FAQs Archive - Page 6 of 9

Q: How do I change fonts?

The fonts you see in the writing editor have been set in the Style Guide you are using. The Style Guide you choose has the fonts set based on pre-defined style requirements. Typical academic fonts are: Paragraph & Lists: Times New Roman, double line spacing, 12 pt Headings: Arial, double line spacing,with varying sizes depending on the heading level (1-5) These have been saved in the pre-defined style already. To change a font, means changing the Style Guide. To customize a style guide: Click on the 'Options' menu on the left-hand side of the writing object Select 'Format' and a menu will appear Make the changes Click Save as new to create a custom Style Guide, or if you have done this already, click Save. Note: a 'Custom style guide' needs to be maintained by you. If you need assistance, please contact the Support Desk. Tips: Currently, any format changes made to any writing object will be applied to ALL writing objects in that section (i.e., cover, preliminaries, body, addenda). This keeps your output looking consistent and professional. If you need a specific style for a single object, try customizing 'Heading 5' and use that. Typically, most writing projects don't need 5 levels of heading, so this one is a 'spare', and can be used as you require.

Q: How do your legal references compare with other products?

ComWriter has 19 reference types when compared with 5 from EndNote and only 4 from other bibliographic tools. Our references cover: International material (Treaty & UN official document) Judicial material (7 types) Legislative material (10 types) ComWriter also surpasses every other reference type (e.g., books & journal material) so that references are always accurate.

Q: Do you have a thesaurus?

If you are using Google Chrome , you can access the Thesuaurus as follows: Highlight the word/term Right click with your mouse to revea the drop menu On the drop menu click on ' Look Up In Dictionary ' To change a word/term you have already entered, you will have to manually type any new word/term you require

Q: How do I add an equation?

Currently, equations can only be added as an image. An equation editor is on our future enhancement list. See Also: How do I add images?

Q: Can I use ComWriter for FREE?

Yes you can. There are two ways: 1. The STUDENT PLAN is always FREE 2. If you'd like to upgrade to the RESEARCHER PLAN, then you can invite friends and for everyone that signs up, you both get a free month. So, invite 12 friends and get 12 months for free : Go to Account Details Find the section 'Invite Your Friends' Click the + button and add their name and email, then click send email, all done! When that person signs up to ComWriter then 30 days free use will be automatically added to your account. Your friend will also get 30 days free. Tips: Your friend must activate their account for the offer to be added to their (and your) account Make sure you are on the Researcher Plan before inviting your friends