In this article, you will learn how to create a test with the following format:

This example has a set of directions for the entire test, followed by two passages. Then, two groups of problems follow, each with its own set of directions.

For this guide, you will need a new Acces document.
  1. Navigate the Database Browser to find the problems you want to insert.
  2. Insert a problem by double-clicking or by selecting it and pressing Enter.
  3. When prompted, select the option "Add the problem and its associated passage" and click OK.
  4. Repeat the previous steps until you have added all of the necessary problems and passages.
  5. Insert Directions.
    For more information on inserting directions, see the article Inserting Directions

  6. Because a part can have only one direction, you need to create a new part in order to insert another direction.

    Insert a new part after the current part using one of these methods:
    • Choose Insert > Part
    • Right-click on the white space below the last problem in the Documtent Tree and choose Add New Part from the shortcut menu
    • Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+P
  7. Insert directions into the second part.
  8. Drag the problems associated with the second set of directions into the second part.
  9. Repeat steps 6-8 for the remaining problems.
  10. Drag the parts containing the problems into the part containing the passages. This will create subparts within Part 1 that can have their own directions and format settings.
    Subparts are indented in the Document Tree
  11. Select subpart 1 in the Document Tree and choose Format > Test/Wksh. Options
  12. Set Columns to 2
  13. Select Show directions and at top of page.
  14. Select the radio button labeled Apply setting to current Part only.
  15. Repeat steps 11-14 for the remaining subparts
  16. Preview your document by choosing File > Print, then clicking Preview File > Print Preview... or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+R