1	Choose Test Password from the Edit menu.

2	Delete the password and click OK.


Save Your Work
To save a test:

1	Click [image] or choose Save from the File menu.

     If you already saved the file, the program will automatically save the current test with the same file name to the same location.

2	Enter a name for the test (with a .tst extension) if this is the first time that you have chosen to save the test.

3	Identify the folder where you want to save the test.   If you want to save the file on a different drive or on a network, choose the location.

4	Click the OK button to save the test.

To save a test with a different file name or to a new location:

1	Click the File menu and choose the Save As command.

2	Enter a new file name with a .tst extension.

3	Identify the folder where you want to save the test.   If you want to save the file on a different drive or on a network, choose the location.

4	Click the OK button to save the test.

Note: You can automatically open test files from previous versions of the ExamView program.  However, once you save a test using the new version, you cannot open that file with an older version.  It is recommended that you use a different file name.


Export a Test
To export a test:

1	Click the File menu and choose the Export command.

2	Specify an export file type:

Rich Text Format (.rtf)

WebCT (.zip)

Blackboard (.zip)

ExamView Question Bank (.bnk) or XML (.xml)

3	Enter a new file name.

4	(Optional) Select a folder to identify the location where you want to save the file.   If you want to save the file on a different drive or on a network, choose that location.

5	Click the Save button to export the test.

6	If you selected the WebCT or Blackboard file type (or another supported format), complete the required fields to continue the export process.  (See the note below for more details.)

Tip:  You can copy an entire test using the Copy Test command in the Edit menu.  Then, you can paste the test into a word processor.

Notes:

•	The Rich Text Format (.rtf) provides an easy way to export to a program such as a word processor.  Depending on the application you use to import an RTF file, some of the formatting options may not be supported.  For example, WordPad does not accommodate tables, borders, shading, etc.

•	The export option supports both the WebCT and Blackboard (Bb) formats.  When you export a test using either of these formats, the program formats the questions and images and then compresses them into one .zip file that you can import into your course management system.

•	You can export a test to a question bank format.  By exporting a test to a question bank format, you can then include those questions on another test.

•	Use the eXtensible Markup Language (.xml) file type to export a test in a format that can be easily imported as a test using any version of ExamView (Windows or Macintosh).  Exporting to XML is an excellent format for sharing questions with others.   With XML, you preserve all of the test data including preference settings, narratives, question information, and links.

•	To merge several question banks into one question bank, build a test using all of the questions from the desired banks.  Then, export the test as a question bank.

To import a test into ExamView from an XML format:

1	Click the File menu and choose the Import command.

2	Select an .xml test file to import.

3	Click the Open button to import the test.

Notes:

•	You can use this feature to import only a test that is formatted with the XML format.  For example, you can import a test exported using ExamView (Windows or Macintosh).

•	If there are errors in the .xml file, a message appears to identify the location and nature of the error.  You must edit the file, correct the error, and save the file to disk.  Then, repeat the steps to import the file.  The XML specification requires that the file include specific tags and content in a particular format.


Set Test Version
To set the version for a test:

1	Choose Version from the Test menu.

2	Specify the version (A-Z).

3	Click OK to confirm your selection

Note: You can manually set the test version ID (the code that appears in the test header) if you create different versions of the same test yourself.  The version (or ID) lets you easily match a specific test to an answer key.  If you prefer, you can automatically create multiple versions of a test when you print it.


Find/Replace in a Test or Question Bank
To find text in a test or question bank:

1	Click [image] or choose Find from the Edit menu.

2	Enter the text you want to locate.

3	Identify which parts of the test or question bank (e.g., entire document, questions, answers, etc.) you want to search.

4	Set the search options.

      If you want to find text that exactly matches the case of your search text, click Match case.  Click Find whole words only to locate only complete words.  When this option is not selected, the program will find all occurrences of a word, even partial words.  For example, searching for "the" will find "the," "there," and "them."  Choose From current item to have the program start searching from the current question.

5	Click Find to begin the search.

6	To find the next occurrence of the same word or phrase, choose Find Again or press F3.

7	When you locate the question or item you want, double-click the item to edit it.

Notes: (1) Choosing Find or Replace while viewing a test or question bank is different from the find/replace commands available while entering a question.  When you enter a question, the find/replace command searches only that question.  (2) The program does not search in the answer fields for multiple choice, true/false, yes/no, and matching questions.  (3)  When the search option is set to Entire Test, the program looks only in the questions and answers; not the bank title, headers/footers, or instructions.

To replace text in a test or question bank:

1	Click [image] or choose Replace from the Edit menu.

2	Enter the text you want to find.

3	Identify which parts of the test or question bank (e.g., entire document, questions, answers, etc.) you want to search.

4 	Type the replacement text.

5	Set the search options.

     If you want to find text that exactly matches the case of your search text, click Match case.  Click Find whole words only to locate only complete words.  When this option is not selected, the program will find all occurrences of a word, even partial words.  For example, searching for "the" will find "the," "there," and "them."  Choose From current item to have the program start searching from the currently selected (highlighted) item.  If you don't want the program to confirm each replacement, turn off the Prompt to replace option.

6	Click Replace to replace only the first occurrence.  Click Replace All if you want the program to replace all occurrences of the text.

Important: The Undo command is not available after you make changes using the Replace command in a test or a question bank.

Related Topic:  Replace Font


Replace Font
To replace a font in a test or question bank:

1	Choose Replace Font from the Edit menu.

    The Replace Font command is a very powerful feature, in that, you can quickly change the font for all elements in a document.  For example, you could replace all fonts in a test with a larger font.  Or, you could use a font such as Tahoma instead of the default Times New Roman font.

2	Select the font you want to replace.  If you want to replace all fonts with a new font, choose All Fonts.

3	Select the size of the font you want to replace.  To replace all fonts regardless of their size, leave the Size box empty.

4	Set the replacement font and size.

5	Click Replace All.

Important: The Undo command is not available after you make changes using the Replace Font command.  You can, however, use the command again to replace the new font with the original font.

Tips:

•	To leave the size of a font unchanged, do not enter a replacement size value.

•	To keep the same font and change only its size, leave the Replace with box set to same font.  Set the font size to be replaced and select the replacement font size.  The factory default font for questions is typically Times New Roman, 11 point.


Test Title
To enter/edit a test title:

1	Click the Edit menu and choose the Test Title command.

   If you just chose to create a new test, the Test Title dialog box automatically appears.

2	Enter or edit the test title.

3	Click OK.

Tip: As a shortcut, double-click the test title in the test window to change the title.  You can use the Preferences (Style) command to change the appearance (font, size, and style) of the test title.


Test Summary

When you choose the Summary command, the program displays information about the questions included on the test.  In the top portion of the summary window, a list shows which question banks you selected questions from.  The lower portion of the window shows the number of questions for each question type (e.g., multiple choice   11/15).  The first number represents how many questions in the test are taken from the highlighted question bank.  The second number shows how many questions of that type are on the entire test.

To display a test summary:

1	Click the Test menu and choose Summary.

2	Select Entire Test or a specific bank title.

3	Click OK when you are finished reviewing the summary information.


Question Bank Editor Startup Options

If you switch to the Question Bank Editor from the Test Builder or set the preferences to automatically start the Question Bank Editor, the program will display the ExamView Question Bank Editor Startup menu.

 Use the Question Bank Editor to create a new question bank

Select this option if you want to create a new question bank from scratch.  You can add up to 250 questions of varying types, such as multiple choice, true/false, essay, completion, etc.

 Use the Question Bank Editor to open an existing question bank

Choose this option to edit/add questions to a publisher-supplied question bank or a question bank that you created.  Open the desired question bank file and then choose the Question Bank Editor commands to edit questions, add new questions, or delete questions from the bank.


Question Bank Editor Basics

The Question Bank Editor will empower you to edit questions in an existing publisher-supplied question bank or to create new question banks.  Always use the Question Bank Editor if you want to change a question permanently in an existing question bank.

You may edit questions in a question bank or add new questions by using the built-in word processor.  The word processor includes many features commonly found in commercially available word processing applications.  These features include the following: fonts, styles, tables, paragraph formatting, ruler controls, tabs, indents, and justification.

A question bank may include up to 250 questions in a variety of formats including multiple choice, true/false, modified true/false, completion, yes/no, matching, problem, essay, short answer, case, and numeric response.  You can assign a difficulty code, reference, topic, and two objectives to each question.


Create a New Question Bank
To create a new question bank from scratch:

1	Click [image] or choose New Question Bank from the File menu.

     If you just started the program or switched to the Question Bank Editor, you can choose Create a New Question Bank from the Startup menu.

2	Enter the question bank title and subtitle (optional).

3	Enter the new questions into the bank.

    You can add up to 250 questions per question bank using some or all of the available question types (e.g., true/false, multiple choice, short answer, etc.).

4	(Optional)  Change the layout of the question bank.

5	Save the question bank to disk.

6	Print the question bank.

Tip: With ExamView, you can use the Preferences (Editing) options to set the default multiple choice format (number of choice and columns) and the default matching format (choices, questions, and columns).


Open a Question Bank
To open a question bank file:

1	Click [image] or choose Open Question Bank from the File menu.

    If you just started the program or switched to the Question Bank Editor, choose Open an existing question bank from the Startup menu.

2	If necessary, select the folder that contains the question bank (.bnk) file that you want to open.  If the file is located on a different drive or on a network, choose that location.

3	Double-click the question bank file you want to open.

      If you assigned a password to the question bank, you will be prompted to enter the password before you can continue.

Note: You can automatically open question bank files from previous versions of the ExamView program.  However, once you save a question bank using the new version, you cannot open that file with an older version.  It is recommended that you use a different file name.


Create/Edit Questions in a Question Bank
To create a new question in a question bank:

1	While working in the Question Bank Editor, click the New button located at the bottom of the question bank window or press CTRL+N.

2	Specify the type of question (e.g., true/false, multiple choice, etc.) to create.

3	Enter the new question, answer, and information (optional).  See the Entering/Editing Questions help topic for more detailed instructions.

4	Record the new question.

To edit a question in a question bank:

1	Identify (highlight) the question on the test that you want to edit.

2	Click the Edit button located at the bottom of the question bank window, or double-click the question to display an editing window.

3	Edit the question, change the answer, update the narrative, and/or modify the question information (objectives, difficulty code, reference, topic, or notes).  See the Entering/Editing Questions help topic for more detailed instructions.

4	Click the Record button to accept all of the changes you made to the question.

To delete a question from a question bank:

1	Highlight the question to delete.

     To remove an entire question type, select the desired question type.

2	Click the Delete button located at the bottom of the question bank window.

3	Confirm that you want to remove the question.

Warning:  Deleting a question permanently removes the question.  You cannot undo this action.


Customize the Layout of a Question Bank
To change the layout using the Question Bank Editor:

1	Click the Edit menu and choose Preferences.  Click the Layout tab to view the current settings.

2	Set the layout options.

Show

Select which items you want to appear with each question.

Begin Each Section...

Choose this option to format a question bank so that a section (question type) will start on a new page if the entire section does not fit on the current page.

Multiple Choice

Indicate whether you want the program to display multiple choice questions using the predefined column layout or to conserve paper by not using columns.

3	Click the Style tab if you want to change any of the question bank fonts, answer style, or number style.

Question Bank Fonts

Click the Set button next to each item to change it.  Modify the font, font style, size, and color as desired.

Answer Choice Style

Choose the style for multiple choice and matching answer options.

Number Style

Select the question number style.

4	Click OK.

Tip: If you want to change the layout and style settings for all new question banks, save and close the current question bank.  Then, click the Edit menu, choose Preferences, and click the Layout or Style tab.  Customize the layout as desired and click OK to record the settings for all new question banks.  Changes are not applied to any existing question banks.


Reorder Questions in a Question Bank
To reorder the questions in a question bank:

1	Click [image] or choose Reorder from the Question menu to reorder a question bank.

2	Click on an item (individual question, question type group, or narrative group) and hold down the mouse button while you drag the item to the new location in the list.  Or, press CTRL+UP ARROW/DOWN ARROW to move the highlighted question.

Rules:

-	You can move a question only within the same question type.

-	To move an entire question type group (e.g., multiple choice), click on the question type title and drag it to the desired location.  You can move a group only to certain places in the list.  The insertion bar appears as a thick line to indicate where you may move the question group.

-	Questions attached to a narrative can be moved only within the same narrative group.

-	A question not a part of a narrative group cannot be moved into that group. Likewise, you cannot move a question linked to a narrative outside of the group.

-	Matching questions can be moved only within the same matching group.

3	Repeat Step 2 for each item you want to move.

4	Click OK to update the current question bank.


Print a Question Bank
To print a question bank:

1	Click [image] or choose Print from the File menu.

2	In the Print dialog box, choose to print the entire question bank or selected pages.

3	Click OK to print the question bank.


Save a Question Bank File
To save a question bank:

1	Click [image] or choose Save from the File menu.

     If you already saved the file, the program will automatically save the current question bank with the same file name to the same location.

2	Enter a name for the question bank (with a .bnk extension) if this is the first time that you have chosen to save it.

3	Identify the folder where you want to save the question bank.   If you want to save the file on a different drive or on a network, choose that location.

4	Click the OK button to save the question bank.

To save a question bank with a different file name or to a new location:

1	Click the File menu and choose the Save As command.

2	(Optional) Enter a new file name (with a .bnk extension).

3	Identify the folder where you want to save the question bank.   If you want to save the file on a different drive or on a network, choose that location.

4	Click the OK button to save the question bank.

Note: You can automatically open question bank files from previous versions of the ExamView program.  However, once you save a question bank using the new version, you cannot open that file with an older version.  It is recommended that you use a different file name.


Password-protect a Question Bank
To assign a password to a question bank file:

1	Choose Question Bank Password from the Edit menu.

2	Enter a password and click OK.

3	Re-enter the password and click OK to confirm the password.

     Important:  Be sure to write your password on a piece of paper and store it in a safe place.  You will not be able to open the question bank or build a test using this bank without the password.

Note: The program will prompt you to enter a password when you open a question bank or when you create a test using a password-protected question bank.

To remove an existing password:

1	Choose Question Bank Password from the Edit menu.

2	Delete the password and click OK.


Export/Import Questions
To export questions from ExamView:

1	Click the File menu and choose the Export command.

2	Specify the file type:

Rich Text Format (.rtf)

WebCT (.zip)

Blackboard (.zip)

ExamView XML (.xml)

3	Enter a new file name.

4	(Optional) Select a folder to identify the location where you want to save the file.   If you want to save the file on a different drive or on a network, choose that location.

5	Click the OK button to export the question bank.

6	If you selected the WebCT or Blackboard file type (or another supported format), complete the required fields to continue the export process.  (See the note below for more details.)

Tip:  You can copy an entire question bank using the Copy Bank command in the Edit menu.  Then, you can paste the question bank into a word processor.  Also, visit the ExamView website (www.examview.com) for tools to export question banks to other formats.

Notes:

•	The Rich Text Format (.rtf) provides an easy way to export to a program such as a word processor.  Depending on the application you use to import an RTF file, some of the formatting options may not be supported.  For example, WordPad does not accommodate tables, borders, shading, etc.

•	The export option supports both the WebCT and Blackboard (Bb) formats.  When you export a test using either of these formats, the program formats the questions and images and then compresses them into one .zip file that you can import into your course management system.

•	Use the eXtensible Markup Language (.xml) file type to export a question bank in a format that can be easily imported using any version of ExamView (Windows or Macintosh).  With XML, you preserve all of the question bank data including preference settings, narratives, question information, and links.

To import questions into ExamView from an XML format:

1	Click the File menu and choose the Import command.

2	Select an .xml file to import.

3	Click the Open button to import the question bank.

Notes:

•	See the next topic for help on importing questions from other sources.

•	If there are errors in the .xml file, a message appears to identify the location and nature of the error.  You must edit the file, correct the error, and save the file to disk.  Then, repeat the steps to import the file.  The XML specification requires that the file include specific tags and content in a particular format.


Import Questions into ExamView
To import questions from other sources into the Question Bank Editor:

Visit the ExamView website (www.examview.com) for tools to import question from other formats.


Question Bank Title
To enter/edit a question bank title:

1	Click the Edit menu and choose the Question Bank Title command.

   If you just chose to create a new question bank, the entry window automatically appears.  The question bank title appears in the list of banks when you use the QuickTest Wizard or when you choose a question bank from which to select questions for a test.

2	Enter or edit the question bank title.

3	(Optional) Enter or edit the subtitle.

4	Click OK.

Tip: As a shortcut, double-click the question bank title in the main window to edit this information.  You can use the Preferences (Style) command to change the appearance (font, size, and style) of the question bank title.


Preferences

The Test Builder and Question Bank Editor modules share the same General and Editing preferences including the password, registration information, and startup options.  Changes to any of these settings apply to both modules.  The Layout and Style settings, on the other hand, apply only to the question bank or test.

To change the preferences:

1	Close the current test/question bank if you want to change the layout/style preference settings for all new tests/question banks.  Otherwise, leave the document open.

2	Click the Edit menu and choose Preferences.

3	Set the preference options.  (See a description of the preference settings presented below.)

4	Click OK to record the settings.

      If a test or question bank is open when you change either the layout or style settings, the program applies the new settings only to the open document.  If no test/question bank is open, the new settings will apply to any new tests/question banks you create.

GENERAL

Registration Information

The information shown here reflects what you entered when you first installed the program.  You can change any of the information if it is not correct.

Default Question Bank Path

ExamView uses this path as the default location when you choose to open or save a question bank file.

Default Test Path

The default test path is the location where the program initially looks when you open or save a test file.

Password

Enter a password here if you want to prevent unauthorized access to the ExamView program.

On Startup Show

Change this preference setting to control the startup options.  You can, for example, choose to automatically go to the QuickTest Wizard every time you start the program.

EDITING

On New Question

When Specify type is selected, the program always asks you which type of question to create after you click the New button in the Test Builder/Question Bank Editor window.  If you set the Use most recent type option, the program automatically takes you to a question entry screen based on the last (most recent) question you created.

 	AutoFormat

When Replace straight quotes with smart quotes is on, the program automatically uses smart quotes as you enter/edit a question.

Multiple Choice

You can set three different options that are in effect when you edit/create multiple choice questions.  Enable the Tab between question stem and question choices if you want the TAB key to move between the question stem and the choices.  When this option is on, you must press CTRL+TAB to insert a tab character in the question stem.

     You can also set the default number of choices (2-5) and the default number of columns (1-5) that the program will use when you choose to create a new multiple choice question.  You can override these settings for each question as needed.

     Tip:  While viewing a test, you can globally change the column layout for multiple choice questions.  Press CTRL+M to display a window to set the number of columns.

Matching

Use the matching preferences to set the default number of choices/questions (2-26) and the default number of columns for the choices (1 or 2).  ExamView uses these settings when you create a new matching group.  You can change the number of columns, choices, or questions while entering/editing a group.

LAYOUT (Test Builder)

Show

Select which items (answer, difficulty code, etc.) you want to appear in the answer key section of the test.

Begin Each Section...

Choose this option to format a test so that a section (question type) will start on a new page if the entire section does not fit on the current page.

Extra Space Between Questions...

Identify how much space to leave between questions (0 pt. to 36 pt.).

Multiple Choice

Indicate whether you want the program to format multiple choice questions by using the predefined column layout or by not using columns to conserve paper.

Leave Answer Space for

Select which question types should include space for a student to write his/her answers directly on the test.

Question Numbering

Set the question numbering option--continuous or by question type.

LAYOUT (Question Bank Editor)

Show

Select which items (answer, difficulty code, etc.) you want to appear with each question.

