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		<p>
		In this guide, you will learn how to create tests and worksheets.
		</p>
		<p>
		When you create a new Acces document, Test/Worksheet is the default document type.
		</p>

  <div class="info">
      This article assumes that you are using the problems from one of your installed Database Modules. If you are
      writing your own problems, refer to the article <a href="createmyownproblem.xml" shape="rect">Creating Your Own Problems</a>
      for more information.
    </div>
  <ol>
      <li>Open Acces4. Acces will automatically create a new document for you in the Test/Worksheet format.
      </li>
      <li>Use the Database Browser to select the Database Module from which you will select your problems. Double-click
      on the module to move down the database levels to find the grade-level and standard you want to assess.
        <div class="terms">
          The Database Browser, by default, is located in the top, left portion of the Acces4 window. The Database
          Browser allows you to browse for problems to add to your document. <img class="screenshot-noshadow mac" src="images/databasebrowser.png"></img>
        </div>
        <div class="tip">
          You can use the arrow keys on your keyboard to quickly navigate the Database Browser:
          <ul>
            <li>Use the Up and Down arrows to select an item from the browser
            </li>
            <li>Use the Right arrow to open a selected item
            </li>
            <li>Use the Left arrow to go back one level
            </li>
          </ul>
        </div>
      </li>
      <li>When you find a problem you want to use, either double-click it or select it and press <span class="key">
        ENTER</span> to attach it to your document.
      </li>
      <li>Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have finished adding problems to your document.
      </li>
      <li>You can easily rearrange the order of your problems by dragging them to a new position in the Document Tree.
        <div class="terms">
          The <b>Document Tree</b> shows the different elements that make up your document. By default, the <b>Document
          Tree</b> is displayed in the bottom left corner of the Acces window. <img class="screenshot-noshadow mac" src="images/documenttree.png"></img>
        </div>
      </li>
	  <li>Use the <span class="menu">Format</span> menu to style your test the way you want.
		<img class="screenshot-noshadow" src="images/formatmenu.png"/>
      
        <div class="info">
          For information about formatting options, see the article <a href="formattingyourdocument.xml" shape="rect">Formatting
          Your Document to Mimic a State Test</a>
        </div>
      </li>
	  	  <span class="win"><li>
Preview your document by choosing <span class="menu">File > Print Preview</span>.
	  <img class="screenshot-noshadow" src="images/printpreview.png"/></li></span>
	  
	  <span class="mac"><li>Preview your document by choosing <span class="menu">File > Print</span>, then clicking <span class="button">Preview.</span>
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			<img class="screenshot" src="images/mac/preview.png"/>
		</div>
		<div>
			<img class="screenshot" src="images/mac/printpreview.png" />
		</div>
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	  </li></span>
	  
	  <li>When you are satisified, you can print your document, <a href="exportpdf.xml">export to a PDF</a>, or <a href="exportdocpackage.xml">export your test as a document package</a>.
	  </li>
    </ol>
</guide>
