Publishing Assistant
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- How do I use the Publishing Assistant?
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Users can easily keep track of what needs to be completed in their chapters with the Publishing Assistant.Located in the Write space, the Publishing Assistant provides alerts for some actions that have...
- 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...
- 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...
- Chapter Allotments
Last updated on August 28, 2025
What are chapter allotments?Chapter allotments define limits for words (or pages), figures, tables, boxes, and references within a chapter. For example, if a project’s total word count is 200,000, Chapter...
- 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 create and edit tables in Elsa?
Last updated on February 02, 2024
Our table editor lets you create tables directly in the write space.Click the ‘Insert Table’ button in the toolbar to create a table outline with as many rows and columns as you need. Use the table builder...
- How do I add an abstract or use the AI Abstract Generator?
Last updated on October 27, 2025
Elsa displays an Abstract pill at the top of your chapter. Many Elsa projects require an abstract to be included, as it helps improve the discoverability of your chapter in online searches. While around...
- How do I use spell-check in Elsa?
Last updated on March 10, 2025
Though Elsa does not have a built-in spell-checker, you can enable spell-check in your browser. Instructions for each of the supported browser types in Elsa (Chrome, Edge, and Firefox) are included below....
- How do I create and insert boxes?
Last updated on July 09, 2025
Boxes can be an important means of highlighting key information within your chapter. There are currently 4 types of boxes in Elsa: standard, un-numbered, Key Point, and Pearl.Standard boxes can be numbered...