Begin Each Section...

Choose this option to format a question bank so that a section (question type) will start on a new page if the entire section does not fit on the current page.

Multiple Choice

Indicate whether you want the program to display multiple choice questions by using the predefined column layout or by not using columns to conserve paper.

STYLE (Test Builder/Question Bank Editor)

Test/Question Bank Fonts

Click the Set button next to an item to change it. Modify the font, font style, size, and color as desired.

     Note: The Section title font is used for the question type (e.g., multiple choice, matching, etc.) headings in the Question Bank Editor and for the question type headings on a test answer key.

Answer Choice Style

Choose the style for multiple choice and matching answer options.

Number Style

Select the question number style.


Troubleshooting Tips

If you experience problems using ExamView, refer to the list of troubleshooting tips listed below.  The tips include frequently asked questions along with helpful hints to solve your problem.  If you don't find a solution to your problem, contact the software support center listed in the accompanying user's guide.  Contact the publisher or company who provided you the software.

Before calling for assistance, please record the exact steps that cause the problem.  If there are any error messages, write down the exact wording.  Also, be prepared to provide the product title, part number/ISBN (if any), and the operating system version.

ExamView--Test Builder/Question Bank Editor

No question banks appear in the QuickTest Wizard or Question Bank Selection list.

After choosing either the QuickTest Wizard or the Select Question Bank command, click the Browse (folder) button and identify the folder that contains the question bank files.

The question banks for your text should be installed in their own folder inside another folder called banks.  Both of these folders are located in the program folder (e.g., c:\examview\banks\science or c:\examview\banks\history).  The question bank folder name is usually based on the textbook title, author's name, or subject area.  (Question bank files have a .bnk extension.)

When importing a test (exported from ExamView as an RTF file) into a word processor, the formatting is not exactly as it appeared in ExamView.

There are several different versions of the RTF specification.  The files exported by ExamView are optimized to be imported by Microsoft Word 6.0 (or a more recent version).  After you import a file, you can change the format as needed using the features of the host application.

Copying/pasting between certain question types (i.e., multiple choice, matching) does not seem to work properly.

You cannot use the standard Copy/Paste commands to copy the question stem and choices from one multiple choice question and paste them into another multiple choice question.  ExamView uses a special table format for the choices. This is also true for matching questions.

See the Multiple Choice or Matching topic for tips on copying text.  Or, you can use the Duplicate command in the Question menu to make a copy of a matching or multiple choice question.

Changes made in the preferences are not applied to new tests or question banks.

If you have a test open, the changes you make to the preferences are applied only to the current test.  If you want to make a preference change for all new tests, close the current test and then change the preferences.  If you are working in the Question Bank Editor, close the current question bank before you make any preferences changes.

The formatting or layout of a question does not seem appropriate.

Choose to edit the question.  If the ruler is not displayed, turn it on.  Then, click in the paragraph you want to check.  Look at the ruler to see if there are any extra tab characters or the indent is set improperly.  Make adjustments to the ruler layout as needed.

With a table on the first line of a question, there does not seem to be a way to insert text before the table.

If you have a table on the first line of a question, move the insertion point with the arrow keys to the beginning of the first cell in the table.  Then, press the ENTER key to insert a blank line before the table.

Rebuilding a test requires extra time to display.

If you are running ExamView on a computer that meets only the minimum requirements  (486, 8MB memory), you may experience delays when building larger tests (tests with 100 or more questions; or tests containing numerous pictures).  Upgrading to 16Mb (or more) memory will help speed the test building process.

The page number does not show in the footer.

Some printers have a smaller printable area than what is standard.  In these cases, the page number may print off the bottom edge of the printable area.  You can change the footer (first page and subsequent pages) to adjust for this problem.  Choose to edit the footer and then enter a carriage return after the page number placeholder.  If this does not work, try two carriage returns after the page number.

An indent or tab cannot be set to 0 (zero).

If you paste text from another application, ExamView may use the indent and tab positions from the source copy.  If you try to adjust a tab or an indent using the ruler command, you may not be able to set it to the exact position desired since ExamView allows you to move tabs/indents in 1/8-inch increments only.  If this occurs, use the Tabs and/or Paragraph options to make the necessary adjustments.  Using these options, you can change the tab/indent settings in 1/16-inch increments.

What steps are necessary to remove the ExamView program?

When you installed ExamView, the installation program copied all of the files into a one main folder (e.g., c:\examview).  It also created several other subfolders (e.g., c:\examview\banks, c:\examview\banks\math, and c:\examview\tests) in the main folder.  No other programs are installed except that the preferences, evpro.prf, and custom dictionary, examview.tlx, files are stored in the Windows folder.  Use the Find Files & Folders option to locate these files.

Windows 95/98: Choose Settings from the Start menu and then click the TaskBar option. Then, click the Start Menu Programs tab and click the Remove button.  Delete the ExamView entry to remove it from the Start menu.  Use Windows Explorer to remove the main ExamView folder and its contents.

A picture does not look good on the screen--the colors are not correct.

Pictures come in many different formats--black and white, 16-colors, 256-colors, and millions of colors.  If your monitor is set to display images in 256-colors and you insert a picture with millions of colors, the program may not be able to show the image correctly.  For best results and the smallest file sizes, you should use 256-colors images or black and white pictures.  If you double-click a picture, the window will show you the format and memory size.

Pictures do not print properly.

For Windows 95/98 users, check the printer setup.  While running ExamView, choose Printer Setup from the File menu.  Click the Options button to display the printer's properties window.  Click the Graphics tab.  Check the resolution and other settings.  Try restoring the default settings.  Apply your changes and then print a test to see if pictures print properly.

ExamView Player

A student accidentally quit a test and cannot retake it.

Choose to clear the test results for that student so that he/she can take the test again.  If you want all of your students to be able to take a test multiple times, choose the Class Roster option and enable the option to allow students to repeat a test.

Multimedia objects (movies, animations, or audio) do not play.

For Windows 95/98 users, make sure that the multimedia object is registered.  For example, .wav, .mpg, and .avi file types should be linked to (or associated with) the Multimedia Player.  To check to see if a file type is registered, use the Windows Explorer to locate the multimedia file.  Then, double-click the file name.  Windows should automatically launch the application needed to play the multimedia object.  If it does not, choose to associate the file type with the necessary application.

     ExamView does not store the multimedia objects as part of the test file.  You must copy these objects to the same folder as the online test or let your students know where they can find these items (e.g., CD-ROM or DVD drive).

The program indicates that it does not have write access to the test file.

If the test file is stored on a network server, your students must have full (read/write) access to that folder so that the player can record the test scores in the test file.  Make sure that you do not have the file open in the Test Builder.

Internet Testing

When you load a test using a browser, the pictures do not appear.

When you post a test to a server, you must copy the .htm file along with all of the other files in the accompanying file folder (e.g., chapter1.htm and chapter1_files) to your web server.  Do not combine the .htm file and its folder in one location.  See the sample server directory structure below.  All of these files must be in the same relative path on the server as the .htm file.  Also, make sure that you did not change the case of the file names for the .jpg and .gif files.  By default, the test/study guide is looking for these files as lowercase file names.  For some operating systems this is not important, but for others it can cause problems.

     Make sure that your students did not turn off images in the browser.  You must have this feature enabled to properly view an Internet test generated by ExamView.

The browser displays an error when a student submits their results for an Internet test.

A student must have an active connection to the Internet so that he/she can submit the test results.  The browser requires an active connection for the browser to email you the student's results.

The test or study guide is not formatted properly in the browser window.

Students must use a browser with support for cascading style sheets level 1 (CSS1) and JavaScript.  However, if you create a question with special formatting (e.g, numerous tab stops, indents, etc.) the browser may not be capable of showing some of these more complicated layouts.  For example, you should use a table instead of tabs since CSS1 does not support tab positioning.


Installing Multiple Question Banks

When you install ExamView, the setup program automatically creates a unique folder for the question bank files.  By default, the setup program copies the program files to a folder called examview and then it creates a subfolder called banks.  All of the question banks files are then copied to another folder inside the banks folder.  The setup program automatically assigns a unique folder name (e.g., science4, math1, acctg, etc.) based on the textbook title or subject.  If you install multiple question banks to the examview folder, the setup program will create a unique folder for each bank.


Switch between the Test Builder and Question Bank Editor
To switch between the Test Builder and the Question Bank Editor:

The Test Builder and the Question Bank Editor are separate parts (or modules) of the ExamView program.  You can easily switch from one part to another by following the steps listed below.

1	Save the current test or question bank.

2	On the File menu, click Switch to...

3	Choose to open or create a new test/question bank.


Enter/Edit Narratives
To create a new narrative:

1	Choose Narratives from the Question menu to enter a narrative.  If you are entering/editing a question, click the Narrative button at the bottom of the entry window.

2	Click New.

3	Type the narrative text, enter a table, or insert a picture.  Use the word processor commands as needed to enter the narrative.

4	Enter a unique name for the narrative in the Narrative name box.

     ExamView uses the narrative name to determine if any other questions already on the test use the same narrative.  If the narrative is already included, only the new question will be added to the test.  If the narrative is not included, both the new question and the narrative are added.

5	Click Record.

6	Click Done when you finish.

Note: If you change or add a narrative on a test, the changes are not made to the original question bank.  To permanently change a narrative use the Question Bank Editor. You may create up to 100 narratives per question bank.

To edit an existing narrative:

1	Choose Narratives from the Question menu.  If you are entering/editing a question, click the Narrative button at the bottom of the entry window.

2	Select one of the existing narratives from the list.

3	Click Edit.

4	Edit the narrative and/or change the narrative name.

5	Click Record.

6	Click Done when you finish.

To delete a narrative:

1	Choose Narratives from the Question menu.  If you are entering/editing a question, click the Narrative button at the bottom of the entry window.

2	Select one of the existing narratives from the list.

3	Click Delete to remove the narrative.

     If a narrative is attached to any questions, the program will remove the links from those questions when you delete the narrative.

4	Click Done when you finish.


Enter/Type Text
To enter text:

1	Position the cursor where you want text to appear.

2	Begin typing.

To replace text:

1	Select the text that you want to replace.

2	Begin typing.

Note: The ExamView program is always in insert mode when you enter a new question, edit an existing question, or type information in a text box.  That is, new characters appear at the location of the cursor as you type and existing text is pushed to the right.


Editing Commands and Shortcuts
Shortcut commands while editing/entering text:

Action	Press

delete one character to the left	BACKSPACE

delete one character to the right	DELETE

delete one word to the left	CTRL+BACKSPACE

begin a new paragraph	ENTER

insert a tab character in a table cell	CTRL+TAB

cut selected text or picture 	CTRL+X or CTRL+DELETE

copy selection to Clipboard	CTRL+C or CTRL+INSERT

paste Clipboard contents	CTRL+V or SHIFT+INSERT

undo last action	CTRL+Z or ALT+BACKSPACE

enter nonbreaking space	ALT+0160

special characters	ALT+0000

Shortcut commands to format text:

Action	Press

turn bold on/off	CTRL+B

turn italic on/off 	CTRL+I

turn underline on/off	CTRL+U

superscript on/off	CTRL+H

subscript on/off	CTRL+L

plain text	CTRL+T

Shortcut commands to enter foreign language characters:

Action	Press

à, è, ì, ò, ù 	CTRL+ ` (ACCENT GRAVE), the letter

À, È, Ì, Ò, Ù

á, é, í, ó, ú	CTRL+ ’ (APOSTROPHE), the letter

Á, É, Í, Ó, Ú

â, ê, î, ô, û	CTRL+SHIFT+ ^ (CARET), the letter

Â, Ê, Î, Ô, Û

ã, õ, ñ	CTRL+SHIFT+ ~ (TILDE), the letter

Ã, Õ, Ñ

ä, ë, ï, ö, ü, ÿ	CTRL+SHIFT+ : (COLON), the letter

Ä, Ë, Ï, Ö, Ü, Ÿ

å, Å	CTRL+SHIFT+ @, a or A

æ Æ	CTRL+ SHIFT+ &, a or A

œ, Œ	CTRL+ SHIFT+ &, o or O

ç Ç	CTRL+ , (COMMA), c or C

ð Ð	CTRL+ ’ (APOSTROPHE), d or D

ø Ø	CTRL+ /, o or O

¿	ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+ ?

¡	ALT+CTRL+SHIFT+ !

ß	CTRL+SHIFT+&, s

See Also: Inserting a Symbol


Navigate a Test or a Question Bank
To scroll a test/question bank using the mouse:

To	Do this...

Scroll up one line	Click the up arrow on the scroll bar.

Scroll down one line	 	Click the down arrow.

Scroll up one screen	Click above the scroll box.

Scroll down one screen	Click below the scroll box.

Scroll in a test/bank	 	Click on the scroll box and drag it up or down.

Scroll to the left    	 	Click on the left arrow.

Scroll to the right	 	Click on the right arrow.

To identify (select) an item on a test or in a question bank:

To highlight	Press

any item	Position the mouse pointer on an item displayed in a test or question bank (question, answer, narrative, title, or instruction) and click the primary mouse button once.

next item	DOWN ARROW

previous item	UP ARROW

first item	HOME

last item	END

item on next screen	PAGE DOWN

item on prev. screen	PAGE UP

Tip: To edit an item on a test or in a question bank, highlight (select) the item and then click the Edit button at the bottom of the window.  As a shortcut, you can double-click an item.


Select Text and Pictures
To select text or a picture using the mouse:

Item	Do this...

any text	Position the mouse pointer at the beginning of a text block and click and hold down the primary mouse button as you drag over the text you want to select.

graphic/picture	Click the graphic/picture to resize it, adjust the baseline or delete it.

word	Double-click the word.

paragraph	Position the mouse anywhere in the paragraph you want to select and click the mouse button quickly three times.

block of text	Click at the beginning of the text block, move the mouse pointer to the end of the text block, hold down the SHIFT key, and click the mouse button again.

To select text using the keyboard:

Position the cursor (insertion point) at the beginning of the text that you want to select.  Press the keys shown below to select text or to extend the selection area.

Text	Press

one character	SHIFT+LEFT/RIGHT ARROW

end of a word	SHIFT+CTRL+RIGHT ARROW

beginning of a word	SHIFT+CTRL+LEFT ARROW

end of line	SHIFT+END

beginning of line	SHIFT+HOME

down one line	SHIFT+DOWN ARROW

up one line	SHIFT+UP ARROW

down one screen	SHIFT+PAGE DOWN

up one screen	SHIFT+PAGE UP

all 	CTRL+A


Select Items in a Table
To select items in a table using the mouse:

Item	Do this...

any text	Position the mouse pointer at the beginning of a text block and click and hold down the mouse button as you drag over the text you want to select.

a cell	Click next to the left edge of a cell.

a column 	Position the mouse pointer just above the top of the column you want to select.  When the insertion point cursor changes to a down arrow cursor, click the mouse button once.

a row	Position the mouse pointer just left of the row you want to select.  When the insertion point cursor changes to an arrow cursor, click the mouse button once.

Or, move the cursor next to the left edge of any cell in the row and double-click.

entire table	Move the mouse point next to the left edge of any cell and triple-click.

multiple cells	Click next to the left edge of a cell and hold down the mouse button while you drag the mouse to select the desired cells.

multiple columns	Move the mouse pointer to just above the top of the first column. When the insertion point cursor changes to a down arrow cursor, hold down the mouse button and drag to select the desired columns.

multiple rows	Move the mouse pointer to the left of the first row, hold down the mouse button, and drag to select the desired rows.

To select items in a table using menu commands:

Item	Steps

a row 	Position the cursor (insertion point) anywhere in the row you want to select.  Choose Select Row from the Table menu.

a column 	Move the cursor to the column you want to select.  Choose Select Column from the Table menu.

entire table	Locate the cursor anywhere in the table you want to select.  From the Table menu, choose Select Table.


Navigate within a Question, Answer, or Narrative
To scroll a question, answer, or narrative using the mouse:

To	Do this...

Scroll up one line	Click the up arrow on the scroll bar.

Scroll down one line	 	Click the down arrow on the scroll bar.

Scroll up a screen	Click above the scroll box.

Scroll down a screen	Click below the scroll box.

Scroll in a document	 	Click on the scroll box and drag it up or down.

To move the insertion point using the keyboard:

To move	Press

one character	LEFT/RIGHT ARROW

end of a word	CTRL+RIGHT ARROW

beginning of a word	CTRL+LEFT ARROW

end of line	END

last line	CTRL+END

beginning of line	HOME

first line	CTRL+HOME

down one line	DOWN ARROW

up one line	UP ARROW

down one screen	PAGE DOWN

up one screen	PAGE UP

question	ALT+Q

answer	ALT+A


Zoom
To zoom a document:

1	Click [image] in the toolbar or choose Zoom from the View menu.

     You can adjust the size of the main document window by using the Zoom command.  ExamView lets you zoom a test or question bank document from 10 percent to 200 percent of its normal size.

2	Select the zoom percent.

     The Page Width option sets the zoom percentage so that the width of the document fits approximately within the size of the main window.  If you resize the window, ExamView automatically adjusts the zoom factor.  The Whole Page option shows an entire page.


Go To Question
To go to a question in a test or question bank:

1	Choose Go To from the Question menu.

2	Select the question type.

3	Enter the question number.

4	Click OK.


Duplicate Question
To copy an entire question:

1	Scroll through the test or question bank and identify (highlight) the question to copy.

2	Choose Duplicate from the Question menu.

     The program makes an exact copy of the highlighted question and inserts it as the last question in the corresponding question type section. This command copies the question, answer, and the question information (objective, difficulty code, etc.)  After making a duplicate copy, you can edit the question as needed.

Note: You can duplicate a single question in a matching group, but you cannot copy an entire group using the Duplicate Question command.  If you want to make a copy of an existing matching group, create a new matching group and then copy/paste from one group to another.


Question Selection Methods

ExamView provides five unique question selection options.  Use the method that works best for you--select questions randomly, choose them from a list, select questions on the screen while viewing, choose them by criteria, or choose all questions.

To learn more about selecting questions for a test, choose one of the following topics:

Select Randomly

Select from a List

Select While Viewing

Select by Criteria

Select All


Select Questions Randomly
To select questions randomly:

1	Select (open) a question bank from which to choose questions if a bank is not already open.

2	Click [image] or choose Randomly from the Select menu.

     Use the Randomly option if you want to quickly choose questions without regard to the content of the question.  For example, you could choose 20 multiple choice questions randomly and then use another method to select additional questions.

     A window with four columns appears--Already Selected shows the number of questions from the current bank that are already on the test, Number Remaining lets you know how many more you can select, Additional Selections includes space for you to select new questions, and Total shows the total for each question type from the current bank.

3	In the Additional Selections column, enter the number of new questions you want to select for each question type.

4	Click OK to select the new questions.


Select Questions from a List
To select questions from a list:

1	Select (open) a question bank from which to choose questions if a bank is not already open.

2	Click [image] or choose From a List in the Select menu.

     The From a List command is an easy way to select questions if you know which ones you want to select.  Using a question bank printout, you can scan through the questions ahead of time even if you don't have access to a computer.  Write down the question types and the question numbers.  Later, while working with the ExamView software, you can use the From a List command to select those questions you already identified.

     A window with three columns appears.  The first two columns show the question type and question number.  The last column changes depending on the current sort by setting.  For example, you can sort by: difficulty, reference, objective, keywords, miscellaneous, or topic. Note: The availability of a difficulty code, objectives, reference, or topic depends on each particular question bank.

3	Use the mouse to click on the check box next to each question you want to select.  Or, use the arrow keys to move to a question and then click Select or press the SPACE BAR.  Click a question again to deselect it.

