[Webinar] Zoho Writer for the manufacturing industry
Creating, sharing, and distributing complex documents are constant challenges in the manufacturing services industry. That's why our next webinar is focused on how to simplify these document workflows. Join us on May 8, 2025, for a Zoho Writer webinar
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
New Style for multilevel list numbering
Hi, in my country most of legal contracts are numbered in top level as First, Second.. (Primero, Segundo, Tercero...). I suggest include this style for multilevel lists. Thanks in advance.
Zoho Writer page break in a merge repeating region always adds an unwanted blank page
Hi I'm merging a Zoho CRM record to a Zoho Writer document with a repeating region to display subform records on their own page within the document. When I try to insert a page break in a repeating region, the resulting merge always adds an unwanted blank
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
Cannot paste consistently
When authoring and editing articles in Zoho Learn, I often find that I am unable to paste content. Some days, Zoho will let me paste a few times using keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-V), but then will randomly stop allowing this function. I have also tried
Import CRM Vendor Module for Mail Merge
Hello, It seems I cannot import the vendor module field for a merge document? Is there a way to turn this on? I have the ability to import my custom module fields, but not standard built-in CRM modules like Vendors. Am I missing something? Thank you very much for your assistance!
How can I switch from inches to centimeters?
Hey Zoho-Team, I tried to switch to another measuring unit. Inches are not used in Europe, but i couldn't find an option to use metric units. How can I switch the ruler, tabstops, positions of elements and everything else to the metric system? Thank
Bookmark order
Hi all, We have a very big document/template that requires manual editing after doing a mail merge. To make this easier, I thought I would add bookmarks to navigate to the areas that will require editing. I thought these would be in order that they appear
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
HTML Code + Writer Documents
Hello, I am in the process of writing a couple of documents in Writer. Both document will have 2 versions each. One version being a freebee that perspective clients can download from my website. The other version will be a paid version, and additional
[Webinar] Simplifying document workflows in financial services with Zoho Writer
Creating, sharing, and distributing complex documents are constant challenges in the financial services industry. That's why our next webinar is focused on how to simplify these document workflows. Join us on April 10, 2025, for a Zoho Writer webinar
Zoho Writer and Workdrive
I am finally making the last major step into the Zoho One realm (been for 5 years) by migrating from Google Drive/Docs/Sheets. I'm fairly happy with the other apps, but Writer got me concerned in the first few days of using it. I installed the Writer
[Webinar] Streamline your document review process with Zoho Writer's workflows
Hi, We're excited to announce Zoho Writer's upcoming webinar: Streamline your document review process with workflows. Learn how workflows can help improve and expedite your document review and approval processes. This webinar will take place on May 11,
Zoho Writer and Zoho Analytics ... How ?
I've installed this extension for Zoho Writer : https://marketplace.zoho.eu/app/writer/zoho-analytics-for-zoho-writer#overview and followed these instructions : https://www.zoho.com/analytics/help/datastorytelling/writer-integration.html But for the life
Issue Loading Dynamic Table Fields in Zoho Writer
I am experiencing an issue while configuring a repeat table in Zoho Writer. When attempting to insert a dynamic table, I receive the following error: "There was a problem loading your dynamic table fields. Please try again in a while." I have already
Yahoo.com emails rejected when using Zoho Writer
I am using the mail merge feature in Zoho Writer which I assume uses Zoho mail to send out emails. Every time the email address is a yahoo.com address, it is rejected as an error 1322 - "soft bounce". I see that over the years there has been problems
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"
[Webinar] Simplifying healthcare document workflows with Zoho Writer
Is managing various document creation and management needs in the healthcare industry challenging for you? Are you ready to simplify document workflows? Join us on March 13, 2025, for a Zoho Writer webinar designed how to simplify healthcare document
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
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
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
[Webinar] Simplify real estate operations with Zoho Writer
Hi Zoho Writer users, Is managing extensive documentation, client information, and property data time consuming for your firm? Are you ready to simplify processes and focus on building client relationships? Join us on February 13, 2025, for a Zoho Writer
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.
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.
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