Documents won't open
I literally just downloaded the desktop app, and it won't open a document I'm trying to load. I don't have this issue with any other word processor. It's just stuck like this. I do not want to use the online platform at all, I just want to use the desktop
How to Bring to front the picture?
I have 2 pictures that have to layers but i can't find bring to front button, Thank
Using Mail Merge Template to Print Documents with One Subform Record's Fields per Document
Hello, We have a Mail Merge template created in Zoho Writer which is not able to perform the functionality which is currently required to automate the documentation task portion of our process. The CRM module we are primarily using is based on a "Loans"
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Difference between the file extensions .zdoc and .zwriterlink
I am using Workdrive TrueSync on my windows pc to open files directly from my windows without having to open them from the workdrive web. But, I found something strange, I also have the zoho writer app installed on my windows and if I create a document
Why Format section gets disabled when we create Merge Template over PDF
I need some assistance I have a Client who is going to give certificates to users who passes his exam. So, I am using mail merge but in ZOHO writer after I upload the PDF and create merge Template over PDF the format Section gets disabled. My problem
Is there a way to make the new tab button open a new cloud document?
I'm coming from Google Docs. Plus, is there any way to have a set a default font? I'm using the desktop app and I prefer the options I can get through the cloud documents. I want the convenience of just opening a new cloud document rather than doc that's
Does Zoho Docs have a Line Number function ?
Hi, when collaborating with coding tasks, I need an online real time share document that shows line numbers. Does Zoho's docs offer this feature ? If yes, how can I show them ? Regards, Frank
Chromium: On open Writer document , Aw Snap
Opening Writer document does not work in Chromium browser. On open any document, it appears for the moment, then disappear with Aw Snap! Something went wrong displaying this message. Error code: RESULT_CODE_KILLED_BAD_MESSAGE Chromium: Version 136.0.7065.0
can't log in to app
hi, i recently got a new phone and was in the process of transferring info when I hit a roadblock with the Writer app. I was able to log in just fine, however when it prompted me to redirect to the app it did not. When I pressed "continue" as prompted
Is it possible to have conditional pages?
We have a Document, which consists of multiple different subdocuments. We want to have the subdocuments as pages inside a doc and only show them in specific cases. Is it possible to have conditional pages inside of a mail merge based on CRM data?
Open word documents directly within zoho writer without converting
There was an article in the help page that said that there would be a feature where zoho writer can directly open MS Word files without the need to convert those files to zoho format. It was said that it would be available by Q1 2023. Here is the article
Repeating Sections in Writer
I am wondering if it's possible to create repeating sections or text boxes of a document based on a merged subform fields coming from Zoho Forms. We are currently using excel to dynamically create a legal PDF document based on input fields in another
Version Update in Writer Desktop Apps?
Are there plans to add the ability to check for updates within the Writer desktop apps? There seems to be no simple way of knowing if newer version are available for download.
Unmapped fields in a Zoho Writer Merged document with Fillable Fields
Hi! My business has some document complexity. I have figured out how to set up a document to merge fields from Zoho Forms, and added fillable fields. I have an error of 3 Unmapped Fields. I see the codes for the fields, which are a sequence of numbers
Zoho writer unable to merge documents to PDF with basic fonts in Hebrew or fonts from my computer
I created several forms that will be merged into PDF files through Zoho Writer and I am unable to receive the PDF in the basic fonts of the Hebrew language or in the fonts I have on my computer. The writer exports to PDF an exchange font that looks very
Unable to Merge & send for sign collection - Error "Failed to send for collection. Internal error occurred in Zoho Sign."
Hello, We have been using Zoho CRM to create Contracts thru mail merge and then "Merge & send for sign collection", now we cant use it anymore, for some reason zoho sign creates a "Draft" of the document but never send it, what can we do to get back the
Can't prefill Signer Fields
I am trying to create a doc where the customer needs to enter their information like name, address etc. It might be the case that we took their data beforehand and stored it in the CRM already. If that is the case, we want them to see their data and just
Feature Request: Captions
It might be nice to add captions to the image insert and table insert feature. This way you could refer back to the table or image in the body of your text as "Figure X" or "Table X". It could auto-increment like the footnotes and endnotes do. Perhaps they could be hyperlinked to the image or table with an anchor tag so that readers could click on the reference and be taking directly to it. See the attached screen shot for an example
[Webinar] Simplify real estate operations with Zoho Writer
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The app shut down and everything written disappeared
Hello! I had a problem while using the app. Due to a crash, the application was closed, and after re-logging in, the document was empty. I know for sure that it was saved all the time while I was updating it for these two days, but neither the old changes
Collaborators can't see Zia
Hello Zoho Writer Team, I recently shared a document with a collaborator, but she mentioned that Zia is not active and unable to assist her in adding content. Could you please guide me on how to resolve this issue? Looking forward to your assistance.
