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- The Elsa toolbar
Last updated on July 03, 2025
The Elsa toolbar is where you can complete many tasks in Elsa.The toolbar features two tabs: the Home tab and the Insert tab. On the Home tab, you will see options to complete actions such as formatting...
- Elsa Webinar Information
Last updated on August 08, 2025
Elsa offers short webinars and office hour sessions as part of its training and onboarding support to our authors.Upcoming WebinarsWebinar titleDateTimeMeeting linkAuthor FAQsSeptember 12th, 20259:00-9:30...
- Elsa Training Guides for Editors and Authors
Last updated on March 12, 2026
Welcome to Elsa! These guides are meant to be self-paced training for current or upcoming Editors and Authors. Simply click the drop-downs to reveal training guides and more information.Need more help?...
- What should I do if I receive an error message?
Last updated on November 19, 2024
If you have received an error message indicating that “Something went wrong and your recent changes have not been saved. Save should re-engage soon. Do not close this window until the document is saved”...
- As a contributor, how do I send and receive chapters in the workflow for review?
Last updated on June 12, 2025
Contributors will have access only to chapters to which they are assigned (see below images for reference). These will appear on the project overview page as well as the Table of Contents. Only one contributor...
- How do I edit a Table of Contents?
Last updated on March 12, 2026
The Table of Contents (ToC) is initially created before Editors and Authors are added to a project. Once the project is underway, Editors and Authors are expected to manage and maintain the ToC themselves....
- How do I add Contributors to my project?
Last updated on October 08, 2026
Video: How to Add Contributors and ReviewersEditors, Authors, and Content Managers can add Contributors to chapters from the Team page in Elsa. Contributors can only be added by project members with the...
- As an Editor, how do I send and receive chapters in the workflow for review?
Last updated on September 22, 2026
If you are an Editor on a project, you will know a chapter is ready for you to review because you will receive an email notification that the chapter has been sent to you in the workflow. If there are...
- How can I delete content in Elsa?
Last updated on April 11, 2025
We recommend authors delete content themselves in order to prevent accidental content loss and to maintain version control. To do this, highlight your text starting from below the Keywords section down...
- Elsevier Style, Permission Guides, and Book Policies for Authors, Editors, and Contributors Working in Elsa
Last updated on August 26, 2026
Find information and guidance on style, permissions, and references by accessing the documents below.The Complete Reference Guide to the Elsevier Copyediting Specification for Authors v3.8Quick Reference...