Easily perform calculations using dates with the new DATEDIF function
Hey Zoho Writer users! We've enhanced Zoho Writer's formula capabilities with the new DATEDIF function. This allows you to calculate the difference between dates in days, months, and years. Function syntax: =DATEDIF(start_date, end_date, unit) Inputs:
CRM to Writer Mail Merge Preview not working
When performing a mail merge from CRM to writer the preview function does not work. I get the following error. I am a Zoho one user on a ChromeOS. I have been successfully using mail merge from CRM to Writer about 4 years. This error seemed to coincide
Selecting text doesn't work properly
Whenever I select text when my paragraphs are on the justify setting, the selection is off. It works fine on Aline Left. The blinking cursor that tells me where I'll be typing is off as well. I'm using the browser for Zoho writer on Firefox, if that helps
Add a professional touch to your documents with watermarks
Hey there, writers! In this post, we'll explore how to use Zoho Writer to add watermarks to your entire document or specific sections. We'll also cover how to insert a dynamic watermark using merge fields. Adding a watermark gives your documents a professional
Daytime saving timezones messing up writer pdf
Hi, I need help for something I can't figure out. I created a Form to collect datas and it is set up with my current Daylight Saving Time (GMT-3). This form generates a contract (pdf Writer) with dates from an event that will be held in 4 months from
Projects Integration to Writer
Hi Please, please, please add Ingeration between Projects and Writer. I've had to create custom deluge to include Projects items (Projects, Milestones, Tasks, Budgets) into Writer documents. This should be a default integration, just like CRM etc as a
Projects -> Writer?
Hi Is it possible to merge Project details (Project, Milestones, Tasks) into a Writer document? My use case is I want to include Project details in proposal documents. Thanks
Writer Template Thumbnails/Previews
Hi, I've saved some Writer templates as org templates. When I go to select a template to create a new document the thumbnail / preview images are all the same, likely because I'm loading templates and editing to save a new one. Any idea how to update the thumbnail/preview images?
Expanding a Single Line Text field to length of the input text
I am using a Single Line Text field into a Fillable document and in the fillable pdf version if the length of the text is greater than the field size, the text is hidden. The default setting of length is 30 and I have made it 100. Is there a way of making
Date-based conditions and filters
Configure conditions with date Hi everyone! We are excited to announce that you can now compare and filter data with date-based conditions. This update lets you compare date fields in a document to a reference date and display a text or value if the
Formula
Hey Team, I am trying to create a formula in Writer and if possible also CRM to work out after tax income for clients. The Tax rates are : Tax Rate Taxable income bracket 10.5% 0 - $15,600 17.5% $15,601 - $53,500 30% $53,501 - $78,100 33% $78,101 - $180,000
Writer not saving
Twice in the last week I have had problems saving Writer documents. Any work done during that session was lost. The problems occurred on two different machines, both using Firefox. I did get an error message indicating that I should copy my work before exiting. Foolishly, I didn't follow that advice because when I tried to save it again, it appeared that it was saving it. Arthur
Format handling error
Hi, I'm having an issue when merging a document using a custom function when with decimal numbers. In my template preview, it's seems correct ,but when I do the merge and attach the file to a record, all types of docs aren't displaying the number correctly.
Is there any way to use ALT codes when working with zoho writer?
When I try to enter ALT codes, for example ALT + 160 cannot be entered. Is there any way to use alt codes in zoho writer? It is repulsive to keep flipping from tab to tab to just copy the accented letters I want and paste them into my document. It would
How to Duplicate a Merge Template in Zoho Writer (or Workdrive)
Hi. I uploaded a document to Zoho Writer and created a merge template from it. The merge template shows up in the "My Templates" folder when I go to writer.zoho.com. I want to duplicate the template. Unfortunately, I tried right-clicking on the file icon
Introducing group by, aggregation, and repeating regions in mail merge templates
Display data exactly the way you want and highlight key insights with Zoho Writer's enhanced merge templates. We've supercharged Zoho Writer's merge templates with the capability to dynamically group, aggregate, and repeat data as blocks. You can now
Commands for using all available fonts
Hello, couldn't Zoho Writer have a /font command? Where I could just type /font FONT_NAME and get the desired font I want? Sometimes I really just want to be able to change fonts quickly without having to add a new profile for a new font every single
Unwanted space between footnotes
Hello, I've imported a MS document to Zoho Writer. But the space between each footnote is too large. How can I fix it for the whole document? Next, my footnote numbers were beginning from 1 on each page, after the import, it's now a continuous note number:
[Webinar] Learn how to simplify marketing operations with Zoho Writer
Hi Zoho Writer users, We're excited to announce the Zoho Writer webinar for September 2024: Streamlining marketing operations with Zoho Writer. This webinar will focus on how Zoho Writer can help you design flyers, brochures, and collaboratively create
Deprecation of certain URL patterns for published Zoho Writer documents
Hi Zoho Writer users! We'd like to let you know that we have deprecated certain URL patterns for published and embedded documents in Zoho Writer due to security reasons. If the published or embedded documents are in any of these URL patterns, then their
PDF Templates - Checkbox Borders
Is there a way to remove the border of a radio/checkbox on a PDF? I'd like to use the function of checkbox but if there's no easy way to remove the border (the PDF form already has a rectangle so it gets cluttered), then I'm forced to create a single
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
Zoho Writer "deleting" pages and then slowly readding them, during which there is considerable lag.
