JIT Write is a basic word processor designed for younger learners or anyone who benefit from a simple, easy‑to‑use interface. 



Open JIT Write

  1. Launch JIT. ‘Write’ will automatically open.


Choose Your Background

  1. Select a template from the available options or

  2. Click the ‘Pictures’ tab to add your own image by:

    • Uploading a picture from My Files

    • Searching Google for an image

    • Taking a photo directly



Add Text

  1. Click anywhere on the page to start typing.

  2. Use the tools on the left side to change:

    • Font style

    • Text colour

    • Font size



Use Word Lists

  1. When using a template, a relevant preset word list will appear automatically.

  2. To open the word list, click on its title.

  3. The word list shows vocabulary suited to your template.

  4. Click the blue speech bubble next to any word to hear it read aloud.

  5. Click a word to add it to your page.

  6. Use the left and right arrows to browse alternative word lists.

  7. To switch to a custom or shared word list, click the black arrow at the top left of the word list.

  8. You can also create your own word lists within j2create. Find out how here



Add audio to your file


  1. Click the microphone button to record audio linked to the text. This could be reading the page aloud, or talking about how your created the work.
  2. Click the record button
  3. Click the stop button to stop recording
  4. Click the play button to listen back
  5. Click ok to add to the JIT Write file



Save Your Work

  1. Rename your work by clicking the title.

  2. Press the save icon to save your document.


Use Text-to-Speech

  1. Click the blue speech bubble at the top of the page to hear the page read aloud

  2. Highlight any text on the page and select the speech option to hear it read aloud.

  3. This supports reading and writing development and makes the tool accessible to all learners.


Use Speech-to-Text

  1. Click the Speech-to-text icon to start dictating.

  2. Speak clearly; JIT Write will convert your speech into text in real time.

  3. Note: Speech-to-text converts one sentence at a time.

    Creating your work

  4. Click add text to add the text to your page