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General Layout |
Two Column Printing
To enable two column printing check the “Two Column Printing” checkbox.
You may adjust the gap between columns by entering a value between 0 and 1 in the “Gap Between Columns” entry box.
When you change this setting, all of the questions in the bank are affected, not just the questions for a specific test.
Page Margins
Click inside the text boxes to adjust the size of page margins. Minimum page margins will depend on your printer.
Question Font Default
This option displays the current font, size and style default for all question, answer, figure and header text that you will be entering or importing. To change this information, click on the Change button.
Make font type, size and style selections by clicking on an item in one of the list boxes. All prefixes will match the sample format displayed in the dialog. Click OK when finished.
Prefix Font Default
This option displays the current font, size and style default for question numbers, the alphabetic or numeric prefix for choices in multiple choice and matching questions, and the prefix for True or False questions. To change this information, click on the Change button.
Make font type, size and style selections by clicking on an item in one of the list boxes. All prefixes will match the sample format displayed in the dialog. Click OK when finished.
NOTE: Pop-up menus and list boxes will only display the fonts, sizes and styles currently installed on your computer.
Question Defaults
Question Prefix and Suffix - Click inside the text boxes and enter up to 5 characters for prefixes and suffixes. This information will appear before and after all question numbers.
IMPORTANT: A typical suffix is a colon followed by 2 spaces. As an example, a prefix and suffix combination may be a left and a right parentheses. Prefixes and suffixes will affect a question’s line length, and in some cases, a prefix will not print.
Default tab stops - Click inside the text box to enter the amount of space for tabs. This option will be used mainly for line returns.
Extra space between questions - Click inside the text box and designate the amount of white space that appears between each question on a printed test. If a “0” appears in the text box, one single-spaced line will print between each question. For example, insert 0.25 for 1/4 inch or 0.125 for 1/8 inch of white space between each question.
Answer required - This option will require at least a one character answer for all test questions. For example, T or F for True or False questions and the number or letter corresponding to the correct answer selection for Multiple Choice questions. If not checked, answers will not be required when typing or importing questions.
When Switching to New Chapter, Show - When you switch from one chapter to another, MicroTest Pro can display either the first or the last question in the selected chapter as the first question to be viewed or edited. Click on the pop-up menu to select the desired option.
Store Graphics in Cross Platform Format - If checked, all graphics pasted into your question bank will paste as a bitmap image (Device Independent Bitmap files or ‘DIB’) to enable use of the graphic in question banks viewed on both Macintosh and PC/Compatible computers. Unfortunately, graphics stored in this format will not retain the same print quality that exists in the graphic’s original format. If you will be working with your question bank on one type of computer, it is recommended that you leave this box unchecked. For more information, see Cross Platform Considerations .
Show page margins on screen - If checked, MicroTest Pro will display page margins for each question in the Edit Questions window.
Show nonprinting characters - If checked, MicroTest Pro will display nonprinting characters such as hard carriage returns and tab stops on screen.