Formatting

• What do the icons on the formatting bar mean? (byron)

  We’ve tried to keep Novlr’s interface neat, clean, and easy to use. To do that we’ve used common icons to represent most of our formatting and settings features. Here’s a rundown of the icons we use, where they appear, and what they mean:Few readers

• What keyboard or markdown shortcuts does Novlr support? (byron)

  Novlr supports several markdown shortcuts used in most modern word processors and online writing apps. Below is a full list of supported shortcuts for symbols and formatting:Few readers

Settings

• Can I change the font in Novlr? (byron)

  Novlr offers three preset font types and multiple size options. Our default font is a serif font, but you can also choose from a sans-serif and a monospace font, We've chosen our font families because they contain a full set of weights and styles with matching italics to make formatting easy. They also have diverse character sets, making them usable across manyPopular

Writing and editing

• Do I own the copyright to my words? (byron)

  Let there be no confusion. You own your words. Ownership and access to your writing is something that’s important to us and is something we’re very clear about. Your words are your words. Novlr is just a tool to help you write them. While Novlr requires an active subscription to write, edit, and add new projects beyond the single novel included in our free tier, you can access and export your already written words at any time. We firmly believe tFew readers

• Does Novlr have a proofreader or a spell checker? (byron)

  You can access the grammar check and proofreader from the flow widget by clicking on its icon. It gives basic spelling and grammar suggestions. Once you have accepted changes, you will need to rerun the check to make further changes and suggestions.Few readers

• What is the flow widget? (byron)

  The flow widget is a productivity widget that you can either move around your writing space or pin to the bottom of your screen. It's got lots of great features! You can set habits and goals and pin or unpin them from the widget to keep them visible or work distraction free. You can quickly check your analytics and track your favourite stats by pinning them. You'll find section aFew readers

• Does Novlr have any AI integrated? (byron)

  At Novlr we respect and value the privacy of our users. We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of your work. While we have sharing options in place, these are optional and completely controlled by the individual writer. You can choose to use our bacFew readers

Goals and habits

• What is the November Writing Challenge? (byron)

  November has always been a big month for creative writers. NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) popularised the task of writing 50,000 words (the average length of the first draft of a novel) in the month of November, and writers the world over continue to band together to collectively work toward their goals in that month. While the official organisation that ran NaNoWriMo is no more, we've created a November Challenge goal that will allow you participate in the shared writing endeavour. IFew readers

Project management

• How do I import an existing project into Novlr? (byron)

  To import a project, navigate to the Projects page and click on the import button you'll find on the top right of the page. Once clicked, you will see a pop-up modal where you can import from your device, or drag a file to, and then select Import.  We support .docx, .odt, .rft. and .scriv file types. You can import your file into an existing project or create a brand new one. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/d/d/a/1dda1af8bcf67700/novlr-03-31-20261234pm5m0xcz.Popular

• Why am I being asked to pick a live project? (byron)

  If you're being asked to pick a live project, it means you've been moved from Novlr Pro or Novlr Plus to the free Novlr Standard plan and are logging in for the first time since you downgraded. This happens if: you've cancelled your Novlr Pro or Plus subscription; a payment for your Novlr Pro or Plus subscription has failed after three retries; you've reached the end of your Novlr Pro or Plus trial.Popular

• How do I change the title of my project? (byron)

  You can change the name of your project at any point by following these steps: Open your project from the project list or grid on the Projects page Once opened, click on the Overview tab at the top of your manuscript, which will take you to your project overview From there, you can click on the title and edit it directlyPopular

• Can I archive and delete projects with a free Novlr account? (byron)

  Yes, you can archive and delete projects with a free account. On a free Novlr Standard plan, you can only create two projects. If you have downgraded your account from a paid plan and have more than two projects, you can choose two projects that will remain actively editable while the rest will be safely archived. If you'd like to make more room for new projects, you can export your projects from the archive to back them up, and then permanently delete them from your Novlr archive.Few readers

• How do I export my Novlr project? (byron)

  You can export your Novlr project from two places; the projects table and from inside the project itself. To export your project from the project table, hover over the entry and look for the three-dot menu. In list view, it will be on the far right. In grid view, it will be in the top right corner. From there, select export and choose your preferences in the pop-up modal. To eFew readers

Manuscript management

• How do I delete a section? (byron)

  You can remove a section from your project by archiving it. In order to permanently delete a section, you must first add it to the archive; then you can permanently delete it from there. To permanently delete a section from the archive: Click the archive icon at the top of the section menu. Find which section in the archive you would like to delete. Hover over the section name and click on the three-dot menu that appears. Select Delete from the menu. You will be asked to cPopular

• How do I add a new section? (byron)

  To create a new section, click on the + icon at the top of the menu, which will create a new section at the end of the list. To nest a section under the one above it, you can click on the three-dot menu that appears when you hover over a section title and select Add sub-section to created a nested section. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/d/d/aFew readers

• Where can I access my version history? (byron)

  Whenever you pause your writing, Novlr automatically saves a version of your work and syncs it with our servers to ensure your words stay safe. If you ever accidentally delete something or want to go back to something you've written in the past, you can do this by restoring a previous version. To access your versions, open the right-hand sidebar with your section open. Then, navigate to the Version tab, where you will see all currently active and previously created versions for that sectionFew readers

• I've accidentally deleted my words! How do I get them back? (byron)

  Writing is a delicate process, and it can be devastating to lose your words. Whether it’s through accidental deletion, regretting a purposeful deletion, or an unexpected device error, losing your words is still a terrifying prospect. These saves are also shown as versions that you can access, view, and load from your version history at any time To access your versions, open thFew readers

• How do I split a section? (byron)

  To split a section, simply highlight where you would like to split it and click on the split button in the formatting toolbar.Few readers

• Who owns the copyright to my words? (byron)

  No one but you owns the copyright to your words. Let there be no confusion. You own your words. While Novlr requires an active Novlr Pro or Plus subscription to write, edit, and add new projects beyond the five projects included in your free Novlr account, you can access and export your already writtenPopular