4	Click OK to select the questions you identified.

Note: Using the question information option, you can mark questions not to be used on a test instead of deleting a particular question.  Question numbers will not appear in the list for those questions that you have marked not to be included on a test.


Select Questions While Viewing
To select questions while viewing:

1	Select (open) a question bank from which to choose questions if a bank is not already open.

2	Click [image] or choose While Viewing from the Select menu.

     The While Viewing command lets you view the questions on the screen and choose which ones you want to include on a test.  It's an easy way to preview questions before you add them to a test.  You can see the question and answer together, along with the difficulty code and objective (if available).

     When you choose this option, ExamView displays a window with all of the questions in the current bank.  A selection check box appears next to each question.  Check boxes also appear next to the bank title, each question type title, and each narrative.

3	Use the mouse to scroll through the question bank.  Click a check box to select an item.  Or, use the arrow keys to move through the items and then click Select or press the SPACE BAR.  Click an item check box again to deselect it.

-	Click the check box next to the bank title to select the entire test.  Then you can selectively deselect questions you don't want to include.

-	To choose all questions of a particular type (e.g., all multiple choice), click the check box next to that type.

-	If you want all questions that are linked to a narrative, select the narrative.

-	The check boxes next to bank titles, question types, and narratives have four states.

 	No questions in the group are selected

 	All questions in a group are selected

 	Some, not all of the questions in a group are selected

 	Can't be selected

4	Click OK to select the questions you identified.

Note: Questions that you marked not to be included on a test will appear with a disabled check box [image] so that you cannot select them.  To make the question available, edit the question using the Question Bank Editor and change the option in the question information.


Select Questions by Criteria
To select questions by criteria:

1	Select (open) a question bank from which to choose questions if a bank is not already open.

2	Click [image] or choose By Criteria from the Select menu.

     When you want to choose questions based on certain criteria, use the By Criteria command.  You could, for example, select all multiple choice questions that have "average" as the difficulty code.  Just enter the search criteria and ExamView tells you how many questions match that request.  Then select the number of questions you want to include on the test.

3	Set the question type or leave it set to Any.

4	Click [image] to select the search criteria from a list; or type the difficulty, reference, text objective, local (regional) objective, keyword, miscellaneous, and /or topic.

     After you enter the search criteria, ExamView shows you how many questions match the criteria from those available (not already selected) in the current bank.

5	Enter the number of questions you want the program to select.

6	Click Select.

     ExamView selects the number of questions you requested that match the criteria you entered and then it rebuilds the test in the background.

7	Repeat Steps 3-6 to select additional questions.

8	Click Done when you finish selecting questions by criteria.


Select All Questions
To select all questions from the current question bank:

1	Select (open) a question bank from which to choose questions if a bank is not already open.

2	Click [image] or choose All Questions from the Select menu.

3	When prompted, indicate if you want to add all of the remaining questions.


Enter/Edit Questions
Question Types

When you create a new question using ExamView, you can choose from any of the 12 different question types such as true/false, multiple choice, and short answer.

To learn more about entering/editing questions, choose one of the following topics:

True/False

Modified True/False

Multiple Choice

Yes/No

Numeric Response

Matching

Completion

Short Answer, Problem, Essay, Case, and Other

Note:  If you add/edit a question on a test, ExamView changes only that copy of the question included on the test.  To permanently change a question, use the Question Bank Editor.  The revised question(s) will be available for all new tests you create.

Related Topic:  Entering/Editing Narratives


True/False
To enter/edit a true-false question:

1	Highlight a question and click the Edit button to make changes to that question, or click the New button and choose to create a new true/false question.

2	Enter the question in the main Question entry area.  Use the word processor commands to enter/edit the question.

3	Click the Answer box to select the correct answer.

4	(Optional)  Enter an answer explanation in the Rationale area.

5	(Optional)  Click the Info button and then enter the question information.

6	(Optional)  Click the Narrative box to link an existing narrative to the question.  To enter/edit a narrative, click the Narrative button.

7	Click Record to save the question.  Click Close if you don't want to record any changes you made.

Note: You should limit the size of a question to one page or less.


Modified True/False
To enter/edit a modified true-false question:

 1	Highlight a question and click the Edit button to make changes to that question, or click the New button and choose to create a new modified true/false question.

2	Enter the question in the main Question entry area.  Use the word processor commands to enter/edit the question.

     When you enter a modified true/false question, be sure to identify the word or phrase that needs to be identified.  Also, provide an underscore for the student to write on.  For example, notice that the word "three"  is italic and underlined.

ExamView allows for three question types.

_______________

ANS: F, twelve

3	Click the Answer box to select the correct answer.

4	If the answer if false, switch to the Answer area (press ALT+A or click in it) and enter the correct response.

5	(Optional)  Click the Info button and then enter the question information.

6	(Optional)  Click the Narrative box to link a narrative to the question.  To enter/edit a narrative, click the Narrative button.

7	Click Record to save the question.  Click Close if you don't want to record any changes you made.

Tip:  Click View and choose Show Ruler to display a ruler while entering a question.  You can also change the space shown for the Question and Answer entry areas.  Position the mouse pointer on the border between the two entry areas.  When the mouse pointer changes to a resize cursor, drag the border to change the size as desired.

Notes:

•	You should limit the size of a question to one page or less.

•	For online tests, modified true/false questions can be scored only if there is one word/phrase to enter.


Multiple Choice
To enter/edit a multiple choice question:

1	Highlight a question and click the Edit button to make changes to that question, or click the New button and choose to create a new multiple choice question.

2	If necessary, click the Choices box to change the number of choices available, and click the Columns box to set the number of columns (optional).

3	Enter the question stem in the main Question entry area.  Use the word processor commands to enter/edit the question.

4	Click in the table and enter the answer choices.  Depending on the preference setting, you can press TAB to move from the question stem to the choices.

5	Click the Answer box to select the answer.

6	Click the Scramble box and set the option accordingly if your answer choices include any of the following:  All of the above, None of the above, or Both A and B.  Since ExamView gives you the option to scramble answer choices when you print a test, you need to identify any choices that should not be moved.

7	(Optional)  Enter an answer explanation in the Rationale area.

8	(Optional)  Click the Info button and then enter the question information.

9	(Optional)  Click the Narrative box to link a narrative to the question.  To enter/edit a narrative, click the Narrative button.

10	Click Record to save the question.  Click Close if you don't want to record any changes you made.

Tip: If you copied a multiple choice question (including the question stem and choices) from another source, you can press F7 (instead of CTRL+V) to use the Smart Paste feature.  ExamView will automatically format the question when it pastes the text into the entry area.  For example, copy a multiple choice question and its choices from a word processing document.  Choose to create a new multiple choice question and press F7.   The program will paste the question stem text and then automatically paste each choice into the corresponding table cell.

Notes:

•	You should limit the size of a question to one page or less.

•	The default number of choices and columns is set using the Preferences command.

•	The program does not allow you to resize the answer choice table, delete a row/column in the table, or enter text after the choices.

•	To insert a tab character in a cell, press CTRL+TAB.

•	You can insert a picture, such as an equation or another image, in a question or in a cell by using the Insert, Picture command.  For best results, use only small images in table cells.

•	If you reduce the number of choices, the program will make sure that the correct answer is moved (if necessary) to one of the remaining choices.

•	You can also adjust the column layout while viewing a test that includes at least one multiple choice question.  Press CTRL+M at the visual test screen to access this option.  This option also lets you reduce the number of choices for all of the multiple choice questions at one time.  It’s a great feature to create tests for special needs students.


Yes/No
To enter/edit a yes-no question:

1	Highlight a question and click the Edit button to make changes to that question, or click the New button and choose to create a new yes/no question.

2	Enter the question in the main Question entry area.  Use the word processor commands to enter/edit the question.

3	Click the Answer box to select the correct answer.

4	(Optional)  Enter an answer explanation in the Rationale area.

5	(Optional)  Click the Info button and then enter the question information.

6	(Optional)  Click the Narrative box to link a narrative to the question.  To enter/edit a narrative, click the Narrative button.

7	Click Record to save the question.  Click Close if you don't want to record any changes you made.

Note: You should limit the size of a question to one page or less.


Numeric Response
To enter/edit a numeric response question:

1	Highlight a question and click the Edit button to make changes to that question, or click the New button and choose to create a new numeric response question.

2	Enter the question in the main Question entry area.  Use the word processor commands to enter/edit the question.

3	Switch to the Answer area (press ALT+A or click in it) and enter the correct response.  If you plan to use Internet or LAN-based online testing, limit the answer to numeric values only including the digits 0-9, comma, period, and negative sign (e.g., 1,200, 12.5, -37.4, $1000, etc.).

4	(Optional)  Click the Info button and then enter the question information.

5	(Optional)  Click the Narrative box to link a narrative to the question.  To enter/edit a narrative, click the Narrative button.

6	Click Record to save the question.  Click Close if you don't want to record any changes you made.

Tip: The numeric response question type is best suited for questions for which the answer is a number.  Use the problem question type when students must show their work.

Notes:

•	You should limit the size of a question to one page or less.

•	For online tests, numeric responses questions can be scored only if there is one correct response and it is limited to symbols and digits (e.g., $5,100.00 or 3.1456).


Matching
To enter/edit matching questions:

1	Highlight a question and click the Edit button to make changes to that question, or click the New button and choose to create a new matching group.

2	Click the Questions box to set the number of questions (1-26) in the matching group.

3	(Optional)  Set the number of columns (1 or 2) for the matching choices.

4	Click the Choices box to indicate the number of choices (None or a-z).

5	Enter an instruction line in the main Matching entry area above the table, if appropriate.  For example, enter Match each correct item with the statement below.

6	Enter the choices in the corresponding fields.  If you want to use a picture instead of text choices, make sure that the number of choices is set to None. Then use the Insert, Picture command to insert a picture.

7	Enter the answers and questions.

8	(Optional)  Click the Info button and then enter the question information.

9	Click Record to save the matching group.  Click Close if you don't want to record any changes you made.

Tips:

•	If you copied a set of matching choices or a group of questions from another source, you can press F7 (instead of CTRL+V) to use the Smart Paste feature.  ExamView will automatically format the text when it pastes the text into a new question.  For example, copy a set of choices from a word processing document.  Choose to create a new matching question, position the cursor in the choices window, and press F7.   The program will paste each choice into the corresponding table cell.

•	Click View and choose Show Ruler to display a ruler.  You can also change the space shown for the Question and Answer entry areas.  Position the mouse pointer on the border between the two entry areas.  When the mouse pointer changes to a resize cursor, drag the border to change the size as desired.

Notes:

•	The default number of questions, choices, and columns is set using the Preferences command.

•	The number of choices does not have to equal the number of questions.

•	The program does not allow you to resize the question/answer choice tables or delete a row/column in either of these tables except by using the Choices/Questions boxes.

•	In the Question/Answer entry area, you can enter text only in the cells (fields) provided except for an instruction line above the choices.

•	To insert a tab character in a cell, press CTRL+TAB.

•	You can insert a picture in a cell by using the Insert, Picture command.


Completion
To enter/edit a completion question:

1	Highlight a question and click the Edit button to make changes to that question, or click the New button and choose to create a new completion question.

2	Enter the question in the main Question entry area.  Use the word processor commands to enter/edit the question.

     You need to manually enter the answer space for the student to write his/her answer.  Make the underline space large enough to accommodate the answer (e.g., The ________________ is an excellent tool.).

3	Switch to the Answer area (press ALT+A or click in it) and enter the correct response.

4	(Optional)  Click the Info button and then enter the question information.

5	(Optional)  Click the Narrative box to link a narrative to the question.  To enter/edit a narrative, click the Narrative button.

6	Click Record to save the question.  Click Close if you don't want to record any changes you made.

Tip:  Click View and choose Show Ruler to display a ruler.  You can also change the space shown for the Matching choices and Question entry areas.  Position the mouse pointer on the border between the two entry areas.  When the mouse pointer changes to a resize cursor, drag the border to change the size as desired.

Notes:

•	You should limit the size of a question to one page or less.

•	You can enter alternative answers for completion questions.  For example, enter mouse and trackball on separate lines in the Answer section.  For online tests, the program will accept either response as correct.

•	If you create a completion question with more than one write-on line, you will not be able to use that question in an online test.  For an online test, completion questions are limited to one input field per question.


Short Answer, Problem, Essay, Case, and Other
To enter/edit a short answer, problem, essay, case, or other question:

1	Highlight a question and click the Edit button to make changes to that question, or click the New button and choose to create a new question.

2	Enter the question in the main Question entry area.  Use the word processor commands to enter/edit the question.

3	Switch to the Answer area (press ALT+A or click in it) and enter the correct response.

4	(Optional)  Click the Info button and then enter the question information.

5	(Optional)  Click the Narrative box to link a narrative to the question.  To enter/edit a narrative, click the Narrative button.

6	Click Record to save the question.  Click Close if you don't want to record any changes you made.

Tip:  Click View and choose Show Ruler to display a ruler.  You can also change the space shown for the Question and Answer entry areas.  Position the mouse pointer on the border between the two entry areas.  When the mouse pointer changes to a resize cursor, drag the border to change the size as desired.

Note: You should limit the size of a question to one page or less.  Answers should also be limited to a page or less.


Word Processor Commands

ExamView includes a full-featured word processor that is available when you enter/edit questions.  The formatting options include fonts, styles, tables, justification, borders/shading, tabs, and many others.

To learn more about the word processor commands, choose one of the following topics:

Undo, Cut, Copy, Paste...

Find/Replace

Ruler, Toolbar, and Codes

Insert a Picture

Insert a Symbol

Insert a Hyperlink

Insert an Equation

Formatting Commands

Tables


Undo, Cut, Copy, Paste...
To undo typing or the most recent command:

1	Click [image] or press CTRL+Z.

     If the last command cannot be undone, the button will be disabled and the Edit menu will show Can't Undo.

2	Click the Undo button again to revert back to the original if you accidentally selected the Undo command.

To cut (remove) text/pictures:

1	Select the text/picture or the row/column you want to remove.

2	Click [image] or press CTRL+X to remove the text/picture.  ExamView cuts the text/picture and places it on the Clipboard.

3	To remove text or a picture from a question without placing it on the Clipboard, choose Clear from the Edit menu.

To copy text/pictures:

1	Select the text/picture or the row/column you want copy.

2	Click [image] or press CTRL+C to place a copy of the text/picture on the Clipboard.

     Once you copy text or a picture, you can paste it into the same question, another question, or a different application.  For example, you can use a paint program to create an image, copy it, and then paste it into a question.

Tip: If you want to copy an entire question (except for matching groups), use the Duplicate command in the Question menu.

To paste text/pictures:

1	Position the cursor where you want to insert the text, picture, column, or row.

2	Click [image] or press CTRL+V to paste the contents of the Clipboard into the current question.

     When you paste a picture, it acts like a text character.  You can center a picture using the paragraph alignment options, type a tab to move the picture, or delete it with the DELETE or BACKSPACE key.

Tip: If you copied a multiple choice question, a set of matching choices, or a group of matching questions, you can press F7 (instead of CTRL+V) to use the Smart Paste feature.  ExamView will automatically format the text when it pastes the text into a new question.  For example, copy a multiple choice question and its choices from a word processing document.  Choose to create a new multiple choice question and press F7.   The program will paste the question stem text and then automatically paste each choice into the corresponding table cell.


Find/Replace in a Question
To find text in a question:

1	Click [image] or choose Find (CTRL+F ) from the Edit menu.

2	Enter the text you want to locate and set the search options.

     If you want to find text that exactly matches the case of your search text, click Match case.  Click Find whole words only to locate only complete words.  When this option is not selected, the program will find all occurrences of a word, even partial words.  For example, searching for "the" will find "the," "there," and "them."  Choose From cursor to have the program start searching from the location of the cursor.  When this option is off, ExamView always starts searching from the beginning of the question.

3	Click Find to begin the search.

4	To find the next occurrence of the same word or phrase, choose Find Again or press F3.

To replace text in a question:

1	Click [image] or choose Replace (CTRL+R ) from the Edit menu.

2	Enter the text you want to find and the replacement text.

3	Set the search options.

     If you want to find text that exactly matches the case of your search text, click Match case.  Click Find whole words only to locate only complete words.  When this option is not selected, the program will find all occurrences of a word, even partial words.  For example, searching for "the" will find "the," "there," and "them."  Choose From cursor to have the program start searching from the location of the cursor.  If you don't want the program to confirm each replacement, turn off the Prompt to replace option.

4	Click Replace to replace only the first occurrence.  Click Replace All if you want the program to find/replace all occurrences of the text.


Word Processor Ruler, Toolbar, and Codes
To use the ruler:

1	Click Show Ruler from the View menu to display the ruler.  Select Hide Ruler to put it away.

2	All ruler settings apply to paragraphs.  Any formatting changes you make using the ruler apply to the current paragraph.  If you want to format more than one paragraph at a time, select those paragraphs before making the ruler changes.

3	Follow these steps to format a question/answer.

-	Set a tab by clicking on the ruler where you want to insert the new tab.  To set the tab type, click the corresponding tab (left, right, center, or decimal) button on the toolbar before clicking on the ruler.

-	To remove a tab, click on it and drag it off the ruler.

-	To move a tab, drag it to its new location.

-	Set an indent by moving the top or bottom left indent indicator.  Move the bottom part to set a hanging indent.

-	Change the left indent by dragging both the top and bottom indent indicators.  To drag both at the same time, hold down the ALT key while you drag the lower indent indicator.

-	Adjust the right indent by dragging the right indicator.

To use the word processor toolbar:

1	Click Show Toolbar from the View menu to display the toolbar.  Select Hide Toolbar to put it away.  You do not need the toolbar when editing, but it is often a faster way to format a question.

2	You can use the toolbar to perform many different functions described below.

-	Click the Undo, Cut, Copy, and Paste button as you enter/edit a question.

-	Click the Font and Size boxes to format text.

-	Set the current text selection to bold, italic, and/or underline by clicking the corresponding toolbar buttons.  If no text is selected, clicking these buttons turns the style on or off.

-	Click the desired tab (left, center, right, or decimal) button to set the current default tab style.  The tab style determines the tab type for any new tab you create by clicking on the ruler.

To show/hide codes

Click Show Codes from the View menu to display tab and paragraph codes in a question.  Select Hide Codes to turn them off.  These codes can be helpful when entering or editing a question.  The codes do not appear when you print a question bank or a test.


Insert a Picture
To insert a picture from a file:

1	Position the cursor at the location where you want to insert the picture.

2	Choose Picture from the Insert menu.

3	The default picture type is bitmap (.bmp).  Click the List files of type box and choose the type of picture files you want to insert. The program supports the following formats:  bitmap (.bmp), jpeg (.jpg), TIFF (.tif), and Macintosh PICT (.pct).

4	Change the folder to locate the picture file you want to open.  If the file is located on a different drive or on a network, identify the location of the file.

5	Double-click the file you want to open.

   The program inserts the picture at the current cursor location.

6	After you insert a picture, you can resize it or set the baseline.

     With ExamView, you cannot move an image in a question by clicking and dragging it.  If you need to move an image, click on it, cut the picture, and paste it at the new location.

Tip: Another way to insert a picture is to copy an image from another application (such as Paint) and paste it into a question or answer.  If you have an image file that is not supported by ExamView, try opening it in another program.  Then, copy and paste it into a question.