Fillable template with dynamic tables?
Is there a way to build a fillable template so that users can add rows to a table? To describe what I'm trying to accomplish the table has 3 sections; a header row, some number of rows with custom information, and a summary row with totals. I can't figure
Using Custom Fonts for All Users without Installing on Each Users System
Hi, Couple of questions, is it possible to upload a Custom Font to Zoho Writer and have all users see/use that font without installing it manually on each users system? If so, does this need to be done by the Super Admin or can anyone with Admin permissions
Can't connect to Blogger & Wordpress
Hello Zoho Support Team, Thank you for providing Zoho Writer—it’s a fantastic tool that I truly enjoy using. However, I’ve encountered an issue when attempting to connect it to Blogger or WordPress for automatic posting. When I try to establish the connection,
Sort table using GROUP BY.
Hello guys usually I sort a table with sort option and it works fine. But for my need I use GROUP BY feature and I try to sort my table by GROUP BY and inside the GROUP BY to sort on specific column. It seems that the option to sort TABLE is disable when
[Important announcement] Removal of Zoho Writer's DocuFiller Add-on
Hi users, Effective 21st Feb. 2025, we will be removing the DocuFiller add-on for Zoho Writer's Fillable Templates. From that point on, the add-on's functionalities, such as sharing or publishing fillable forms for data collection and receiving submissions
[Announcement] Enhanced Merge APIs of Zoho Writer for automating document generation using Zoho Apps data
Hi users, With the record_id parameter in Zoho Writer's Merge APIs, fields related to the given record id is automatically fetched from the Zoho app. You don't have to spend time manually mapping the records and fields in the Deluge code. Here is a sample
Zoho Writer: Zoho CRM Variable issue
Hi, I encountered an issue when using the Zoho CRM Global Variable in Zoho Writer while triggering a merge from a custom function in a button. In the document template, I'm calling the Zoho CRM Global Variable, but its value isn't being displayed at all.
Importing MAC files - pages, numbers, keynote
Hi we are a company of mac users - so now looking to use Zoho but it looks like we can't import any of our MAC files unless we convert them first? Is there any way we can do this?
Writer Merge and Sign OAUTH API Call error.
Trying to send a request to the Merge and Sign API. I keep getting "Merge data not found. Please try again with proper merge data." Request is sent via JS axios call. We use the same exact data inside a CRM function and everything works. Followed the
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Document Approval Workflow for Non-Users
Our organisation has not added client users yet to Zoho but we are currently exploring how we can use the document Review and Approval Workflow to send out project updates to clients. While testing, we found that we can only pick users as approvers. Is
New in Writer: Enhanced Content Generation and Formatting features
We are excited to unveil these features that can enhance your content creation and formatting experience. These additions are carefully tailored to boost your productivity and unlock your full content creation potential. Get the scoop on all the fresh
Pageless mode needed to modernise Writer
When we switched from GSuite to Zoho, one of the easiest apps I found to give up, was Docs. In many ways, Writer has always been more powerful than Docs, especially in terms of workflows/fillable forms/etc. However, I went back into Docs because I notice
[Important announcement] Zoho Writer will mandate DKIM configuration for automation users
Hi all, Effective Dec. 31, 2024, configuring DKIM for From addresses will be mandatory to send emails via Zoho Writer. DKIM configuration allows recipient email servers to identify your emails as valid and not spam. Emails sent from domains without DKIM
[Zoho Writer Webinar] Tips on collaboration control in Writer
Hi Zoho Writer users, We're excited to announce the Zoho Writer webinar for the month of October 2023: Tips on collaboration control in Writer. This webinar will help you understand the various features available in Writer to control collaboration. We'll
[Zoho Writer Webinar] Working with tables in Zoho Writer
Hi Zoho Writer users, We're excited to announce the Zoho Writer webinar for the month of September 2023: Working with tables. This webinar will help you understand the various ways you can use tables to meet your specific needs. The webinar will take
[Zoho Writer Webinar] Customize Writer to suit your business process
Hi Zoho Writer users, We're excited to announce the Zoho Writer webinar for the month of August 2023: Customize Writer to suit your business process. This webinar will cover the various ways to customize Writer to streamline business processes and improve
[Webinar] A recap of Zoho Writer in 2024
Hi Zoho Writer users, We're excited to announce Zoho Writer's webinar for December 2024: A recap of Zoho Writer in 2024. This webinar will provide a recap of the features, enhancements, and integrations released in 2024 to enhance your productivity. There
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