About the Word Prediction Tool

The Co:Writer Word Prediction tool is available for students with the appropriate accommodations on all devices for most subjects. This tool automatically predicts each word as students type a written response, allowing them to select a word from a suggested list instead of typing it manually.

1.To use the Co:Writer Word Prediction tool, students begin to type in the text box for an item with a written response. Suggested words automatically pop up based on what students type.

2.To select a suggested word, students do either of the following:

To select a word with the mouse, click it in the list of words.
To select a word using keyboard navigation, press the number key associated with that word in the list.

Note: Since number keys are used to select options in the menu, students may not be able to use some number keys to enter numerals in the text box. If a student needs to enter a numeral when Co:Writer Word Prediction is enabled, they should select 123 in the corner of the pop-up. A list of numerals appears. Students can select a numeral or select abc to return to the list of suggested words.

For more information on the Word Prediction tool, review the Assistive Technology Manual from the portal.