Insert a Symbol
To insert a symbol or special character (math symbol, bullet, etc.):

1	Choose Symbol from the Insert menu.  Make sure that All characters appears in the Subset box.

2	Click the Font box and choose Symbol.  Double-click any symbol to insert it into the question.

3	Click the Special Characters tab.  Double-click any special character to insert it into the question.

To insert a foreign character:

1	Choose Symbol from the Insert menu.

2	Click the Font box and choose (normal text).

3	Click the Subset box and choose a language (Spanish, French, or German).  ExamView highlights those characters that are unique to the selected language.

4	Double-click any character to insert it into the question.

Tip:

Notice the shortcut key (CTRL+`  e)  and keystroke (e.g., ALT+0233) information that appears when you highlight a character or symbol.  While entering a question, you can use either method to enter that character.  Some characters only support the ALT method.

- To enter an é, hold down the CTRL key and press the ` key.  Release those keys and then press the letter e.  The accented character will appear.

- Alternatively, you can insert a character by holding down the ALT key and typing the four-digit code using the numeric keypad.


Insert a Hyperlink
To insert a hyperlink:

1	Position the cursor at the location in the question where you want to insert the hyperlink.

     You can use a hyperlink in an Internet test to link to another Web page (URL), a document, a movie, etc.  The link can be to your site or to any other site on the Internet.

2	Choose Hyperlink from the Insert menu.

3	Enter the text you want to appear in the question.

4	Specify the URL (uniform resource locator) address (e.g., www.servername.com/webpage.html).

5	Set the display color and identify whether the browser should open the link in a new window.

6	Click OK to complete the process.

Note:  You can specify a link to another website (e.g., http://www.examview.com/sample.htm) or you can link to a file on your local area network (e.g., file:///U|/media/movie.mpg).


Formatting Commands

The word processor includes numerous options that you can use when you enter a question.  You can change a font, apply new paragraph formatting, insert tabs, add borders and shading, and resize a picture.

To learn more about the formatting commands, choose one of the following topics:

Font

Paragraph

Tabs

Borders and Shading

Picture

Hyperlink

Equation

Copy/Apply Ruler

Copy/Apply Style


Font
To change the font (font name, style, color, etc.):

1	Select the text you want to change, or position the cursor at the location where you want to apply the font change.

2	Choose Font from the Format menu.

3	Set the font attributes.

     A text font includes the font name (Times New Roman, Courier, ...), font style (regular, italic, and bold), size, underline, color, and effects (strikethru, superscript, and subscript).  Use the Font command to change any or all of these text attributes.

4	Click OK to apply the formatting changes.

Tip: For many of the font attributes, there are shortcuts you can use.  For example, press CTRL+B to turn on/off the bold font style.  Or, choose the font name and size using the toolbar.


Paragraph
To change the format of a paragraph:

1	Position the cursor in the paragraph to format.  If you want to apply a formatting change to more than one paragraph, select the paragraphs or the rows/columns/cells in a table that you want to change.

2	Choose Paragraph from the Format menu.

3	Set the paragraph format.

Indentation:

The indentation settings let you adjust the indent (in inches) from the left and right margins. To set a hanging indent, click the Special box and choose Hanging.  Then, set the size of the indent.  You can also use this feature to create a first line indent.

Spacing:

Use the spacing options to control the spacing before and after a paragraph.  Set the spacing in points (72 points equal 1 inch).  You can also set the line spacing within a paragraph--single, 1.5, double, and 2.5.

Alignment:

You can select any of the following alignment options--left, center, right, full.

4	Click OK to apply the formatting changes.

Tip:  For some of the paragraph settings, you can use the ruler and toolbar to make a change. For example, click an Alignment button to change from left justification to center justification.  Or, drag the indent controls to set a hanging indent.


Tabs
To insert a new tab:

1	Position the cursor in the paragraph in which you want to add a new tab.  If you want to insert a tab in more than one paragraph, select the paragraphs to change.

2	Choose Tabs from the Format menu.

3	Enter the tab position (in inches) from the left margin, or use the spin controls to set the tab stop.

     Valid tab stops start at 0.00" and continue in 1/16 inch increments (0.00", .0625", .125", .1875", .25", ... 5.75").

4	(Optional)  Change the alignment to left, center, right, or decimal.

5	(Optional)  Select the leader type.

6	Click Set to insert the new tab.

7	Enter another tab or click OK when you finish.

Tip:  You can use your mouse to set, move, and delete tabs on the ruler.  (See Ruler, Toolbar, and Codes for more information.)

To change a tab setting:

1	Position the cursor in the paragraph(s) that includes the tab stop you want to change.

2	Choose Tabs from the Format menu.

3	In the tab stop position list, select the tab stop to change.

4	(Optional)  Change the alignment to left, center, right, or decimal.

5	(Optional)  Change the leader type.

6	Click Set to apply the changes to the tab stop.

7	Edit another tab setting or click OK when you finish.

To delete a tab:

1	Position the cursor in the paragraph(s) that includes the tab stop you want to delete.

2	Choose Tabs from the Format menu.

3	In the tab stop position list, select the tab stop to delete.

4	Click Clear to remove the tab.

5	Click Clear All to delete all of the tab stops.

6	Click OK when you finish.


Borders and Shading
To change the borders and shading for a paragraph:

1	Position the cursor in the paragraph to format.  If you want to apply a formatting change to more than one paragraph, select the paragraphs you want to change.

2	Choose Borders and Shading from the Format menu.

     You can format text using a variety of borders and shading.  As with other formatting commands, these settings apply to the current paragraph(s) only.  To apply borders and shading to a table, see the Tables Borders and Shading topic.

3	Click the Borders tab.

4	Choose the line style and thickness.

5	Click the Color box and choose a color if you want a color other than black.

6	In the Borders box, click Box to apply the border to all four sides.  Or, click in the preview area to apply the border to selected sides.  To remove a border from a side, click it again.  You can apply different style borders to each side.

7	Click the Shading tab.

8	Choose the desired fill pattern.

9	Choose the background and foreground colors.

10	Click OK to apply the borders and shading settings.

Notes:

•	If multiple, consecutive paragraphs have the same border style, you can click the "middle" border to set the border to be used between paragraphs.

•	If there are existing borders, you can use the "eye dropper" tool to set the border style.  Move the pointer to the Border preview area.  Hold down the CTRL key (the cursor changes to an eye dropper) and click on an existing border to select that style and color.


Picture
To adjust a picture:

1	Click the picture you want to change.  A border with handles (small squares) appears around the image.

2	Choose Format Picture from the Format menu.

3	Enable the Lock aspect ratio check box if you want the program to automatically adjust the image in proportion to a change in either width or height.

4	Set the scaling or the width/height to change the size of an image.

5	Set the baseline.

6	Click OK to apply the picture format changes.

Tip:  You can also use the mouse to directly adjust the size of an image or set its baseline as described below.

Action	Do this...

resize image	Click a picture to select it.  Then, drag one of the handles (small boxes) on a side to adjust the width/height without maintaining the aspect ratio.

To resize an image while maintaining its aspect ratio (proportions), drag any of the handles on the corners.

set baseline	Click on the baseline (dotted line) or, if the baseline is at the bottom of an image, click to the left or right of the handle.  The cursor will change as shown in the example.  Drag the baseline to its new position.


Hyperlink
To format (edit) a hyperlink:

1	Click the hyperlink you want to change.

2	Choose Format Hyperlink from the Format menu.

3	Edit the hyperlink properties.

4	Click the OK button to record the hyperlink.

Note:  You can specify a link to another website (e.g., http://www.examview.com/sample.htm) or you can link to a file on your local area network (e.g., file:///U|/media/movie.mpg).


Copy/Apply Ruler
To copy and apply ruler settings:

1	Position the cursor anywhere in a paragraph from which you want to copy its ruler settings.

     Copying a ruler copies these settings: tabs, indents, alignment, borders, spacing, and shading.

2	Choose Copy Ruler from the Format menu.

3	Select one or more paragraphs you want to format using the ruler settings you just copied.

4	Choose Apply Ruler from the Format menu.


Copy/Apply Style
To copy and apply style settings:

1	Position the cursor anywhere in a text block from which you want to copy its style(s).

     Copying a style copies these settings: font, size, and style (bold, underline, color, etc.)  If you just want to change some text to bold, it's easier to click the Bold toolbar button.  However, it can be faster to copy and apply styles when the text you want to format uses multiple formatting options.

2	Choose Copy Style from the Format menu.

3	Select the text you want to format using the settings you just copied.

4	Choose Apply Style from the Format menu.


Tables

Using ExamView, you can insert a table in a question, change the width of a column, and apply borders and shading to a table.

To learn more about the table commands, choose one of the following topics:

Insert Table

Insert Rows/Columns

Delete Cells/Rows/Columns

Merge Cells

Split Cells

Table Format

Borders and Shading

Cell Height and Width

Align Columns

Split Table

Convert Text to Table/Table to Text

Table Properties

Related Topic:  Selecting Items in a Table


Insert Table
To insert a new table:

1	Position the cursor where you want to insert the new table.  Note: You cannot insert a table within an existing table.

2	Choose Insert Table from the Table menu.

3	Enter the number of columns and rows.

4	Select the cell width.  Choose Automatic if you want the program to automatically assign the cell widths, or manually enter the cell width in inches.

5	Click Format to select a preformatted table layout.

6	Click OK to insert the new table.

Tips:

•	To delete a table, click in it.  Then choose Select Table and press DELETE.

•	If you created a table on the first line of a question, you can insert a blank line before the table.  Click in the first row.  Then, choose Split Table from the Table menu.

•	If you have a table on the first line of a question, move the insertion point with the arrow keys to the beginning of the first cell in the table.  Then, press ENTER to insert a blank line before the table.


Insert Rows/Columns
To insert new rows or columns into an existing table:

1	Select one or more rows, columns, or cells.  The number of rows, columns, or cells that the program inserts depends on how many items you have selected.  For example, if you have three rows selected, ExamView will insert three new rows.

2	Choose Insert Rows, Insert Columns, or Insert Cells from the Table menu.  If you choose to insert a new row, the program inserts the new row(s) above the selected row.  When you insert new columns or cells, the program inserts them to the left of the selected item.

Notes:

•	You cannot change the layout, insert new rows/columns, or make any other changes to the preformatted multiple choice and matching tables.

•	The menu command changes from Insert Rows to Insert Columns to Insert Cells depending on whether you have a row, column, or cell selected.


Table Format
To format an existing table:

1	Position the insertion point cursor anywhere within the table.

2	Choose Table Format from the Format menu.

3	Select one of the predefined table layouts from the Formats list.

4	(Optional) Change the formatting options in the Formats to Apply box.

     These options let you customize the predefined format.  For example, you can turn off the borders or shading leaving all of the other formats as is.

5	(Optional) Set the special formats options.

     You can selectively apply the format settings to the first row, first column, last row, and last column.

6	Click OK.

To format a new table:

1	Click Format in the Insert Table window while you are creating a new table.

2	Select one of the predefined table layouts from the Formats list.

3	(Optional) Change the formatting options in the Formats to Apply box.

     These options let you customize the predefined format.  For example, you can turn off the borders or shading leaving all of the other formats as is.

4	(Optional) Set the special formats options.

     You can selectively apply the format settings to the first row, first column, last row, and last column.

5	Click OK.

6	Continue the steps to create the new table.


Delete Cells/Rows/Columns
To delete a cell, row, or column:

1	Select one or more cells, rows, or columns.

2	Choose Delete Cells, Delete Rows, or Delete Columns from the Table menu to delete the selected items.

Notes:

•	You cannot change the layout, delete rows/columns, or make any other changes to the preformatted multiple choice and matching tables.

•	While working with a table, you can delete (or remove) cells, rows, and columns.  The corresponding menu command may show Delete Cells, Delete Rows, or Delete Columns depending on what items you have selected.


Merge Cells
To merge (combine) cells in a table:

1	Select two or more adjacent cells.  You can join cells that are in the same row or cells that are in the same column.

2	Choose Merge Cells from the Table menu to combine the selected cells.

     The Merge Cells command lets you combine one or more cells in the same row or column to form one new cell.  For example, you might want to join all the cells in the top row.

Note:  You cannot change the layout, join cells, or make any other changes to the preformatted multiple choice and matching tables.


Split Cells
To split cells in a table:

1	Select one or more adjacent cells.

2	Choose Split Cells from the Table menu to divide one cell into two or more cells.

3	If you selected two or more cells, click Merge cells before splitting to combine the selected cells before splitting the cell into columns. If you selected cells that span multiple table rows, you can enter the number of rows as well.

4	Enter the number of columns for the new cell.

5	Click OK.

Note:  You cannot change the layout, split cells, or make any other changes to the preformatted multiple choice and matching tables.


Borders and Shading (Tables)
To apply borders and shading to tables:

1	Select the cells, rows, or columns you want to format.

      To apply the borders and shading to an entire table, you can select the entire table or simply position the insertion point cursor inside the table without a selecting any rows, columns, or cells.

2	Choose Borders and Shading from the Table menu.

3	Click the Borders tab.

4	Choose the line style and thickness.

5	Click the Color box and choose a color if you want a color other than black.

6	In the Borders box, click Box to apply the border to all four sides.  Or, click in the preview area to apply the border to selected sides.  To remove a border from a side, click it again.  You can apply different style borders to each side.

7	Click the Shading tab.

8	Choose the desired fill pattern.

9	Choose the background and foreground colors.

10	Click OK to apply the borders and shading settings.

Notes:

•	If multiple, consecutive cells have the same border style, you can click the "middle" border to set the border to be used between cells.

•	If there are existing borders, you can use the "eye dropper" tool to set the border style.  Move the pointer to the Border preview area.  Hold down the CTRL key (the cursor changes to an eye dropper) and click on an existing border to select that style and color.


Cell Height and Width
To set the cell height/width using the menu command:

1	Select a column or row if you want to change a specific column or row height/width.  If you simply place the cursor inside a table, the default column and row is 1.

2	Choose Cell Height and Width from the Table menu.

3	To adjust the column width:

-  Click the Column tab.

-  Enter the cell width for column 1 (in inches) if you need to adjust this cell.

-  Click Next Column to change to the next column and then set the cell width.

-  If you want the program to automatically adjust all cells in a table to fit within the margins, click the Autofit button.  When you click this button, the program recalculates the width of each column.

4	To adjust the row height:

-  Click the Row tab.

-  Choose a row height option: auto, at least, or exactly.

-  If you choose at least or exactly, enter a row height in points (72 pts = 1 inch).

-  Select the text alignment option.

-  Click Next Row to change to the next row and then set the cell height.

5	Click OK.

Tip:  With ExamView (as with other word processors), it is possible to create a table where some columns go past the right margin.  In these instances, you can't use the mouse to adjust the cell width.  You can use the Cell Height and Width command to set the cell width for those cells you can't access with the mouse.

To set the cell width using the mouse:

1	Select a cell if you want to change the width for that cell only.  To set the cell width for all cells in a column, select the column or make sure that no individual cells are selected.

2	Position the mouse pointer on either the left or right cell border.  When the pointer changes to a resize cursor hold down the mouse button to drag the border to the new location.  Alternatively, you can drag the cell column indicators shown on the ruler.

Resizing one cell using gridlines:

Resizing a column using gridlines:

Resizing a column using ruler controls:

To set the row height using the mouse:

1	Position the mouse pointer on the bottom edge of a row border.

2	When the pointer changes to a resize cursor, drag the border to the new location. This has the same effect as changing the row height to "at least" the positioned value.


Align Columns
To align columns in a table:

1	Position the cursor anywhere in the table you want to align.

2	Choose Align Columns from the Table menu.

     The Align Columns command resets an entire table so that all cells align in a column format.  Although you can manually align the columns of a table by dragging the cell gridlines, this command makes the job much easier.

Tip:  Even if you don't want to align an entire table, it may sometimes be faster to align all columns and then change the alignment for one or two cells.


Split Table
To split a table into two separate tables:

1	Click in the row where you want to split the table.  All rows above the selected row will be placed in one table, and the selected row and all subsequent rows will be placed in a new table.

2	Choose Split Table from the Table menu.

Tip:  If you created a table on the first line of a question, you can insert a blank line before the table.  Click in the first row.  Then, choose Split Table from the Table menu.


Convert Text to Table
To convert tabular text into a table:

1	Select the text you want to convert to a table.

     For best results, the text should be separated by tabs or commas.

2	Choose Convert from the Table menu, and then select Text to Table.

3	If necessary, change the number of columns and table format.

4	Identify the character (tab, comma, or other) used to separate the text.

5	Click OK to convert the text.

Tip:  If you plan to create Internet tests with tabular material; you should use tables, not tabs.

To convert a table to text:

1	Select the table you want to convert to text.

     Important:  You must have the entire table selected before you can choose the Table to Text command.  Use the Select Table command if you have difficulties highlighting an entire table.

2	Choose Convert from the Table menu, and then select Table to Text.

3	Select the text separator: paragraphs, tabs, commas, or other.

4	Click OK to convert the table.


Table Properties
To set the properties for a table:

1	Position the cursor anywhere inside a the table you want to format.

     Using the table properties, you can set the table alignment and choose to not break the table across pages.

2	Select Table Properties from the Table menu.

3	Set the properties: alignment and/or the "keep together" option.

4	Click OK.


Registering the Software
To complete the registration information:

1	Type your name.

2	Type the name of your school, college, university, or company.

3	Enter your city and region (state, province, etc.).

Tip:  Use the Preferences command if you need to change any of the registration information.


Question Info
To set the question information:

1	Click the Info button while entering/editing a question.

2	Enter data in any of the question information fields:

        difficulty code	reference	text objective

local/state objective	topic	keywords

miscellaneous	notes

     The question information entry boxes you complete depend on your testing needs.  You can use the information you enter here to select questions by criteria.  However, entering question information is not required.

3	Enter a movie (.avi), audio (.wav), or animation (.gif) file name in the multimedia link entry box.

     If you are using ExamView with Internet or LAN-based online testing, students can play the movie or audio when they take the test.  For best results, the media files should be located in the same location as the test.  Animated gifs are supported only through Internet testing. For online study guides, you can display the contents of the notes entry box if a student answers a question incorrectly.

4	Depending on the question type, you may set the space provided on a test for your students to write their answers.

     If you set the Answer space to automatic, the program leaves blank space on the test based on the size of the answer you entered for the question.  To manually set the answer space, click in the Manual entry box and enter the size of the answer space in points (72 points equal 1 vertical inch).  Be sure to enable the Leave Answer Space layout option if you want the answer space to appear on the test.

5	Click OK.

Notes:

•	Multimedia links are not supported using the Internet test-hosting feature.  If you want to include a multimedia link, use the hyperlink feature.  You can, for example, store multimedia on your local Intranet or on your own.

•	For matching question types, you can set the question information for each question in the group.  Click the Next and Previous buttons to move through the question information screens.

•	While editing the question information using the Question Bank Editor, you can also mark a question so that it will not be included on a test.  You can use this feature instead of deleting the question.

•	You can use the Notes field to enter rejoinders for students who take tests online.


Copy a Test
To copy/paste a test:

1	Build your test.

2	Choose Copy Test from the Edit menu.

     The program places a complete copy of the test on the Clipboard.

3	Switch to another application (e.g., Microsoft Word or WordPerfect) that supports RTF (Rich Text Format).

4	Paste the test into the document.

Note: You cannot paste the test back into the ExamView test generator.


Test Builder Toolbar

While viewing a test in the Test Builder, ExamView shows the toolbar presented below.  Click the corresponding button on the toolbar to create a new test, open an existing test, save a test, or print the current test.  Toolbar buttons are also provided to access the question selection options.

  Create a new test.

  Open an existing test.

  Save the test.

  Print the current test.

  Find text in a test.

