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- How do I import a Word document?
Last updated on November 06, 2025
Webinar: How to Import a Word fileIf you've created content offline, you can import a Word .docx file into Elsa to take advantage of tools like Publishing Assistant and easily share work with collaborators.Before...
- What are callouts/how can I number items in my text
Last updated on August 29, 2025
What are callouts?Callouts are references or in-text citations you insert into your text to link to figures, tables, boxes, or to cross-reference other items. Inserting a callout also allows you to number...
- How do I add chapter keywords?
Last updated on March 08, 2024
Elsa allows you to tag your content and add chapter keywords directly in the platform. Adding keywords in Elsa will make a chapter and/or its individual elements easier to discover on Elsevier platforms...
- How do I copy references from text and then paste into Elsa?
Last updated on July 07, 2025
You can copy references from text (like a Word Document) and paste into Elsa to build your reference library. To paste your references: Navigate to the Insert ribbon on the toolbar Click on the References...
- How do I work with LaTeX in Elsa?
Last updated on November 14, 2025
You can add your LaTeX files to Elsa by following the below steps:Note: LaTeX files will not appear in the Write space but are instead transmitted directly to our production vendors. If you wish to review...
- How do I use track changes in Elsa?
Last updated on March 25, 2026
Track changes is a powerful collaboration tool in Elsa, giving users the ability to see content changes made in their chapters and to accept or decline those changes.Note: Track Changes is enabled by default...
- How do I add Formulas/Equations?
Last updated on July 25, 2025
Elsa uses the Wiris MathType Equations Editor to power our Formula Builder. For more information or help using the Formula Builder, visit the MathType web documentation center.If you are working with LaTeX,...
- FAQ for Blind and Nonblind Reviews
Last updated on April 13, 2026
Overview of the blind and nonblind reviewer features in Elsa:The process of inviting reviewers is similar to how editors invite contributors to a project and is done via the Team page. Elsa essentially...
- How do I add Footnotes?
Last updated on May 22, 2025
Footnotes can be inserted by placing your cursor in the text where you would like the footnote to appear, navigating to the “Insert” tab on the toolbar and then selecting the footnote icon from the top...
- Can I use any keyboard shortcuts in Elsa?
Last updated on January 16, 2025
To see a list of keyboard shortcuts which can be used in Elsa, click on the ‘info’ button on the bottom right-hand side of your screen while editing in the Write Space. From the dropdown, click on ‘Keyboard...