FAQs Archive - Page 5 of 9

Q: Ho do I add a reference?

In ComWriter, you do not need to know how to format a citation in your discipline style (e.g., APA, Harvard, Chicago); all you have to do is Add the resource , and Insert a link to the resource in your text , and ComWriter will do all the formatting for you. Follow these easy steps: On the Research tab: Add your reference/resource using 'Add' or 'Find' On the Projects tab, Start a New Project Open your project Activate the cursor inside a paragraph Click 'Insert citation' (see 1 on image below) Select the resource you added Customize the resource, as required Add a citation prefix (e.g., see, refer, as cited in) Pinpoint a Page number or Page span of numbers, if required Add a citation suffix, if required (e.g., as an example) Include 'Author in text', if required, and use the drop list to add a 's, or ' to the last author's name, if required Click Insert and a blue (ref) tag will appear in your paragraph (see 2 on image below) Click on the blue tag and you can see what resource you have added. You can also edit the citation, or add anotherresource, if required (see 1 on image below) When you export your project, the citation will be automatically formatted based on the style you chose when you started the project See Also Creating a bibliography Video guides

Q: Why does my list numbering not reflect my decisions in the style guide?

The use of writing objects (the text boxes you write in) is a new concept for word processors. Currently, there are a number of technical difficulties that prevent us from reflecting your style choices in the browser. However, your style choices will appear in your exported document.

Q: Why does my list not align with the outline?

The use of writing objects (the boxes you write into) is a new concept for word processors, so there are still a few technical issue for us to work out. To realign the list, grab the moving icon on the right-hand side and lift the object as if you were about to relocate it. Place (or drop) it back again, and the list and outline should be aligned.

Q: How can I import an image created in Microsoft Word?

In Microsoft Word you can save objects added into your document as pictures by using the option found on the right click: 'Save as picture'. An alternative process is to create your images in powerpoint, select all, and then save as image.

Q: How do I import tables created in Microsoft Word?

Microsoft Word does not enable image files to be created from tables. So, follow this procedure to create an image of your table: In Word, copy the table Open Excel, and use 'Paste Special...', then select 'Microsoft Word Document Object' (Note: this option will only appear if you have copied the table in Word first) Once you have pasted the table, right click on the table and use the 'Save as picture' option Save the picture to your desktop as this will make it easier to find and add into ComWriter