  Replace text in a test.

  Spell check a test.

  Reorder test questions.

  Select a question bank.

  Select questions randomly.

  Select questions from a list.

  Select questions while viewing.

  Select questions by criteria.

  Select all questions in the current bank.

  Display help information.


Question Bank Editor Toolbar

While viewing a question bank in the Question Bank Editor, ExamView shows the toolbar presented below.  Click the corresponding button on the toolbar to create a new question bank, open an existing bank, save your work, or print the current question bank.  Other buttons let you find text, replace text, and reorder questions.

  Create a new question bank.

  Open an existing question bank.

  Save the question bank.

  Print the current question bank.

  Find text in a question bank.

  Replace text in a question bank.

  Spell check a question bank.

  Reorder questions in a bank.

  Display help information.


Network Considerations

ExamView is designed to run in a network environment (e.g., Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Novell).  The program provides network support with extensive file-sharing capabilities.  If question banks are stored on a shared volume, for example, only one person at a time can open a file to change it.  However, more than one person at a time can open a file to select questions.  ExamView also supports individual preferences when the application is stored on a network server.  Preferences are stored at each workstation in the Windows folder.

Printing via a network does not require any special setup other than that specified by your network operating system.

Note:  If more than one user will have access to the ExamView program on the same computer, please note that everyone using that computer will share the same preferences.  That is, the general, editing, layout, and style options are the same for each user.  If one person changes the default preferences, these options will be in effect for everyone using the same computer.


Creating an Online (LAN-Based) Test

ExamView lets you easily create online (LAN-based or local area network) tests and study guides.  Build the test using the question selections methods you already know how to use.  Then, use the online test wizard to set the online test parameters.

Important:

(1) Online (local area network) tests are limited to the following question types:  Multiple Choice, True/False, Completion (Fill-in-the-Blank), Yes/No, Numeric Response, and Matching.  Also, you cannot edit, delete, or add questions to an online test once any student has taken the test unless you erase all results. This guarantees that every student will take the same exact test.

(2) Use the Publish Internet Test option if you want to create a test or study guide that you can deliver via the Internet.

To learn more about online testing, choose one of the following topics:

Online Test Wizard

View Test Results

Import Test Results

Export Test Results

Clear Test Results

Class Roster

Test Preferences

Cancel Online Test

--See Also--

ExamView Test Player

Student Feedback/Multimedia

Modifying an Online Test


Online Test Wizard
To setup an online test for a local area network:

1	Build a new test or open an existing test.

     An online test can include the following question types: Multiple Choice, True/False, Completion (Fill-in-the-Blank), Yes/No, Numeric Response, and Matching.  All of these question types are automatically scored.  For more details, see the notes for each question type.

2	Choose Online Test Wizard from the Online menu.

     The Online Test Wizard lets you configure an online (LAN-based) test to identify who can take the test, when they can take it, and what information is available to your students.  You can change any of the settings with the Test Preferences option after you complete the initial setup process.

3	Identify who should have access to the test.

     Choose Allow access to anyone if you do not want to track your students' results online--no scores will be recorded.  However, you can still have students print their own test results.  If you choose to limit access to selected students, you must enter a class roster to identify those students who can take the test.

4	(Optional)  Enter a password for the test.

5	Specify when students can take a test.

 	     Choose to let students take the test anytime or specify a date range.

6	Select the question presentation order.

7	Enter the number of times a student may check each response.

     Choose the option to allow students to check their work if you want to setup a test as a study guide.  You can also select the Display question notes... option to provide feedback for incorrect responses.  Select Do not allow students to check answers if you want to create a test instead of a study guide format.

8	Specify a time limit for the test--none or time (minutes) allowed.

9	Select the information available to students after they complete a test.

     Depending on your testing objectives, you may want to allow your students to print a detailed report with all of the questions, their responses, item-by-item scoring, test results, and correct answers.  Or, you could choose to let students print only their test score (percentage).

10	Review the test summary and then click Finish to complete the online setup.

11	Save the test to disk.

    You must save the test to a location that is easily accessible to your students.  For example, make sure that your students have read/write access to the file if you store the test on a network server.  As your students take the test, the program saves all of the results into the test file itself.  If you do not have a network, you must copy the online test to each workstation. You can also copy the test to a floppy disk for your students to take home.

Important:

(1)  The wizard helps you create a test that you can deliver over a local area network.  If you want to create an Internet test/study guide, use the Publish Internet Test option.

(2)  You cannot edit, delete, or add questions to an online test once any student has taken the test unless you erase all results.  This guarantees that every student will take the same exact test.

(3)  You must close the test before your students can take it.


View Test Results
To view results for an online (LAN-based) test:

1	Open the online test that contains the test results you want to review.

     If you are not set up for students to take tests via a network (LAN), you must manually import test results from individual test files before you can view the test results.  Or, you can just open each test separately.  Important: This option is not available if you setup a test so that anyone can take it or if there are no test results recorded for any of the students (i.e., no students have taken the test).

2	Choose View Test Results from the Online menu.

     The program displays the default report--Test Scores (student name, ID, raw score, and percent correct).

3	Click the Sort by pop-up menu [image] to sort the report by student name, ID, or score (percent).

4	Click Print to print a copy of the report.

5	Click the Report pop-up menu [image] to select a different report.  Select from the following reports:

Test Scores

Shows the student name, ID, raw score, and percent correct for the current test.

Test Scores (ID only)

Lists the student ID, raw score, and percent correct.

Test Statistics

Displays a bar chart that shows the distribution for the test scores.  The Mean, High, Low, and Standard Deviation statistics are also included.

Student Details

Lists how a student responded (correctly/incorrectly) for each question.  Only one student appears at a time.  Click the Student pop-up to select a different student. When this pop-up menu is selected (highlighted), you can use the arrow keys to scroll through each student's report.

Item Analysis (Summary)

Shows how many students correctly answered each question.

Item Analysis (Detail)

For each question, this report shows how each student responded (correctly or incorrectly).  Only one question appears on the report at a time.  Click the Question pop-up menu to select a different question.

6	Print the report, choose a different report, or click Close to close the report window.


Import Test Results
To import results for an online (LAN-based) test:

1	Open the master online test into which you want to import results from other copies of the test.

 	     The Import Test Results option lets you collect results from multiple copies of the same test.  For example, suppose you create an online test for your students to take home, or the computers on which your students take a test are not networked.  In these cases, you need to gather the results from the individual test files into one master test.

2	Choose Import Test Results from the Online menu.

3	Select the test file from which you want to import results.

     If necessary, identify the location of the test file (e.g., a:\ or c:\tests) and click OK to import the test results.

4	Repeat this process for each copy of the test.

Notes:

•	This option is not available if you setup a test so that anyone can take a test because ExamView does not record scores in this mode.

•	You cannot import student results if you change a test and then try to import results from other test files.


Export Test Results
To export results for an online (LAN-based) test:

1	Open the master online test that contains the students' scores.

     ExamView lets you save test results to an ASCII (text) file.  In turn, you can import this text file into your favorite gradebook program or into a spreadsheet application.  With the Export Test Results option you can specify which of the following data you want to export: student name, student ID, raw score, and percentage.

2	Choose Export Test Results from the Online menu.

3	Identify which data items you want to export.

     You must include the student name, but you can choose one of two formats (e.g., Smith, Mary or Mary Smith).  The other data items (ID, raw score, and percentage score) are optional.

4	Select the field separator: comma or tab.

5	Indicate whether or not to insert quotes ( " ) around each field.

6	Click OK.

7	Type a file name and click OK to save the file.

Note: This option is not available if you setup a test so that anyone can take it or if there are no test results recorded for any of the students (i.e., no students have taken the test).


Clear Test Results
To clear results for an online (LAN-based) test:

1	Open the master online test that contains the students' scores.

     The Clear Test Results option lets you clear test scores for selected students.  This option is handy if you setup a test so that students can take a test only once.  In this instance, a student cannot retake the test if he/she mistakenly quits before completing it.  You can clear the results for that student so that he/she can take the test again.  Or, your can clear the results for all students.

2	Choose Clear Test Results from the Online menu.

3	Select All Students in the student list or highlight a particular student name.

4	Click Clear to remove the test results.

5	Repeat this process as needed.

6	Click Done when you are finished.

Note: This option is not available if you setup a test so that anyone can take it or if there are no test results recorded for any of the students (i.e., no students have taken the test).


Class Roster
To update a class roster for an online (LAN-based) test:

1	Choose Class Roster from the Online menu to identify those students who may take the current test.

2	Edit the class (or group) name.

3	Click Add, Edit, or Delete to update the list of students.

4	Click Import to gather student names from another online test or from a text file.

     Identify the file (file name and location) from which you want to import the class roster.  If you import from a text file, change the List files of type setting to Text files (*.txt).  You could, for example, import students from a text file that you created with another program such as a gradebook or spreadsheet program.  The text file must be formatted as follows: each name must be on a line by itself with each field separated by a comma or tab: last name, first name, ID or full name, ID.

5	Click Export to export the class roster to an ASCII (text) file.

     Important: You can save time by using this option to export the class roster to an ASCII (text) file.  For subsequent online tests, you can then simply import the class roster rather than manually entering it for each test.

6	Choose Allow students to take the online test multiple times if you want your students to be able to take a test more than once.  If a student retakes a test, the most recent results will replace the previous results.  If this option is not selected, the program allows each student to take a test only one time.

7	Click Print to print the class roster.

8	Click Remove Roster to delete the entire class roster.

9	Click OK to record any changes you made to the class roster.


Online Test Preferences
To update the settings for an online (LAN-based) test:

1	Choose Test Preferences from the Online menu.

     After you setup an online test for delivery on a local area network, you can use the Test Preferences option to change any of the settings you selected using the online test wizard.  If you need to change who can access a test, choose the Class Roster option.

2	Click on a tab--Password, Dates, Questions, Answers, Time Limit, or Report.

3	Update the settings.

4	Click OK to confirm the new settings.

Note: Using the Publish Internet Test option, you can create a test or study guide that you can deliver via the Internet.


Cancel Online Test
Cancel Online (LAN-based) Test

Choose the Cancel Online Test option if you want to turn off online testing for the current test.  Choosing this option removes all of the online test preferences, deletes the class roster, and erases all test results.

One use for this option is to reset the test settings so that you can edit/add new questions.  ExamView does not let you change a test if it includes a class roster and at least one student has taken the test.

If all of your students have taken a test and you have exported the test results, you could choose to cancel the online test so that the test is ready to be setup for a different class.

Note: Use the Class Roster option to add/edit/or delete students.  The Test Preferences option lets you change any of the settings you chose when you setup a test with the online test wizard.


ExamView Player

The ExamView Player is a separate program that lets your students take a test at a computer.  Depending on the options you set, students can check their work themselves, receive feedback for incorrect responses, and print a detailed report.   A LAN-based online test can include the following question types: Multiple Choice, True/False, Completion (Fill-in-the-Blank), Yes/No, Numeric Response, and Matching.  You can also include multimedia clips linked to specific questions (e.g., movies, animations, or audio).

Important: Your students must use the latest ExamView Player version to view online tests created with this version of the test builder program.

Network Installation

If you have access to a local area network, it is recommended that you store the online tests on the server.  You can install the player on the server or install it on each individual workstation.  As your students take a test, the player will automatically store their results in the test file itself.  Then, you can simply open the test file to view the results for all of your students.  Note: Students must have read/write access to the network folder that contains the test.

If you decide to install the program on individual workstations, run the ExamView Player setup at each computer.  The setup program should be provided on a separate disk.  If you received a CD-ROM, a separate setup program for the player should be located in a subfolder within the ExamView folder.

Notes: (1) To specify the default path where the program looks for tests, set the start-up command as follows—evplay.exe /testpath=path.  (2) To turn off the option for students to browse network drives, include / nobrowse in the start-up command.

Non-Network Setup

If you are working in a non-network environment, you must install the player on each computer.  Then, you must copy the test to each computer or provide it on a floppy disk.  (Optional) If you setup a test with a class roster so that you could view the results, you must collect (import) the results for each student after they complete the test.

Taking Tests at Home

To allow students to take tests at home, you must provide them with the ExamView Player setup program and the test file.  If you attached any multimedia clips, you must include those as well.  Make a copy of the player setup disk for each student.  If you received a CD-ROM, a setup program for the player should be located in a subfolder within the ExamView folder.  Copy all of the files in this folder onto a floppy disk.

(Optional) If you setup a test with a class roster so that you could view the results, you must import the results from each test after your students complete it.


Student Feedback/Multimedia

You can setup an Internet or LAN-based online test so that students receive feedback for incorrect responses.  And, you can link multimedia objects (movies, animations, and audio) to the questions for LAN-based tests.

Feedback

If you want your students to receive feedback when they take a test online, setup the test to allow students to check each response and turn on the option to display "NOTES" for incorrect responses.  You can record (for example) a learning tip, hint, or reference for each question.  Use the Question Info option to enter a rejoinder in the Notes field.

For multiple choice questions, you can display a unique rejoinder for each response.  You must enter the rejoinders in the Notes field using the following format.

/A/Check your calculation and try again. /B/Correct! /C/Make sure that you are using the correct formula. /D/Be sure to perform Step 1 before performing the final calculation.

As you can see, there is a hint for each choice A through D.  Hints must be provided for the incorrect responses and the correct choice.  Each rejoinder is identified by a special tag (e.g. /A/ for choice A).  The tags are shown in color below, but you do not have to use color when you enter this information.

Multimedia

You can setup a multimedia link for many different kinds of multimedia objects.  For example, you could link a question to a movie (.avi or .mpg), animation (.avi), or audio segment (.wav).  Simply record the multimedia link by entering the file name along with the other question information.   For LAN-based tests, the ExamView Player will display a multimedia button when a student accesses the corresponding question(s).

If you plan to use multimedia objects, you should copy them to the same folder as the online test.  However, your students can access a multimedia object on a CD-ROM or DVD disc.

Note: For Windows 95/98 users, make sure that the multimedia object is registered.  For example, .wav, .mpg, and .avi file types should be linked to (or associated with) the Multimedia Player.  To check to see if a file type is registered, use the Windows Explorer to locate the multimedia element.  Then, double-click the file name.  Windows should launch the application needed to play the multimedia object.  If it does not, choose to associate the file type with the necessary application.

Hyperlink

You can insert a hyperlink into any test to be delivered online.  The hyperlink can be a link to a movie, audio segment, or another web page.


Modify an Online Test

You cannot edit, delete, or add questions on a LAN-based online test if you setup a class roster and at least one student has taken the test.  This rule guarantees that every student will take the same exact test.  However, you can modify any of the online test settings and make changes to the class roster without losing any of the student results.

If you want to add new questions to a test or change a test question, first choose to clear test results.  Then, ExamView will let you make changes to the test.


Identify Students for an Online Test
To specify which students may take an online (LAN-based) test:

1	Enter the class (or group) name.

     When you create an online (LAN-based) test, you can choose to allow anyone to take the test.  In this case, ExamView will not record any results.  Or, you can specify which students may take a test (up to 600 students) and ExamView will record detailed test results for each student.

      If you plan for students in more than one class to take a particular test, you can include all of the students in one comprehensive list.  Alternatively, you can create a separate test for each class.  Create a test, setup the online test for a class, and then save the test to disk.  Change the class roster and then save the test with a different file name.  Repeat this process for each class.

2	Click Add and then type the student's first name, last name, and a unique ID.

3	Click Import to gather student names from another online test or from a text file.

     Identify the file (file name and location) from which you want to import the class roster.  If you import from a text file, change the List files of type setting to Text files (*.txt).  You could, for example, import students from a text file that you created with another program such as a gradebook or spreadsheet program.  The text file must be formatted as follows: each name must be on a line by itself with each field separated by a comma or tab: last name, first name, ID or full name, ID.

4	Click Edit and Delete to update the list as needed.

5	Choose Allow students to take the online test multiple times if you want your students to be able to take a test more than once.  If a student retakes a test, the most recent results will replace the previous results.  If this option is not selected, the program allows each student to take a test only one time.

6	Click Next to continue.


Check Spelling on a Test
To spell check an entire test:

1	Click [image] or choose Spell Check from the Edit menu while a visual test appears on the screen.

     Before you spell check your work, you can set the options to skip the following words: all-cap words, words with numbers, and mixed-case words.  Click Options to change these settings.

2	Click Start to check the spelling on a test.

3	If the spell checker finds a word that is not in its dictionary, the program highlights the word and gives you several choices.  Choose one of the following.

-	Skip Once: Skip the highlighted word one time without changing the word on the test.

-	Skip Always:  Ignore the word every time it appears.

-	Add:  Add the word to the custom dictionary.

-	Replace All:  Replace all occurrences of the word throughout the entire test.

-	Replace:  Replace only the current instance of the highlighted word.

4	Click Done when you finish using the spell checker.

To spell check a question:

1	Click [image] while entering/editing a question.

    Important: If you are entering a question with an open-ended response (e.g., short answer), you must separately check the spelling in the question and then in the answer.  Position the cursor in the section you want to spell check.

2	Click Start to check the spelling.

3	When the spell checker identifies a misspelled word, choose to skip it once, skip it every time, add the word to the custom dictionary, replace all occurrences of the word, or replace only the current instance.

4	Click Done when you finish using the spell checker.

Notes:

•	You can click the Custom button to add or remove words in the custom dictionary.

•	The ExamView custom dictionary is stored in c:\windows\examview.tlx file.  You can delete this file to remove the entire custom dictionary.

•	Click the Dictionaries button to select which dictionaries to use for the spell check.  ExamView ships with an American English and a Spanish dictionary, but may include an alternate dictionary (e.g., French or German) depending on the question bank content.  Visit our website (www.examview.com) to get information for purchasing other dictionaries.


Check Spelling for a Question Bank
To spell check an entire question bank:

1	While viewing a question bank, click [image] or choose Spell Check from the Edit menu.

     Before you spell check your work, you can set the options to skip the following words: all-cap words, words with numbers, and mixed-case words.  Click Options to change these settings.

2	Click Start to check the spelling.

3	If the spell checker finds a word that is not in its dictionary, the program highlights the word and gives you several choices.  Choose one of the following.

-	Skip Once: Skip the highlighted word one time without changing the word.

-	Skip Always:  Ignore the word every time it appears.

-	Add:  Add the word to the custom dictionary.

-	Replace All:  Replace all occurrences of the word throughout the entire question bank.

-	Replace:  Replace only the current instance of the highlighted word.

4	Click Done when you finish using the spell checker.

5	Click Custom to add or remove words in the custom dictionary.

To spell check a question:

1	While entering/editing a question, choose Spell Check from the Edit menu.

     Important: If you are entering a question with an open-ended response (e.g., short answer), you must separately check the spelling in the question and then in the answer.  Position the cursor in the section you want to spell check.

2	Click Start to check the spelling.

3	When the spell checker identifies a misspelled word, choose to skip it once, skip it every time, add the word to the custom dictionary, replace all occurrences of the word, or replace only the current instance.

4	Click Done when you finish using the spell checker.

Notes:

•	You can click the Custom button to add or remove words in the custom dictionary.

•	The ExamView custom dictionary is stored in c:\windows\examview.tlx file.  You can delete this file to remove the entire custom dictionary.

•	Click the Dictionaries button to select which dictionaries to use for the spell check.  ExamView ships with an American English and a Spanish dictionary, but may include an alternate dictionary (e.g., French or German) depending on the question bank content.  Visit our website (www.examview.com) to get information for purchasing other dictionaries.


