The layout only allows for a maximum of 17 words. You can also change the size of the word search puzzle and then hit CREATE again to see how it looks. If you're not happy with the layout, you can hit the SCRAMBLE button to generate a different layout. You can select the ANSWER KEY tab to the right to see where your words actually appear. When you have finished entering words, hit the CREATE button to see a preview of your worksheet.

If you want to use a short phrase such as 'lunch box' you may do so, but be aware that it will show up in the word search puzzle without the space between the words, like 'lunchbox'. If that happens, make the puzzle bigger by entering higher values for 'down' and 'across'. Our worksheet generator will tell you if it can't fit all your words into the area you entered. Picking a theme for the words you want to put in your word search will make the word search seem more professional. Method 1 Selecting Your Search Words Download Article 1 Decide on the theme of your word search.

Next, enter values for the height (letters down) and width (letters across) of the generated puzzle. You can get as creative as you like-just follow these steps to learn how to create your own word search.

Very few or very many words usually results in an awkward-looking puzzle. Just make sure that you have one word per line. Some tips for a quality puzzle: Try to use a word list of between 20 and 40 words. You can type these by hand or paste them in from another document, such as a word processing document or a spreadsheet. To make a word search, enter your list of words in the large area provided.

Create a word search worksheet