WriteOn for Windows, and its predecessors WriteOn Plus and WriteOn, have set the standard in children's word processors that others have followed. "WriteOn fills the word processing gap perfectly" said the TES. "WriteOn Plus is an exciting, compelling piece of word processing software that would inspire any writer" enthused Junior Education.

WriteOn for Windows retains all the best features of its predecessors, and adds lots more. Beginners can use a very simple screen with large letters and an uncluttered appearance. And pupils can gently have access to more advanced features as they get more confident, with four different levels of options. But WriteOn for Windows gives children (and teachers) just about everything you could want in a word processor. It can act as a whole word processor (with optional pictures); it can speak with 20 different voices (English, not American); it records the words that children misspell; it is highly configurable, and much more.

The program comes with a highly praised spell-checker especially designed for children. You can choose between a Beginner's and an Advanced dictionary. And the spell-checker can speak the suggested words (on their own or in the sentence) so that children can hear which word fits.


As beginners progress they can use more advanced features, by choosing one of the four available levels. For example, you can introduce the use of buttons with icons at level 2; at level 3 you may wish to get children to use a simple ruler with margins and tabs, until at level 4 they can be given almost all the features they will meet in professional word processing. But you can configure each level to do exactly what you think is most appropriate for your children.