Update the Custom Dictionary
To update the custom dictionary:

1	Click [image] or choose Spell Check from the Edit menu.

2	Click Custom.

3	Scroll through the list and select the word you want to delete.

4	Click Remove to delete the word from the custom dictionary.

5	Type a new word in the data entry box and click Add to insert that word into the dictionary.

6	Click Done to close the window.

Note: The ExamView custom dictionary is stored in c:\windows\examview.tlx file.  You can delete this file to remove the entire custom dictionary.


Insert an Equation
To insert an equation into a question, answer, or narrative:

1	Position the cursor at the location where you want to insert the equation.

2	Choose Equation from the Insert menu or press CTRL+E.

3	Use the Equation Editor to enter a new mathematical equation.

4	Click the Record button to record the equation.

The program inserts the equation at the current cursor location.

5	If you need to make changes to an equation after it has been recorded, simply double-click the equation (or highlight the equation and choose Format Equation from the Format menu).

Note:  After you insert the equation, you cannot resize it, set the baseline, or move it in a question by clicking or dragging.  If you need to move an equation, click on it, cut the equation, and paste it at the new location.


Equation Editor

ExamView includes a full-featured equation editor that is available when you enter/edit questions.  The equation editor gives you the ability to lay out complex equations using over one hundred mathematical symbols, dozens of mathematical templates or structures, and multiple formatting options.  Equations can be entered in a matter of minutes using this easy-to-use, intuitive interface.

To learn more about the equation editor, choose one of the following topics:

Create/Edit an Equation

Keyboard Shortcuts

Navigate an Equation

Insert Symbols in an Equation

Insert Templates in an Equation

Equation Editor Menu Commands

Equation Preferences


Create an Equation
To enter a new equation:

1	Position the cursor where you want the equation to appear in the question or narrative.

     Using ExamView you can create or edit mathematical equations.  An equation is a series of numbers, mathematical symbols (+, -, ÷ , etc.), and templates.  An equation can be as simple as

   	or as complex as

2	Choose Equation from the Insert menu.

The equation editor dialog will appear.  You will see a flashing cursor in a dotted box.

 	The box represents a slot.  An equation is composed of one or more slots which contain numbers and mathematical symbols.  Although the simplest of equations, like the one introduced above, might contain only one slot, most equations contain multiple slots which, when arranged by the equation editor, form an equation.

Across the top of the screen, you can see two toolbars.  The topmost toolbar (as presented below) shows a variety of operators, mathematical symbols, Greek characters, and character accents.  To learn how to insert symbols into an equation, review the topic entitled Inserting Symbols in an Equation.

Under the symbol toolbar, you can see the template toolbar (as shown below).  A template is used to arrange slots to form parts of a mathematical equation.  One such template would represent a stacked fraction, where one slot would contain the numerator, one slot would contain the denominator, and there would be a fraction line in between the two slots.  To learn how to insert mathematical templates into an equation, review the topic entitled Inserting Templates in an Equation.

In addition to the toolbars, you can use the Zoom menu, the Alignment menu, the Style menu, and the Size menu to manipulate elements of your equation.

3	For practice, enter the simple equation (3 + 4 = 7) shown at the top of this help topic page.  Key the following into the empty slot:

3+4=7

Note: You do not need to press the space bar in between any of the characters when you are keying an equation using Math style.  All spacing is done for you to conform to mathematical style conventions.  You can adjust any of the spacing amounts for a particular equation or for all future equations using the Equation Preferences option.  The different styles are discussed under the Style menu topic.

If you make a keying error, simply press the BACKSPACE key to remove the unwanted character.  You can also use the cursor movement keys or click the mouse to position the cursor at the desired location.  See the topic  Navigating an Equation for more details.

4	The equation could be recorded at this point.  Since we are just practicing, choose Select All and then Clear from the Edit menu to remove this equation.  All of the edit menu features (Undo, Cut, Copy, Paste, etc.) are available to you as you enter or edit equations.

You should try to enter the more complicated equation shown at the top of this help topic page.  Although this will be covered pretty quickly, you should take time to review the other help topics as necessary.

5	Begin by keying the following:

sinx=

You will notice as you key "sin" that the characters change from italic to plain text when you key the "n".  The equation editor is set up to recognize various function names (sin, cos, tan, log, etc.) and to show them a little differently.  Variable names, such as "x" in our example, are shown in italic (by default).  By doing this, a great deal of time can be saved from formatting the equation by hand. Also, notice that the spacing has been done for you.

6	To enter the summation sign ( [image] ) and set the equation up to enter the limits above and below the summation sign, we need to enter a summation template.  This can be done by clicking on the summation template button and choosing the option Summation with underscript and overscript limits or we can simply press CTRL+E.

CTRL+E is the keyboard shortcut to enter this particular summation template.  For a complete list of keyboard shortcuts, see the topic Keyboard Shortcuts.

 	When you press CTRL+E, the program creates three empty slots.  The primary slot appears just to the right of the summation sign along with two limit slots, above and below the summation sign.  Your screen should look like this:

7	Leave the primary slot (to the right of the summation sign) empty for a moment and press the TAB key.  Notice that the cursor has moved to the slot below the summation sign. You can use the TAB key at any time while entering or editing an equation to move between slots.

8	Key the following into the lower-limit slot:

k=0

Remember that you do not have to press ENTER after you key text.

9	Press the TAB key again to position the cursor in the upper-limit slot.

10	Press CTRL+K, release both keys and press the I key (as in Infinity).  The infinity symbol ( [image] ) is inserted into the top slot.

11	Press SHIFT+TAB two times to return to the primary slot.  You could also have pressed the RIGHT ARROW key once or simply used the mouse and clicked in the rightmost slot.

12	Now we need to create another template, this time a stacked fraction.  Press CTRL+F (again, a shortcut key to create a Fraction).  Your screen should look like this:

13	Key the following into the numerator:

(-1)

14	To create a superscript, press CTRL+H (for High).  A smaller slot is created up and to the right of the (-1).

15	Key the following into the superscript:

k

16	If you continued to key text at this point, it would also be inserted into the superscript.  To exit the superscript slot, press the TAB key once.

 	 	Notice that the flashing cursor has a vertical part to show you where you will be keying.  It also has a horizontal part (underline) that shows you in which slot keyed text will be inserted.  This is a good guide to keep track of where you are in an equation.

17	Press the TAB key again to position the cursor in the denominator of the fraction.  Again, there are multiple ways to position the cursor in this slot.  You can also use the up and down arrow keys to navigate between slots.

18	Key the following into the denominator:

(2k+1)!

19	Press the TAB key once to move from the denominator slot back to the primary summation slot and key the following:

x

20	Insert a superscript template (CTRL+H) and key the following as the superscript:

2k+1

21	Press the TAB key again to exit the superscript slot.  Your screen should look like the following:

22	Press the TAB key again to exit the primary slot.  Again, check the underline cursor to determine if you are in the correct slot.  The underline should go under the entire equation at this point (meaning that you are in the "master" slot).

23	We need to type some spaces at this point and the textual phrase "for every ".  To do this, press CTRL+T (for Text style). Notice that the Style menu changes to "Text".

24	Press the SPACE BAR four times and key the following:

for every

And press the SPACE BAR one more time.

25	Press CTRL+M (for Math style) and key the following:

x

26	Return to text style (CTRL+T) and press the SPACE BAR, the word "in", and press the SPACE BAR one last time.

27	To key the mathematical symbol at the end, press CTRL+K, release both keys, and press SHIFT+R.

28	Complete the equation by keying the "." at the end.  The equation you keyed should match the one shown above.  If it does not, review the steps above and the more specific help topics for each of the features.

29	Record the equation by clicking the Record button.

To edit an existing equation:

1	Double-click on the equation you want to edit, or highlight the equation and choose Format Equation from the Format menu.

2	Use all of the tools shown above and in the other equation editor help topics to modify the equation as needed.

3	Click Record when you are finished.

To delete an equation:

Highlight the equation you want to delete and choose Clear from the Edit menu.


Equation Editor Keyboard Shortcuts

The equation editor in ExamView includes numerous shortcut keys to make inserting symbols, inserting templates, adding accents, inserting spaces, and changing font styles as easy as possible.  All of the keyboard shortcuts involve the CTRL key.  Templates, style changes, and spaces are inserted by simply pressing CTRL followed by another key.  Symbols are entered by pressing CTRL+K followed by another key.

Keyboard shortcuts for inserting templates:

Template	Key	Description

 	CTRL+D	Long division

(Use SHIFT+CTRL+D for division with quotient.)

  	CTRL+E	Summation with underscript and overscript limits

 	CTRL+F	Stacked fraction

(Use SHIFT+CTRL+F for small fraction.)

 	CTRL+H	Superscript

 	CTRL+I	Definite integral with superscript

  	and subscript limits

 	CTRL+J	Superscript and subscript

 	CTRL+L	Subscript

 	CTRL+O	Overbar

 	CTRL+R	Square root

 	CTRL+U	Underbar

  	CTRL+( or )	Parentheses

 	CTRL+[ or ]	Brackets

 	CTRL+{ or }	Braces

Keyboard shortcuts for changing font styles:

Style	Key

Math 	CTRL+M

Text 	CTRL+T

Matrix-Vector¹ 	CTRL+B

Greek¹ 	CTRL+G

¹ - Applies only to the next character keyed.

Keyboard shortcuts for inserting spaces:

Style	Key

1/6th em space 	CTRL+SPACE BAR

1/3rd em space 	CTRL+SHIFT+SPACE BAR

Keyboard shortcuts for inserting symbols:

Symbol	CTRL+K followed by	Symbol	CTRL+K followed by

Keyboard shortcuts for adding accents to characters:

Accent	Key

Prime	CTRL+'

Star	CTRL+*

Overbar	CTRL+_

Double prime	CTRL+"

Single dot	CTRL+.

Back prime	CTRL+`


Navigate an Equation

To...	Press

move to the next character	LEFT/RIGHT ARROW

move to the end of a slot	END

move to the beginning of a slot	HOME

move down one slot	DOWN ARROW

move up one slot	UP ARROW

move to the next slot	TAB

move to the previous slot	SHIFT+TAB

add another slot to a pile	ENTER


Insert Symbols in an Equation
To insert a symbol into an equation:

1	Position the cursor at the location in the equation where you want to insert the symbol.

2	Click on one of the buttons in the symbol toolbar.

 	The toolbar is divided into the following parts:

-	Operator Symbols

-	Relational Symbols

-	Lowercase Greek Characters

-	Uppercase Greek Characters

-	Accent Characters

-	Alignment or Space Characters

-	Logical Symbols

-	Set Theory Symbols

-	Miscellaneous Symbols

-	Arrow Symbols

3	When you press a toolbar button, a menu appears showing the symbols which are available along with a description of each.  Choose the appropriate symbol.

The symbol will be inserted at the current cursor location in the equation.  Once a symbol is in the equation, it may be easier for you to highlight the particular symbol, copy it, and then paste it at another location.  Also, refer to the keyboard shortcuts for ways to insert symbols directly using the keyboard.


Insert Templates in an Equation
To insert a template into an equation:

1	Position the cursor at the location in the equation where you want to insert the template.

2	Click on one of the buttons in the template toolbar.

The toolbar is divided into the following parts (from left to right):

-  Subscript and Superscript Templates

-  Delimiter Templates

-  Fraction and Radical Templates

-  Integral Templates

-  Summation Templates

-  Product and Set Theory Templates

-  Matrix Templates

-  Underbar and Overbar Template

-  Arrow Templates

When you press a button on the toolbar, a menu appears showing a picture of the available templates and a description of each.  For each of the templates, the picture will show the number, size, and arrangement of the various slots that the program will create when it inserts the template.

3	Choose the appropriate template.

 	The template will appear at the current cursor location in the equation.  The program places the cursor in the primary slot for the particular template (this may differ from template to template).  Important:  If part of the equation was highlighted, the highlighted text, symbols, and templates will be moved to the primary slot in the newly inserted template.

4	For templates with more than one slot, use the TAB key, arrow keys, or the mouse to move between the primary and secondary slots in the template.  You can also use these methods to move out of the template slots altogether and continue entering the rest of the equation.

Refer to the keyboard shortcuts for ways to insert templates directly from the keyboard.


Equation Editor Menu Commands

The ExamView equation editor provides several menus for you to use while creating/editing equations.  In addition, you can choose any of the editing commands from the menu bar to manipulate text and symbols in your equations.

To learn more about the equation editor menus, choose one of the following topics:

Zoom Menu

Alignment Menu

Style Menu

Size Menu


Equation Editor Preferences
To change the equation editor preferences:

1	Click the Preferences button in the equation editor dialog.

 	The preferences dialog is divided into three sections--spacing preferences, style preferences, and size preferences.

2	Change the preference settings that you want.

•	If you want to restore the default preference settings established by ExamView, click the Defaults button.  Any changes which you have made to the preference settings for the current equation will be lost.

•	If you want to temporarily apply the preferences to the equation you are editing, click the Apply button.  By doing this, you can get a preview of how the changes will look without actually recording them.

•	If you want to save the preferences for not only the equation you are editing but for all equations created in the future, click the Save & OK button.

 3	When you have finished with your changes, click the OK button to record them and reformat the equation you are currently editing.  If you want to exit this dialog without recording the changed preferences, click the Cancel button.


Equation
To format (edit) an equation:

1	Click the equation you want to change.

2	Choose Format Equation from the Format menu.

3	Use the Equation Editor to edit the equation or change the formatting.

4	Click the Record button to record the equation.


Operator Symbols
To insert an operator symbol into an equation:

1	Position the cursor at the location in the equation where you want to insert the symbol.

2	Click the Operator Symbol button on the symbol toolbar.

     Operator symbols include plus, minus, times, divide, etc.  Many of the operator symbols are shown on the computer keyboard and can be entered directly, while others can be entered by using the menu only.  The equation editor treats all of these symbols in the same way when determining how to separate symbols with spaces.

3	Choose the appropriate symbol from the popup menu.

The operator will appear at the current cursor location in the equation.  Once a symbol is in the equation, it may be easier for you to highlight the particular symbol, copy it, and then paste it at another location.  Also, refer to the keyboard shortcuts for ways to insert operator symbols directly using the keyboard.


Relational Symbols
To insert a relational symbol into an equation:

1	Position the cursor at the location in the equation where you want to insert the symbol.

2	Click the Relational Symbol button on the symbol toolbar.

     Relational symbols include equal to, less than, greater than, equivalent to, etc.  Many of the relational symbols are shown on the computer keyboard and can be entered directly, while others can be entered by using the menu only.  The equation editor treats all of these symbols in the same way when determining how to separate symbols with spaces.   They are also treated in the same way when the alignment is set to "Align at equals".

3	Choose the appropriate symbol from the popup menu.

The relational symbol will appear at the current cursor location in the equation.  Once a symbol is in the equation, it may be easier for you to highlight the particular symbol, copy it, and then paste it at another location.  Also, refer to the keyboard shortcuts for ways to insert relational symbols directly from the keyboard.


Lowercase Greek Characters
To insert a lowercase Greek character into an equation:

1	Position the cursor at the location in the equation where you want to insert the character.

     Lowercase Greek characters include α, β, χ, δ, ε, φ, etc.  Almost all of the Greek characters can be entered directly from the keyboard by changing the current font style to Greek, and then simply keying the alphabetic character that corresponds to the appropriate spot in the Greek alphabet.

2	Click the Lowercase Greek Character button on the symbol toolbar.

3	Choose the appropriate character from the popup menu.

The character will appear at the current cursor location in the equation.  Also, refer to the keyboard shortcuts for ways to insert Greek characters directly from the keyboard.

Note: The equation editor treats all of the lowercase Greek symbols in the same way when deciding which font style to use.  The default style for lowercase Greek characters is Times/italic.


Uppercase Greek Characters
To insert an uppercase Greek character into an equation:

1	Position the cursor at the location in the equation where you want to insert the character.

     Uppercase Greek characters include Α, Β, Χ, Δ, Ε, etc.  Almost all of the Greek characters can be entered directly from the keyboard by changing the current font style to Greek, and then simply keying the alphabetic character that corresponds to the appropriate spot in the Greek alphabet.

2	Click the Uppercase Greek Character button on the symbol toolbar.

3	Choose the appropriate character from the popup menu.

The character will appear at the current cursor location in the equation.  Also, refer to the keyboard shortcuts for ways to insert Greek characters directly from the keyboard.

Note: The equation editor treats all of the uppercase Greek symbols in the same way when deciding which font style to use.  The default style for uppercase Greek characters is Times/Normal.


Accent Characters
To add an accent to a character in an equation:

1	Position the cursor immediately following the character that you want to accent; or, alternatively, highlight the character.

     Characters can be modified to have one or more "accents" or character embellishments.  Examples of various accented characters appear below. A character can have as many accents as you want, although it is rare for a character to need more than one at a time.

2	Click the Accent Characters button on the symbol toolbar.

3	Choose the appropriate accent from the popup menu.  Choose the No accent option to remove all of the accents previously applied to the character.

 	The accent will appear next to the character in the equation.  Refer to the keyboard shortcuts topic for ways to add accents directly from the keyboard.  You can also use the keyboard to delete the accents (one at a time) from an accented character.  Position the cursor immediately following an accented character, and press the BACKSPACE key to remove the accents in the reverse order that they were added.


Alignment or Space Characters
To add a space or ellipse to an equation:

1	Position the cursor at the desired location.

2	Click the Alignment or Spaces button on the symbol toolbar.

3	Choose the appropriate option from the popup menu.

•	Select the Alignment position option to align the current slot at the cursor position.  This will override the current alignment setting.

•	Select the No space option to close the gap between the character to the left of the cursor and the character to the right of the cursor.

•	Select the 1 pt space, 1/6th Em space, 1/3rd Em space, or the Em space option to add a space of the exact size at the cursor location.  When the equation editor encounters a space character entered explicitly, it will not add any additional space at that location.

•	Choose the Dots option to add a normal ellipsis.  The ellipsis will be drawn at the baseline.

•	Choose the Center dots option to add an ellipsis at the mathematical alignment position (basically, where the "-" sign is drawn).

•	The other types of ellipses (dots) are used primarily for matrices, as shown below:

 	Refer to the keyboard shortcuts topic for ways to add spaces directly from the keyboard even while in Math style.


Logical Symbols
To insert a logical symbol into an equation:

1	Position the cursor at the location in the equation where you want to insert the symbol.

     Logical symbols include therefore, because, such that, there exists, etc.  Examples of logical symbols are shown below:

2	Click the Logical Symbol button on the symbol toolbar.

3	Choose the appropriate symbol from the popup menu.

The symbol will appear at the current cursor location in the equation.  Once a symbol is in the equation, it may be easier for you to highlight the particular symbol, copy it, and then paste it at another location.  Also, refer to the keyboard shortcuts for ways to insert logical symbols directly from the keyboard.


Set Theory Symbols
To insert a set theory symbol into an equation:

1	Position the cursor at the location in the equation where you want to insert the symbol.

     Set theory symbols include element of, union, intersection, empty set, etc.  Examples of set theory symbols are shown below:

2	Click the Set Theory Symbol button on the symbol toolbar.

3	Choose the appropriate symbol from the popup menu.

The symbol will appear at the current cursor location in the equation.  Once a symbol is in the equation, it may be easier for you to highlight the particular symbol, copy it, and then paste it at another location.  Also, refer to the keyboard shortcuts for ways to insert set theory symbols directly from the keyboard.