So, when I'm writing using the Writer, sometimes I notice the page count start to slowly drop around 1 page a second before getting to around 430 pages. Then, as soon as it hits that, it immediately starts to reload the pages back to the normal amount,
Say hello to an improved way to merge documents!
Automating all your documents from start to finish is now easier than ever with Writer's new merge tools. If you haven't seen it yet, you can read the main announcement here. Here is the full list of the features we've rolled out: 1. Dynamic Table Headers
Zoho Writer Desktop App
Hey there, writers! Have you tried our desktop app for Zoho Writer yet? Say goodbye to signing up or signing in. With our desktop app, you can dive straight into creating and editing local documents, including MS Word files. Writer Desktop App Highlights
Bold letters
There are times when letters that have been made to be bold, cannot be returned to not being bold. this seems to be related to text that is copy pasted into an area where the formatting is already set to 'bold'. I've experienced this several times on a five page document. If I get more clear about when this occurs I will send more feedback. wade.whitme
Did you know you can secure your content with Zoho Writer?
Sometimes you need to protect certain parts of your content to conceal sensitive information or prevent changes to important sections of a document. Zoho Writer offers several tools for securing content to help maintain privacy, security, and confidentiality
Zoho Writer Features and Timeline 2025
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Issue with locked content in Writer
Hi, I have seen the documentation which outlines how to lock specific content within a Writer document so that it can't be modified by collaborators, but I have come across an issue. When the editor locks a paragraph for example, then a collaborator can't
Appending PDF's to a merge template
Hi there, I have created an advice document that is a merge template in Zoho CRM, I need to attach a couple of PDF's at the end of the document (Insurance product fact sheets) Is there any way I can do this and have a hyperlink link to them as a reference
Finding WorkDrive Files
Hi, we are an organization that uses WorkDrive. I'm looking for my files in WorkDrive, but finding they are not where I would expect them to be. Perhaps I'm just new to the interface so not used to it - but I have very few documents of my own, which is
Writer & Zoho Projects
Is there any update on integrating Zoho Projects with Writer so we can merge Project, Milestone & Task details into a writer document?
Missing text when pasting into Writer docs
When pasting text into Zoho Writer documents, instances of the words 'row' and 'table' are consistently being removed from the result. For instance, pasting something like "the crown and the constable" produces "the cn and the cons" instead. It's been
How do you remove the new Zia icon that follows whatever line your cursor is on?
It's very distracting as I click around the page. It hangs out on the right hand side but constantly jumps up and down depending on where I am typing. Any way to disable it?
Zoho Writer Fillable Form to Zoho Sheet Fields to rows
Hey there, I know that I can save a copy of the Zoho Writer Fillable form to Zoho Sheet. however. Is there a way to 1. Exclude parts of this from being sent and 2. Make it so the form fields don't enter as one Row, but Subsequent Rows. EG Instead of Row1
Format as you write with slash commands
Hey everyone! Why go through the hassle of reaching for that mouse or navigating away from your creative haven just to format text or insert elements into your document? Zoho Writer's slash commands are here to save time, eliminate unnecessary clicks,
Does the slash command "/" only work in zoho writer web app or it works in the windows app as well?
I found that the writer web app is doing fine with the slash command but the slash command is not at all working in the desktop app (windows). This is very inconvenient, usually desktop apps have more features than web app but here it is different.
Merge Subforms data into repeated text a set number of times
Hi I am using Forms to input data and then merge data from a subform into what I would like to be dynamically repeating blocks of text into Zoho Writer (and will also add to the CRM). The block of text to be dynamically repeated has several instances
[Announcement] Insert image from URL changes in Zoho Writer
Hi Zoho Writer users! We'd like to let you know that we've changed the behavior of the Insert image from URL option in Zoho Writer for security reasons. Earlier behavior Once you inserted an image URL in a Writer document, the image would be fetched from
Zoho Writer - Desktop App - No Network Available
Hi, I installed the Zoho Writer Linux Desktop app today and it seems to have installed without errors. When I try to open the Desktop App it starts and asks to select the language, then after clicking that an error pops up stating "No Network Available.
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