You can work in Author using Desktop mode (remote desktop connection) or Browser mode.
After you have selected Author on the Primary navigation you will be presented with a dialog box giving you two options:
You can work in Author using Desktop mode (remote desktop connection) or Browser mode.
After you have selected Author on the Primary navigation you will be presented with a dialog box giving you two options:
How to open in Browser mode
opens Author directly into your browser. Choose this mode if you want to quickly switch between Author and other parts of the application.
How to open in Desktop mode
downloads a file to enable you to work in desktop mode. Choose the desktop mode if you want to work across multiple monitors and have lots of windows open.
2. A Remote Desktop Connection file is downloaded onto your computer. To open this, either:
4. You will be asked for a email address/username and password. This dialog box may look different, depending on your computer's operating system.
5. Go back to your open Author-it dialog box.
5. Select
.6. Copy this name and password.
7. Insert into your Remote App dialog box.
8. Select Connect or OK in your Remote App window.
7. The RemoteApp Starting... window opens. Wait for the application to load
8. Your company's Library opens.
Note: If you're not an authorized user, the following message displays: An authentication error has occurred. The Local Security Authority cannot be contacted.
If you cannot access the remote desktop, check with your IT department to ensure your firewall allows access to downloading these sorts of files.