Miscellaneous Symbols
To insert a miscellaneous symbol into an equation:

1	Position the cursor at the location in the equation where you want to insert the symbol.

     Miscellaneous symbols include partial, gradient, infinity, degree, etc.   Examples of miscellaneous symbols are shown below:

2	Click the Miscellaneous Symbol button on the symbol toolbar.

3	Choose the appropriate symbol from the popup menu.

The symbol will appear at the current cursor location in the equation.  Once a symbol is in the equation, it may be easier for you to highlight the particular symbol, copy it, and then paste it at another location.  Also, refer to the keyboard shortcuts for ways to insert miscellaneous symbols directly from the keyboard.


Arrow Symbols
To insert an arrow symbol into an equation:

1	Position the cursor at the location in the equation where you want to insert the symbol.

     Arrow symbols include all of the various single and double directional arrows, as well as symbols for equilibrium and mapping.   Examples of arrow symbols are shown below:

2	Click the Arrow Symbol button on the symbol toolbar.

3	Choose the appropriate symbol from the popup menu.

The symbol will appear at the current cursor location in the equation.  Once a symbol is in the equation, it may be easier for you to highlight the particular symbol, copy it, and then paste it at another location.  Also, refer to the keyboard shortcuts for ways to insert arrow symbols directly from the keyboard.


Zoom Menu

The ExamView equation editor allows you to view your equation in one of three different ways while you are editing it--100%, 200%, or 400%.

If you can view the equation at 100%, you are viewing it the way the equation will be displayed on the visual test.  This is also the size the equation will be when printed (although the higher resolution on the printer will make it much more readable).

The following shows an equation at 100%.

For some elements of the equation, such as superscripts and subscripts, it is much easier to see them during entry and editing if the equation is magnified to 200% or 400%.  The following shows the same equation at 200%:

and at 400%:

The default setting for the equation editor for Windows is 100%.  If you change the zoom setting while editing an equation, the new setting will be retained by the equation editor from session to session until you change it again.

NOTE:  The zoom setting has no effect on the way that the equation is displayed or sized once it has been recorded and placed in the question or narrative.  If you want a particular equation to be larger permanently, you need to change the default sizes in the equation preferences.


Alignment Menu

Often an equation will need to be entered on multiple lines.

When this is true, you will need to decide how to align the slots in the pile (in the above case, there are three).  A pile is a group of slots in the same template (or in the case above, not in any template at all) which were created by pressing the ENTER key.  In the above example, ENTER was pressed after the ")" at the end of each of the first two lines.

A pile can be aligned in any of the following ways:

-  left aligned (default)

-  center aligned

-  right aligned

-  aligned at equals (as shown above)

-  aligned at decimal point (as shown below)

Until you have multiple slots in the same pile, the alignment changes are not noticeable.  If you have inserted a matrix template you can also set the alignment for the individual cells of the matrix or table.


Style Menu

The ExamView equation editor saves you time and effort by making decisions as to which style to use for a particular mathematical element.  If you want, though, you can use the Style menu to set the style of a particular section of your equation.  Although each of the styles listed below is predefined, you can set the defaults yourself by changing the equation preferences.

The Style menu has the following options:

Math

This is the default style setting.  For many equations, you will never need to change this setting.  When the default style is Math, the equation editor will format functions (sin, cos, etc.), variables (x, y, z), greek symbols (α, β, χ, Α, Β, Χ), other math symbols (+, -, =), and numbers (0-9) automatically as you key them.  With this style, characters are also spaced out by looking at the context in which they are used.

Text

This is the style you would choose if you need to enter a text phrase in the middle of an equation.  For example:

     To key the "for" in the preceding equation, you would switch the style to Text using the Style menu or by keying CTRL+T.  (See the keyboard shortcuts help topic).  The default style for text is Times/normal.

Function

This is the style used automatically for mathematical functions like sin, cos, log, max, etc.  If you use a function that the equation editor does not recognize, you can assign the correct style by highlighting the function name and choosing Function from the Style menu.  The default style for function names is Times/normal.

Variable

Likewise, if the equation editor determines that one of the variables that you are using in your equation has the same name as a common function call, it will assign it the Function style.  To override this and keep the appearance looking like a variable, choose Variable from the Style menu.  The default style for a variable is Times/italic.

Greek

If you set the style to Greek, any alphabetic key (A-Z, a-z) that you key will appear as the corresponding Greek character.  If you cursor around, this mode will be cancelled and additional alphabetic characters keyed will appear as normal.  The default style for lowercase Greek characters is Symbol/italic and for uppercase Greek characters is Symbol/normal.

Tip If you want to key just the next character as a Greek character, it is better to use the shortcut CTRL+G.  For example, pressing CTRL+G followed by "m" followed by "c" will insert:

Matrix-Vector

If you set the style to "Matrix-Vector", any alphabetic key (A-Z, a-z) that you key will appear in Matrix-vector style (typically bold and non-italic).  Again, it is more likely that you would want a single character to be bold as in the following:

In this case, you would simply use the keyboard shortcut CTRL+B before you keyed the first "x".  The default style for matrix-vector is Times/bold.


Size Menu

The size of text, symbols, and templates in the ExamView equation editor have been preset for you.  There are five predefined sizes which are referred to below.  You can choose to let the equation editor handle sizing text for you (as it will do as you insert a superscript template, for example), or you can choose to set the size of a range of text yourself by highlighting the text and choosing one of the options shown below.  You can make changes to the default sizes yourself by changing the equation preferences.

The Size menu has the following options:

Full

This is the default size for text and symbols keyed in the "main" or primary slot (default of 12 pt).

Subscript

This is the default size for superscripts, subscripts, limits, reduced fractions, and arrow labels (default of 7 pt).

Small-subscript

This is the default size for superscripts, subscripts, limits, reduced fractions, and arrow labels applied to parts of the equation which were already subscript (default of 5 pt).  This is the smallest size that the equation editor will automatically use.

Symbol

This is the default size for the symbol used in summation templates, integral templates, and product/set theory templates (default of 18 pt).

Tip: To change the size of the summation symbol in the following,

highlight the entire template so it looks like this:

Select Other size... from the Size menu.  The point size that you choose will be applied only to the summation symbol itself.

Small-symbol

This is the default size for the symbol used in summation templates, integral templates, and product/set theory templates in parts of the equation which were already subscript (default of 12 pt).

Other size

With this option you can set the size of any character or symbol in the equation directly.  Allowable sizes range from 4-99 pt.


Subscript and Supercript Templates
To insert a subscript or superscript template into an equation:

1	Position the cursor immediately after the character (or template) to which you want to add a superscript or subscript.  If you are adding a left subscript or left superscript, position the cursor before the character.

     Subscript and superscript templates are used to create equations like the following:

2	Click the Subscript and Superscript Template button on the template toolbar.

3	Choose the appropriate template from the popup menu.

    	One or more additional slots will appear in the equation.  If you are simply adding a superscript or subscript, only one slot will appear.  If you are adding an overscript or underscript template, multiple slots will be added.  The cursor will be placed in the template slot (or the primary slot if more than one slot has been added).  If part of the equation was highlighted, the highlighted text, symbols, and templates will be moved to the primary slot in the newly inserted template.

4	Key the superscript or subscript character(s).

5	Press the TAB key to exit the template slot.

Refer to the keyboard shortcuts for ways to insert superscript and subscript templates directly from the keyboard.


Delimiter Templates
To insert a delimiter template into an equation:

1	Position the cursor at the position in the equation where you want the delimiter template.

     Delimiter templates include all of the templates dealing with parentheses, brackets, braces, and other types of fencing characters.  All of the templates in this group behave in the same way.  The delimiter characters will extend to overhang the contents of the template as shown below:

     Numerous types of delimiters have been provided, including single-sided delimiters and horizontally-aligned delimiters for use in equations such as:

 2	Click the Delimiter Template button on the template toolbar.

3	Choose the appropriate template from the popup menu.

One or more additional slots will appear in the equation.  The cursor will be placed in the primary template slot.  If part of the equation was highlighted, the highlighted text, symbols, and templates will be moved inside the newly created delimiter template.

4	Key the part of the equation surrounded by the delimiters.

5	Press the TAB key, use the arrow keys, or click the mouse button outside of the delimiters to continue entering the equation.

Refer to the keyboard shortcuts for ways to insert delimiter templates directly from the keyboard.


Fraction and Radical Templates
To insert a fraction or radical template into an equation:

1	Position the cursor at the location in the equation where you want the fraction or radical to appear.

     Fraction and radical templates are used to create equations like the following:

     For fractions, the fraction line will extend to enclose both the numerator and denominator.

     For radicals (square root or Nth root), the radical sign will grow vertically to enclose the contents.

2	Click the Fraction or Radical Template button on the template toolbar.

3	Choose the appropriate template from the popup menu.

One or more additional slots will appear in the equation.  The cursor will be placed in the numerator slot for fractions or inside the radical sign for square roots and Nth roots.  If part of the equation was highlighted, the highlighted text, symbols, and templates will be moved to the primary slot in the newly inserted template.

4	For a fraction template, key the numerator, press the TAB key, and then key the denominator.  For a radical template, key the appropriate contents of each slot.

5	Press the TAB key, use the arrow keys, or click the mouse button outside of the fraction or radical template to continue entering the equation.

Refer to the keyboard shortcuts for ways to insert fraction or radical templates directly from the keyboard.


Integral Templates
To insert an integral template into an equation:

1	Position the cursor at the location in the equation where you want the integral to appear.

     Integral templates are provided for definite integrals (integrals with limits); indefinite integrals (no limits); single, double, and triple integrals; and contour, area, and volume integrals.  Use the integral templates to create equations like the following:

     For all of the integral templates, the integration symbol will remain the same size.  You can change the size of all the integral and summation symbols used in templates by adjusting the symbol size preference.  If you want to change the size of just one integral sign, see the tip in the Size menu topic.

2	Click the Integral Template button on the template toolbar.

3	Choose the appropriate template from the popup menu.

  	 	One or more additional slots will appear in the equation.  The program places the cursor in the primary slot.  If part of the equation was highlighted, the highlighted text, symbols, and templates will be moved to the primary slot in the newly inserted template.

4	Key the integrand.  You may need to add a thin space (CTRL+SPACE BAR) immediately before the dx or similar integral ending.  If you entered a definite integral, press the TAB key to move to the other slot(s) and enter the limits.

5	Press the TAB key, use the arrow keys, or click the mouse button outside of the integral template to continue entering the equation.

Refer to the keyboard shortcuts for ways to insert integral templates directly from the keyboard.


Summation Templates
To insert an summation template into an equation:

1	Position the cursor at the location in the equation where you want the summation to appear.

     Summation templates are provided which have no limits, underscript limit only, underscript and overscript limits, subscript limit only, and subscript and superscript limits.  Use the summation templates to create equations like the following:

     For all of the summation templates, the summation symbol will remain the same size.  You can change the size of all the summation and integral symbols used in templates by adjusting the symbol size preference.  If you want to change the size of just one summation sign, see the tip in the Size menu topic. If you need to enter a series of summation signs in your equation, insert a summation sign with no limits, and then enter another summation sign (with or without limits) in the primary slot of the first summation template.  You can repeat this process as many times as you want.

2	Click the Summation Template button on the template toolbar.

3	Choose the appropriate template from the popup menu.

 	One or more additional slots will appear in the equation.  The program places the cursor in the primary slot.  If part of the equation was highlighted, the highlighted text, symbols, and templates will be moved to the primary slot in the newly inserted template.

4	Key the summand.  If you entered a summation with limits, press the TAB key to move to the secondary slot or slots and enter the limits.

5	Press the TAB key, use the arrow keys, or click the mouse button outside of the summation template to continue entering the equation.

Refer to the keyboard shortcuts for ways to insert summation templates directly from the keyboard.


Product and Set Theory Templates
To insert a product or set theory template into an equation:

1	Position the cursor at the location in the equation where you want the series to appear.

     Product and Set Theory templates include templates for product, coproduct, intersection, and union.  Templates are provided which have no limits, underscript limit only, underscript and overscript limits, subscript limit only, and subscript and superscript limits.  Use the product and set theory templates to create equations like the following:

     For all of the product and set theory templates, the symbol will remain the same size.  You can change the size of all the product and set theory symbols used in templates by adjusting the symbol size preference.  If you want to change the size of just one product or set theory symbol, see the tip in the Size menu topic.

2	Click the Product or Set Theory Template button on the template toolbar.

3	Choose the appropriate template from the popup menu.

One or more additional slots will appear in the equation.  The program will place the cursor in the primary slot.  If part of the equation was highlighted, the highlighted text, symbols, and templates will be moved to the primary slot in the newly inserted template.

4	Key the text for the primary slot.  If you entered a series with limits, press the TAB key to move to the secondary slot or slots and enter the limits.

5	Press the TAB key, use the arrow keys, or click the mouse button outside of the template to continue entering the equation.


Matrix Templates
To insert a matrix or table template into an equation:

1	Position the cursor at the location in the equation where you want the matrix or table to appear.

     Matrix templates are used to create 2x2, 3x3, up to 12x12 matrices.  They can be also used to group sections of your equation into a table.  Examples are shown below:

     The menu for matrix templates includes several pre-defined templates for use in your equations:  1x2 matrix, 2x1 matrix, 2x2 matrix, etc.  All of these matrices (or tables) have the following defaults:

-  columns center aligned

-  columns variable width

-  rows aligned at the baseline

-  rows variable height

-  no divider lines

     If you want to create a matrix or table with a different number of columns or rows than the ones shown in the menu, or if you want to set different options for alignment, choose the ??x?? matrix or table menu option.

2	Click the Matrix Template button on the template toolbar.

3	Choose the appropriate template from the popup menu.

One or more additional slots (cells) will appear in the equation.  The program places the cursor in the upper left cell.  If part of the equation was highlighted, the highlighted text, symbols, and templates will be moved to this cell.

4	Key the text for the first cell.  Press the TAB key or use the arrow keys to move to the other cells.

5	Press the TAB key, use the arrow keys, or click the mouse button outside of the matrix or table to continue entering the equation.

Note:  Once you have created a matrix or table, you cannot change the number of rows or columns.  You can use the Redefine matrix menu option to change any of the other attributes of the matrix.  To choose this option, the cursor must be located in one of the matrix or table cells.


Underbar and Overbar Templates
To insert an underbar or overbar template into an equation:

1	Position the cursor at the location in the equation where you want the template to appear.

     Underbar templates and overbar templates are used to produce equations with single or double lines above or below a section of text.  Examples are shown below:

2	Click the Underbar or Overbar Template button on the template toolbar.

 3	Choose the appropriate template from the popup menu.

 	One additional slot will appear in the equation.  The program will place the cursor in the slot.  If part of the equation was highlighted, the highlighted text, symbols, and templates will be moved into the newly inserted template.

4	Key text into the template.  As you key, notice that the line over or under the text will grow.

5	Press the TAB key, use the arrow keys, or click the mouse button outside of the template to continue entering the equation.

Refer to the keyboard shortcuts for ways to insert underbar and overbar templates directly from the keyboard.


Arrow Templates
To insert an arrow template into an equation:

   1	Position the cursor at the location in the equation where you want the template to appear.

     Arrow templates are used to produce labeled arrows for your equations.  They also give a simple method to add an arrow accent to multiple characters.  Examples are shown below:

2	Click the Arrow Template button on the template toolbar.

3	Choose the appropriate template from the popup menu.

 	One additional slot will appear in the equation.  The program will place the cursor in the slot.  If part of the equation was highlighted, the highlighted text, symbols, and templates will be moved into the newly inserted template.

4	Key text into the template.  As you key, notice that the arrow over or under the text will grow.

5	Press the TAB key, use the arrow keys, or click the mouse button outside of the template to continue entering the equation.


Define Matrix

If you want to create a matrix or table with a different number of columns or rows than the ones shown in the matrix template menu, or if you want to set different options for alignment, choose the ??x?? matrix or table menu option.  When you choose this option, the following dialog appears:

Use this dialog to:

-  align columns (see the Alignment menu topic for more details).

-  change the number of columns (1-12).

-  force columns to be the same width.

-  align rows (at the top of each cell, the bottom of each cell, or at the baseline).

-  change the number of rows (1-12).

-  force rows to be the same height.

-  add divider lines between rows and/or columns.

-  change the color of the divider lines (if any).

NOTE:  If you are redefining a matrix or table, you cannot change the number of rows or columns.

To add divider lines between rows and/or columns:

1	Click the mouse button once between the rows or columns where you want the divider line to appear.

A single divider line appears.  If you click the mouse button on the line you just added, a thick line appears.  The ExamView equation editor offers four different line styles for divider lines (single, thick, dashed, and dotted):

2	Click the line until it has the appearance you want.  To remove a line, continue to click on it until it cycles back to being blank.

3	Repeat for any other position where you want a line.

4	Click the OK button to record the matrix or table.


Spacing Preferences

You can change the default spacing between any of the elements that make up your equation.  The following is a list of the spacing features that you can change, along with diagrams giving examples of the various spacing and width elements:

1 - Line spacing

This is the default space (as a percentage of the normal height of the slot) to separate slots in a pile.  The default is 150%.  A value of 100% would indicate that there should not be any extra gap placed between lines.

2 - Matrix row spacing

3 - Matrix column spacing

This is the default space to separate cells in a matrix.  The default for matrix row spacing is 150%, and the default for matrix column spacing is 100%.

4 - Superscript height

5 - Subscript depth

This is the amount to raise superscripts and lower subscripts.  The defaults are 45% and 25% respectively.

6 - Limit height

7 - Limit depth

8 - Limit line spacing

This is the amount to raise or lower the limits on summation or integration templates.  Limit line spacing is the line spacing between the lines in one of the limits.  The defaults are 25%, 100%, and 100%.

9 - Numerator height

10 - Denomimator depth

11 - Fraction bar overhang

12 - Fraction bar thickness

These spacing amounts deal with the spacing for fractions.  The defaults are 35%, 100%, 1.00 pt, and 0.50 pt respectively.

13 - Small fraction bar thickness

This is the thickness of the fraction bar for reduced fractions.  The default is 0.25 pt.

14 - Delimiter overhang

This is the amount by which delimiters (parentheses, brackets, braces, etc.) overhang their contents.  The default is 1.00 pt.

15 - Spacing adjustment

This is the amount by which to increase or decrease the size of the Em-space used in calculating spacing amounts.  The default is 100% (normal spacing).

16 - Minimum gap

This is the smallest amount by which two equation elements can be separated.  The default is 8%.

17 - Radical gap

This is the gap between the top of the radical and the top of its contents.  The default is 2.00 pts.

18 - Accent gap

19 - Prime height

Accent gap is the gap between accents that appear above a character and the top of the character.  The default is 1.50 pts.  The prime height is the height that single, double, and triple primes are raised from the character's baseline.  The default is 45%.


Style Preferences
To change the default styles for equations:

1	Click the Set... button next to the style element that you want to change.

 	A dialog will appear letting you select the font and font style for the chosen element.

2	Set the font attributes.

3	Click OK to apply the formatting changes.

4	Repeat for each of the font styles that you want to change.


Size Preferences
To change the default sizes for equations:

1	Enter the desired point size for each setting that you want to change.

     You can change the default size for the text in your equation.  The preferences dialog shows each of the different size names that it uses for the text contained in different templates.

2	Click OK to apply the size changes and record the preferences.


Internet Testing

ExamView lets you easily create Internet tests and study guides.  Build a test using the question selection methods you already know how to use.  Then, simply choose the Publish Internet Test option.  You can save the test to a local hard drive and then manually post it to your website, or you can subscribe to our Internet test-hosting service. (Visit our website at www.examview.com to learn more about this service.)

With the Internet test-hosting feature, you can publish a test or study guide directly to the ExamView website.  Simply create a test and then follow the easy step-by-step instructions to publish it to the Internet. It’s that simple!  You can manage tests online, view reports, and download results.  Students access tests from one convenient location.

