PaperToolsPro: Frequently asked questions

Question: My PaperToolsPro screen is too big. I can't see the whole screen and there are no scroll bars. What can I do?

Answer: PaperToolsPro was designed to operate at a PC screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels and a Mac screen resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels. In certain cases it may be necessary for you to change your computer's screen resolution. For a PC, right click a clear area on the desktop and click Properties, then Settings. If your PaperToolsPro window is too large, increase the resolution of the PC screen. Likewise, if the window is too small on the desktop, decrease the screen resolution. To change the resolution of a Mac OS10 desktop, pull dow the Apple menu to System Preferences. Click Displays and similarly click a higher resolution if the PaperToolsPro window is too large and a lower resolution if it is too small.

Importance of viewng Tutorial and Help Files...

Question: How important is it to do the Tutorial or QuickStart assistance that comes with PaperToolsPro? Can I just figure out how to use the program on my own and get down to taking notes?

Answer: The Tutorial and QuickStart are VERY important to your successful use of the program. PaperToolsPro is quite different from other programs you have used, such as a word processor or a multi-media presentation program. Quick Start shows you step by step how the program works and the Tutorial explains how to use the program to write a good research paper. If you do not use the program correctly, you could lose data and/or the opportunity to properly append citations, format documentation correctly, avoid plagiarism, create an accurate bibliography, save your work, and organize your information effectively. Therefore, make sure you read and understand both Help Files and the Tutorial before you begin using the program.

Creating note cards and bibliography...

Question: How many notes and bibliography entries does PaperToolsPro allow me to make?

Answer: There is no fixed maximum number of note card or bibliography entries.

Question: I mistakenly entered the wrong reference category for my note card. Now my Citation reference shows as a book instead of an anthology. How can I correct this?

Answer: Position the note using the left/right arrow keys. Mark this note as deleted using the dropdown next to the NEW button. Click UPDATE. The next screen gives you the option to delete the reference; delete it. Return to the Note Editor screen and re-enter the note and its correct reference.