| Feature | Computer-Based | Paper-Based | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Headphones (no noise distraction). On-screen questions. | Shared audio speaker. Physical pencil. | | Reading | Split screen: Text on left, questions on right. No page flipping. | Must flip pages between text and questions. | | Writing | Word counter. Spell-check disabled (but auto-correct shows errors). | Handwritten. Must count words manually. | | Editing | Cut, copy, paste, reorder paragraphs easily. | Erasing or crossing out looks messy. |
A comparison of for Academic vs. General Training british council computer based ielts
Here is everything you need to know about taking your IELTS on a computer with the British Council. | Feature | Computer-Based | Paper-Based | |
| Feature | Computer-Based | Paper-Based | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Headphones (no noise distraction). On-screen questions. | Shared audio speaker. Physical pencil. | | Reading | Split screen: Text on left, questions on right. No page flipping. | Must flip pages between text and questions. | | Writing | Word counter. Spell-check disabled (but auto-correct shows errors). | Handwritten. Must count words manually. | | Editing | Cut, copy, paste, reorder paragraphs easily. | Erasing or crossing out looks messy. |
A comparison of for Academic vs. General Training
Here is everything you need to know about taking your IELTS on a computer with the British Council.