If you do not use the ExamView test-hosting service, you can manually post tests/study guides to your own website.  If you create a test, your students' results are sent to you via email automatically.  Or, you can create a study guide that your students can use to review various topics at their own pace.

To learn more about publishing an Internet test/study guide, click a topic:

ExamView Test-Hosting Service

Publish Tests to your own Website

Notes:

•	Use the Online Test Wizard option if you want to create a LAN-based test or study guide that you can deliver over a local area network.

•	An Internet test may include any or all of the question types, however, only the objective questions (e.g., Multiple Choice, True/False, Yes/No, Completion, Modified True/False, Matching, and Numeric Response) are automatically graded.  You must manually score open-ended questions (e.g., Short Answer, Essay, Case, and Other).

•	Your students must use a browser such as Netscape 4.0/Internet Explorer 4.0 (or a more recent version) that supports cascading style sheets level 1 (CSS1) and JavaScript.  To post tests or study guides for delivery via the Internet, you must have access to an Internet server.


ExamView Test-Hosting Service

Using the ExamView test generator software you can publish tests directly to the ExamView website if you have signed up for the test-hosting service. With a few simple steps, you can publish tests and study guides directly to the Internet. Visit our website at www.examview.com to get more information.

To learn more about using the Internet test-hosting service, click a topic:

Register for the Internet Test-Hosting Service

Publish a Test/Study Guide to the ExamView Website

Take a Test (www.evtestcenter.com)

Take a Study Guide (www.evtestcenter.com)

Manage Tests and View Results Online


Register for the Internet Test-Hosting Service
To register for the Internet test-hosting service:

1	Launch your web browser and go to www.examview.com.

2	Go to the Instructor Center to register for the test-hosting service.  Follow the instructions provided at the website to sign up.

     Record the instructor ID and password assigned to you.  You will need this information to publish a test or study guide to the ExamView website.  When you choose to publish a test, you will be prompted to enter this information.

3	Quit the browser.


Publish a Test/Study Guide to the ExamView Web Site
To publish a test/study guide to the ExamView website:

1	Build a test/study guide just as you would create a test to be printed.

Select the questions you want to include on the test/study guide.  Make any changes, add new questions, or change the formatting as desired.  Then, use the Save command to save the test file to disk.

2	Choose the Publish Internet Test option from the File menu.

3	Name the test.

4	Select the option to publish your test to the ExamView website, and then click the Next button.

5	Enter your instructor ID and password.

     If you do not already have an ID and password, click the Register Now button to launch your web browser and go to the  www.examview.com website.  You cannot proceed until you have a valid instructor ID and password.

6	Choose whether you want to publish a test or a study guide.

7	Specify when students may access the test/study guide.

8	Enter the expiration date.

9	Specify who should have access to this test/study guide.

    You can allow anyone to access the test, or you can setup a roster so that only certain students can take the test.  Important:  You must identify a roster if you want to record student scores online.  If your students are under the age of 13, you must comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

10	Enter a student password (if appropriate).

11	Review the summary information.  Click the Back button if you need to make changes.

12	Click the Publish button to post the test/study guide to the ExamView website.

     The program automatically connects to the Internet and posts the test/study guide to the ExamView server.  Access the Instructor Center at the ExamView website to preview a test, change selected parameters, or view results.  If you need to edit or delete questions, you must change the test locally and then publish a new version.  Note: An Internet connection is required to publish a test/study guide.

     Your students will be able to access the test/study guide immediately after you publish it to the website.  Direct them to the www.evtestcenter.com site to take the test/study guide.  They will need your instructor ID (not your password) and the test/study guide password.

Note:  Multimedia links set in the Question Info window are not supported with the test-hosting service.  If you want to link a multimedia object (movie, audio, image, etc.) to a question, use the hyperlink feature.  You must place the media objects on your own server or Intranet.  You can also link to other websites.  ExamView does not support the multimedia link option with the test-hosting service because of space and bandwidth limitations.


Take a Test (www.evtestcenter.com)
To take a test online at www.evtestcenter.com:

1	Start your web browser.

2	Go to the URL: www.evtestcenter.com.

     Important: You must use a browser such as Netscape 4.0/Internet Explorer 4.0 (or a more recent version) that supports cascading style sheets level 1 (CSS1) and JavaScript.  An active Internet connection is required.

3	Enter your instructor's ID code.

     Upon entering a valid code, you will see a list of the available tests .

4	Select a test.

5	Enter your name (if requested), student ID, and password.

     Contact your instructor if you have not been assigned a student ID or you do not have a password for the test.

6	Review the test and respond to all of the questions.

If you need help while working with a test, click the Help button shown at the bottom of the screen.  Click the browser's Back button to return to the test.

7	When you complete the test, review your responses and then click the Grade & Submit button located at the bottom of the test.

Your results will be emailed to your instructor.  Depending on the test settings, you may be notified of your results immediately.

8	Quit your browser or go to another page.


Take a Study Guide (www.evtestcenter.com)
To take a study guide online at www.evtestcenter.com:

1	Start your web browser.

2	Go to the URL: www.evtestcenter.com.

     Important: You must use a browser such as Netscape 4.0/Internet Explorer 4.0 (or a more recent version) that supports cascading style sheets level 1 (CSS1) and JavaScript.  An active Internet connection is required.

3	Enter your instructor's ID code.

     Upon entering a valid code, you will see a list of study guides and tests available.

4	Select a study guide.

5	Enter your name (if requested), student ID, and password.

     Contact your instructor if you have not been assigned a student ID or you do not have a password for the study guide.

6	Review the study guide and then answer all of the questions.

If you need help while working with a study guide, click the Help button shown at the bottom of the study guide.  Click the browser's Back button to return to the study guide.

7	When you complete the study guide, review your work and then click the Check Your Work button located at the bottom of the screen.

Your work is scored and you will see whether you answered each question correctly or incorrectly.

8	Click the Reset button to erase all of your responses if you want to start over.

9	Quit your browser or go to another page.


Manage Tests and View Results Online
To manage tests and view results online:

1	Launch your web browser and go to the www.examview.com website.

2	Log in to the Instructor Center.

     You must have a valid instructor ID and password to log in to the Instructor Center.  You can register for an account at the ExamView website.

3	Select an option from the website.

     At the Instructor Center you will be able to preview a test, update a class roster, view test results, review your account information, and download results.  The Instructor Center also includes many other options such as a forum to share question banks and teaching tips.


Class Roster for Internet Tests
To create/edit a class roster for an Internet test:

1	Click the Roster button that appears in Step 7 in the Publish Internet Test wizard.

     This option lets you create roster files (.txt) for use with the Internet test-hosting feature.  You can create a new roster from scratch, import a roster from another source, or export a roster file.  It is necessary to create a roster only one time.  Once you save a roster, you can simply select it.

2	Follow the instructions shown below to create a new roster, update a roster, or import a roster.

To create a new roster...

-	Enter a roster name.

-	Click Add to insert new student records. You must enter a name and ID.  The password and email address are optional. (See the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act for more important information.)

-	Choose Save from the File menu.

To edit an existing roster...

-	Choose Open from the roster File menu to open an existing file.

-	Click Add, Edit or Delete to update the roster as needed.

-	Choose Save from the File menu.

To import a roster...

-	Choose Import from the File menu.  The file to import must be in the format last name, first name, ID, email address separated by carriage returns.

-	Click Add, Edit or Delete to update the roster as needed.

-	Choose Save from the File menu.

3	Click the Done button, or choose Close from the File menu when you finish working with the roster.


Publishing Tests to Your Own Website

If you choose not to sign up for the ExamView test-hosting service, you can publish tests/study guides to your own website.  You must save the test/study guide to your hard drive, upload the files to your website, and then provide access to your students. Refer to the following sections for step-by-step instructions.

To learn more about publishing to your own website, click a topic:

Save an Internet Test/Study Guide to Your Hard Drive

Post a Test to your own Internet/Intranet Server

Take a Test using the Internet

Take a Study Guide

Receive Student Results via Email


Save an Internet Test/Study Guide to Your Hard Drive
To save an Internet test/study guide to your hard drive:

1	Build a test/study guide just as you would create a test to be printed.

Select the questions you want to include on the test/study guide.  Make any changes, add new questions, or change the formatting as desired.  Then, use the Save command to save the test file to disk.

2	Choose the Publish Internet Test option from the File menu.

3	Name the test.

4	Select the option to save the test files to your local hard drive, and then click the Next button.

5	Choose whether you want to publish a test or a study guide.

     If you choose to publish a test, you must specify an email address. When students submit a completed test, the browser sends the results to you via email.  If you prefer, you can allow students to see their results.

    If you choose to publish a study guide, you can decide whether or not to display notes (or hints) and a reference for your students. Using the study guide mode, students can check their own work.  ExamView scores each objective question and shows which responses were correct and which were wrong.

6	Review the summary information.

7	Click the Save button to save the test/study guide.

When you choose to save an Internet test to your hard drive, ExamView creates an HTML file and an accompanying folder with all of the necessary image files.  This makes it easier for you to post the files to a web server.  If, for example, you enter c:\examview\tests\chapter1, the software will create a file called chapter1.htm and a folder called chapter1_files with the required image files. (See the illustration below.)

8	Post the test/study guide to a server to make it available to your students.

9	Once you post a test, you should verify that students can access it.  You may also want to try the "Grade & Submit" feature for tests to make sure that the results are emailed to the correct address.

Notes:

•	The test generator program automatically replaces any spaces in file names with underscores ( _ ).

•	Posting to a server can be a complex process.  The specific steps will vary depending on the hardware and software configuration of your server.  If you are not familiar with the required steps, contact your network administrator for assistance.

•	When you create a test, ExamView encrypts the answer information so that students cannot see the answers in the HTML page source.  While this does help to prevent cheating, there is no foolproof method in an unsupervised environment.


Post a Test to your own Internet/Intranet Server
To post a test or study guide to your own website:

1	Start an FTP program or other utility that allows you to copy files from your hard drive to an Internet/Intranet server.

     Once you save a test/study guide formatted for the Internet, you must post all of the related files to a location on a server that your students can access.  You can post the files to a local area network, Intranet server, or an Internet server.  You must, however, have an Internet connection for students to be able to submit test results.  (This is not required for a study guide.)

2	Log in to your server.

3	Create a new folder (if necessary) on your server to hold the test/study guide files.

4	Copy the .htm file and the accompanying folder to a location on your server that your students can access.

When you choose to save an Internet test to your hard drive, ExamView creates an HTML file and an accompanying folder with all of the necessary image files.  This makes it easier for you to post the files to a web server.  If, for example, you enter chapter1 for the test file name, the software creates a file called chapter1.htm and a folder called chapter1_files.

     Important: By default, all of the file names are lowercase.  Do not change the case since these files are referenced in the HTML document. You must copy the HTML file and the accompanying folder as is.  Do not copy the HTML file into the corresponding folder.  (See the illustration below.)

5	Log off the server, if necessary.

6	Record the URL for the test/study guide HTML document or setup a link to the test.

Note:  Posting to a server can be a complex process.  The specific steps will vary depending on the hardware and software configuration of your server.  If you are not familiar with the required steps, contact your network administrator for assistance.


Take a Test using the Internet
To take a test via the Internet:

1	Start your web browser.

     Important: You must use a browser such as Netscape 4.0/Internet Explorer 4.0 (or a more recent version) that supports cascading style sheets level 1 (CSS1) and JavaScript.  An active Internet connection is required to submit test results.

2	Depending on where the test is published, perform the following step:

•	If test is available on the Internet, type the web address (URL) and test name (e.g., www.school.edu/economics/test1.htm), or enter an address for a page with a link to the test.

•	If the test is located on a local area network, use the open page command in the browser to open the test.

3	Enter your name, student ID, and email address (optional).

     This information is sent via email to the instructor when a test is completed.  None of the information is used for any other purpose.

4	Answer all of the questions.

     If you need help while working with a test, click the Help button shown at the bottom of the test.  Click the browser's Back button to return to the test.

5	When you complete the test, review your responses and then click the Grade & Submit button located at the bottom of the test.

     Your results will be emailed to your instructor.  Therefore, an active Internet connection is required to take a test.  Depending on the test settings, you may be notified of your results immediately.

6	Quit your browser or go to another page.


Take an Internet Study Guide
To take a study guide via the Internet:

1	Start your web browser.

     Important: You must use a browser such as Netscape 4.0/Internet Explorer 4.0 (or a more recent version) that supports cascading style sheets level 1 (CSS1) and JavaScript.

2	Depending on where your instructor published the study guide, perform the following step:

•	If your instructor published the study guide (or practice test) to a website, type the web address (URL) and study guide name (e.g., www.school.edu/economics/study1.htm), or enter an address for a page with a link to the study guide.

•	If the study guide is located on a local area network, use the open page command in the browser to open the study guide.

3	Enter your name.

4	Answer all of the questions.

5	When you complete the study guide, review your responses and then click the Check Your Work button located at the bottom of the study guide.

     Your work is scored and the browser will identify whether you answered each question correctly or incorrectly.  No results are sent to your instructor.

6	Click the Reset button to erase all of your responses if you want to start over.

7	Quit your browser or go to another page.


Child Online Privacy Protection Act
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

If you use the ExamView Internet test-hosting feature, please be aware of the following privacy concerns.

In you create a test with a class roster, you will see that we have provided space for your students' names, IDs, and email addresses. The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act precludes us from requesting and collecting any information that would allow someone to identify or contact a student who is under the age of 13 (e.g., full name, home address, email address, social security number, telephone number, and so on).

Accordingly, FOR STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 13, please do NOT provide us with the student's real name, email address, or any ID number that a third party might be able to associate with the student (e.g., social security number). Instead, we require that you use a code number or user ID for each of your students that you have contrived and that could not be used by someone else to identify that student.

Your access to the Internet test-hosting service is conditioned upon your agreement to comply with this requirement, your use of the service will constitute your agreement to comply and to hold us harmless from any cost or damage we might suffer as a consequence of your failure to do so.


Receive Student Results via Email

When your students complete an Internet test, the browser will send the student's test results and all responses directly to you via email.  The email will include the following information:

•	student name and ID

•	raw score and percentage score for objective-based questions

•	responses for each question (objective and open-ended questions)


Picture (pop-up)
Picture

A picture is any graphic image such as a diagram, mathematical formula, photograph, or chart.  You can insert a picture into a question, answer, or narrative by pasting a graphic from another application or by choosing to insert a picture.  The following formats are supported: bitmap (.bmp), jpeg (.jpg), tiff (.tif), and Macintosh PICT (.pct).


Question Bank (pop up)
Question Bank

Question banks are databases of questions from which you can make selections to be included on a test.  A question bank may include any of the following question types:  true/false, modified true/false, multiple choice, yes/no, completion (fill-in-the-blank), matching, numeric response, problem, short answer, essay, case, and other.

To permanently change a question for use on all new tests you create, use the Question Bank Editor, not the Test Builder.  Changes to questions that are a part of a test do not affect the original question bank item.


Baseline (pop-up)
Baseline

The baseline of an image determines its vertical position on a line.  By default, the baseline of an image aligns with the baseline of the text in the current paragraph.


Matching Group (pop-up)
Matching Group

A matching group consists of the choices (or a picture with choices) and the corresponding questions.  When you build a test, you can select all or some of the questions from a group.  All of the choices are shown in the test regardless of how many of the questions you select.  Matching groups are independent of one another.  That is, you cannot combine questions from one group with the questions and choices of another group.

If you selected matching questions for your test using the QuickTest Wizard, you may be asked to specify the number of matching groups.  For example, suppose you requested 8 matching questions and there are two matching groups, each with 10 questions, in the question bank.  You can choose to select all 8 questions from one group or have the wizard select the questions from both of the groups.


Modified True/False (pop-up)
Modified True/False

A modified true/false question is similar to a standard true/false question, in that, a student must indicate if a sentence or phrase is true or false.  For these kinds of questions, a student must also change or edit the question if it is false to make it true.


Multimedia Link (pop-up)
Multimedia Link

The multimedia link is for online (LAN-based or Internet) test delivery.  You can enter the name of a video (.avi) or audio (.wav) file in this field.

Note: Links are not supported for the test-hosting service.  You can, however, use the hyperlink feature in these instances.


Answer Strip (pop-up)
Answer Strip

An answer strip makes grading objective questions (e.g., multiple choice, true/false, etc.) a snap!  The answers for all of the objective questions appear in columns on a separate page that ExamView prints at the end of each test.

To use the answer strip, fold it so that only one column is visible at a time.  The spacing for the answers on the answer strip corresponds to the vertical spacing of the questions on the test.  Hold the answer strip up to a page on a student's completed test to check his or her work.

Note:  The answer strip works best when you set the test layout preferences to leave space for answers.


Narrative (pop-up)
Narrative

A narrative is a table, descriptive passage, special instruction, picture, or other information that can be attached to (or linked to) one or more questions.  All questions linked to the same narrative print together as a group on a test.


Pile (pop-up)
Pile

A pile is a grouping of slots in an equation.  Pressing the Enter key while you are in a slot will create a pile (a stack of slots).  Piles can be aligned either to the left, center, right, at the equal sign, or at the decimal point.


Slot (pop-up)
Slot

A slot is the smallest unit of an equation.  A slot can contain text, symbols, and templates.  When you press the Tab key in an equation, you move from slot to slot.  An equation is typically composed of many slots.


Template (pop-up)
Template

A template is an arrangement of slots in an equation to form a single mathematical unit.  Templates may represent fractions, integrals, parentheses groups, square roots, matrices, and many other mathematical structures.


Rejoinder (pop-up)
Rejoinder

A rejoinder is a hint or tip that appears when a student takes a test at the computer.  If you use the online testing features, you can enter a rejoinder in the Notes field.  Rejoinders help students to focus their efforts.  For multiple choice questions, you can set up a rejoinder for each response.  Format the information in the Notes field as follows.  All other question types are limited to a single rejoinder.  The maximum length of a rejoinder is 1000 characters.

/A/Refer to page 32 for more information. /B/That's correct! /C/You're on the right track. /D/Did you consider all of the factors?


Rationale (pop-up)
Rationale

For Multiple Choice, Yes/No, and True/False question types, you can enter a rationale (or explanation) for the answer.  If, for example, you create a multiple choice question that involves a  calculation, you could enter an explanation of the calculation in the Rationale entry area.  This provides more information if you need to explain to your students why a particular answer choice is correct.

The rationale prints on the answer key and is intended for instructor use.  You can, however, show the rationale to students who take a study guide (practice test) online.

Note:  A separate Rationale entry area is not provided for the other question types since the Answer entry area provides enough space for the answer and any explanation that may be needed.


Internet Test or Study Guide (pop-up)
Internet Test or Study Guide

Publishing a test, you can choose to show the test score to your students, receive results via email, and control whether or not students can take the test multiple times.  If you choose to receive results via email, the browser will use the email address you set up when you registered for the test-hosting service.  Access the Instructor Center online at www.examview.com  to change your email address, if necessary.  If you choose not to receive results via email, you can still review results online.

Publishing a study guide (or practice test), you can decide whether to display notes (or hints), a reference, and/or a question rationale. Using the study guide mode, students can check their own work.  ExamView scores each objective question and shows whether responses are correct and incorrect.


Set Language
To set the instruction language:

1	Select the Test menu and then Instructions.  Choose the Set Language option.

     Important: If you choose this option while a test is open, the program changes the instructions for the current test only.  If you want to set the default language for all future tests, close the test before choosing this option.

2	Select the language option.

3	Click OK to complete the process.