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ExamWritePad is the UK’s first word processor built and designed specifically for use with controlled assessments/exams. Written with guidelines set out by many UK exam boards, makes it unique and provides an answer to many a dilemma of which software to use

What is ExamWritePad?
ExamWritePad is the UK’s very first (Windows PC-based) word processor built and designed specifically for use with controlled assessments/exams. Written
v24.07.22.1200
What’s New/Fixed? We have been working hard behind the scenes to bring you the latest update and its a big
Future plans and pricing update
I just wanted to first of all say a big thank you to all the educational establishments that have joined
v24.05.19.1200
What’s New/Fixed? ADDED: A PDF Password dialog box, top-most, that now works in fullscreen mode. FIXED: When loading a PDF
v24.05.11.1200 (IMPORTANT)
It has been identified that some schools may encounter an issue where they will receive an error when trying to
v24.05.01.1200
Remember to backup your ExamWritePadSettings.json file and logo.png file before applying any upgrade/install, then afterwards replace both files and run
v24.04.01.1200
Remember to backup your ExamWritePadSettings.json file and logo.png file before applying any upgrade/install, then afterwards replace both files and run
v24.03.01.1200
Remember to backup your ExamWritePadSettings.json file and logo.png file before applying any upgrade/install, then afterwards replace both files and run
Routine Maintenance - 13th Jan 2024
Just a quick update: the ExamWritePad website will be down for a few hours @ 2am UK GMT on 13th
v23.12.10.1200
What's New/Fixed? Remember to back up your ExamWritePadSettings.json file before applying any upgrade/install, then afterwards run the settings file in
v23.11.01.1200
What's New/Fixed? Remember to backup your ExamWritePadSettings.json file before applying any upgrade/install, then afterwards run the settings file in the
Roadmap for next release
Just a quick update to let everyone know that the immediate roadmap of features/changes is as follows: ExamText File (under
v23.08.01.1200
What's New/Fixed? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prerequisites -----------------------------------------------------------------------------   Windows 11 Windows 10(1903 or higher) Windows 10(1809 or below) Windows 7 Microsoft® .NET
Taking Orders NOW/How to purchase
We have decided to start taking orders now in preparation for the August release date of ExamWritePad. Head over to
Big announcement! UPDATE #3
Having spent many years on this project, eight years to be exact, it has now come to the point where
v23.02.04.2338
What's New/Fixed? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prerequisites -----------------------------------------------------------------------------   Windows 11 Windows 10(1903 or higher) Windows 10(1809 or below) Windows 7 Microsoft® .NET
v22.12.19.1924
What's New/Fixed? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prerequisites -----------------------------------------------------------------------------   Windows 11 Windows 10(1903 or higher) Windows 10(1809 or below) Windows 7 Microsoft® .NET
v22.07.07.2311
What's New/Fixed? Added: MP3 Player and CD Player are pinnable/unpinnable so they can be moved around the screen instead of
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