FAQs - Author-it On-Premises

Author-it overview questions
When to use Author-it
How does Author-it increase productivity?
How does Author-it differ from word processing applications?
How does Author-it differ from HTML-based authoring tools?
Author-it vs Word-based Tools
How does Author-it differ from WinHelp-based tools
Can Author-it produce documents in other languages?
How do I evaluate documentation tools?
Author-it concepts FAQ
What are libraries and books in Author-it?
What does object-oriented mean?
Does Author-it use the concept of projects?
Why Are The File Locations Relative?
Author & Contribute FAQ
Can Author-it handle foreign languages?
How do I choose a folder structure?
Should I use linked or embedded graphics?
Create links from graphics
How do I remove character formatting?
How do I handle interrupted alphabetic or numeric lists where I have added a graphic or a note?
How do I change every instance?
Text find & replace
Object search
Change a template
How do I exclude my topic trom HTML when based on the normal template?
How do I get reports?
Can I export object names and numbers to a text file?
How do I set WinHelp browse sequences?
Content FAQ
Change inherited property settings
How do I know where to start a new topic?
How do I see what my document will look like?
Can graphics be resized without distortion?
Does Author-it have a built-in image capture function?
How can I add a graphic to the Contents frame?
How can I combine text with file objects?
How do I create glossary terms?
How do I create multi-level numbered headings?
How does Author-it handle conditional text?
Can I Copy Books Between Libraries?
Team authoring FAQ
Can Author-it be used with ClearCase?
Can more than one person work on the same book?
How do I control authoring standards for the whole team?
Do I need a document management system as well as Author-it?
How do I create sub-books?
How do we work concurrently on the same library?
Publishing FAQ
Why do variables assigned to sub-books not get resolved?
What do I do when I have publishing problems?
How long does publishing take?
Can Publishing be done in a batch file, say daily or once a week?
Can I output to PDF?
How do I update my document?
How can I prevent Author-it from publishing the blank 'allowpagebreak' style in the Word document?
How do I make my printed document single-sided
How can I display cropmarks on each page without losing my normal headers and footers?
How do I remove the "Printed On ..." date line?
How do I ensure my graphics are included in my Word document? - On-Premises
Why doesn't search work in published HTML Help?
Why do I have duplicate HTML pages in the same book?
Can I attach my own cascading stylesheets?
How do I get multiple topics to appear as one HTML Help page?
How do I increase the font size of the HTML Help topic heading?
How does context sensitivity in HTML Help compare with Windows Help
How do I deliver the Help project to the client?
What Windows Help components do I need to send someone?
Review FAQ
Review FAQ
Author-it administration & maintenance FAQ
How do I track and report on changes to objects?
Will the library I create with the evaluation edition be compatible with my licensed edition?
Which files should I backup?
Why should you backup your files?

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