Inspiration: Quick Tips

• Inspiration automatically starts in Diagram view
• Begin by typing in your Main Idea. Don’t worry about your spelling for now…just type
• After you type in your Main Idea go to the Toolbar at the top, Single-click the Rapidfire action button
  Rapidfire places a lightening bolt on your main idea

  Type in a few words related to your Main Idea, Hit Enter/return on the keyboard

  Notice how the few words you just typed have added a new bubble!

  Keep entering in your ideas until you have at least six or seven bubbles

  You can enlarge the view of your document. Click on the big mountain, try it!

  Go back to the Toolbar at the top, switch from Diagram view to Outline view

  On your first subtopic single-click on the toolbar the Note icon and type in a brief note

  Go back to Diagram view

  Notice how the program has added a notepad with a pencil. This is a visual reminder that you have added a note.

  Single click on the note and you will see the information you had typed. You can add more information if you want at this point and click on the ‘x’ to close it up.

  Always be sure to save your work by naming your file then saving it to a disc

  Next, try using a Template

  Click on File

  Click on Open Template

  Double-click on Language Arts

  Double-click on Writing Directions

  Review the steps in the process listed on the template

  If you need additional instructions on Inspiration contact Mike Morrison in Counseling and Career Services at 822-3505

  You can download a free 30-day trial copy at http://www.inspiration.com/freetrial/index.cfm

  You can find more ‘how-to’ information at the following web site http://www.ettc.net/techfellow/inspir.htm

Back to Assistive Technology