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Can I trigger Paratext to change BCV context via a link in a spreadsheet?

I am working with Claude Cowork trying to build a figure-insertion workflow for Paratext using Python scripts and Excel ... it from Excel? All wild ideas welcome. John Nystrom

john_nystrom 312 asked Jun 25

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Paratext is not reading my custom style sheet or my custom versification

I did what the help file says, created custom.sty and custom.vrs in Notepad and restarted Paratext. But they have no effect? What has gone wrong?

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sewhite 3.3k asked Jun 24

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Can't register a new user due to unavailable name because of a mistake

I think I've made a big mistake. So I have an unused registration called "Tim Hubuei 01" and figure I'd change the ... caused by my own actions. But is it possible to fix this?

odysiusbt 123 asked Jun 23

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Project not available in interlinearizer

I am a translation consultant doing prep for checking a NT book in a language project. I would like to make use of the interlinear ... is up to date. I am using Paratext 9.5.110.4

anon392210 109 asked Jun 21

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USFM markers showing in Cyrillic instead of English

We are seeing a strange issue in a Ukrainian project in Paratext 9.5. Instead of the standard English USFM markers ... might be causing this behaviour and how it can be corrected?

Prabhu_beelagi 241 asked Jun 18

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How to computer the number of Unresolved notes with a ToDo tag across multiple projects with Claude AI

Our team has at least 16 Paratext projects. We need to know the number of Unresolved notes that have the ToDo ... on this. John Nystrom Aitape West Translation Programme SIL PNG

john_nystrom 312 asked Jun 8

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Do I need to install the fonts included with the recent TNN/TND update?

When I downloaded the most recent TNN/TND resource update today, a box popped up saying that fonts had been downloaded ... people don't have the Times New Roman fonts installed?

Amanda T 134 asked Jun 5

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Here is a simple way to edit an AutoCorrect.txt file

Sometimes I need to make changes to the AutoCorrect file (or create one) and I don't know how to do that. Is ... easy way to edit the AutoCorrect.txt file? One answer is below!

Phil_Leckrone 9.9k asked Jun 4

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Why is Paratext sluggish in Parallels Desktop?

I am running Paratext 9.5 on my Macbook Pro (M1 Processor) using Parallels Desktop Version 26.3.3. Paratext ... anyone else had this problem? Any advice would be appreciated.

anon055151 176 asked May 30

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Starting over with the Wordlist

I have a question regarding the Wordlist. We have a translation team that has made significant changes to how they ... is there another recommended way of doing this? Thank you

Stephen Katt 1.3k asked May 26

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Why can't I insert a project note which crosses a footnote caller?

I often want to insert a project note which relates to a whole proposition, sentence or verse and therefore want to ... rationale for it. Is it something that can be changed?

anon380150 242 asked May 22

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\w and \+w not available in endnote (\fe)

I've got an endnote that looks like this: \fe + \fr 3:25 \fq [sacrifice] \ft [some translations say] \+w [ ... doesn't cause problems. Is this by design? Our project uses USFM 3.

viverechristus 296 asked May 14

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Autocorrect.txt file not working in Paratext

I am trying to set up an autocorrect.txt file in a Paratext 9.5 project. I have followed the instructions in the Paratext ... 't seem to be working at all. What could be wrong?

anon399461 123 asked May 8

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What if Smart App control blocks my Paratext update?

We have seen one report of this but it may not be widespread. I think either of these would work: unblock Paratext ... going again you can turn it back on in Windows settings.

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sewhite 3.3k asked May 6

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Is it possible to sort Biblical Terms by found/denied/missing ?

When the teams are working on specific terms with a lot of occurrences it's hard to find the ones that are missing ... sort the references in the bottom pane to find these faster?

KR 151 asked May 6

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How to verify at the file level if whitespace / invisible-character features were enabled in 9.5.

Am I right in thinking that if the whitespace / invisible-character features have not yet been enabled in 9.5. one could in theory revert to 9.4?

goodgoan 347 asked May 6

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HHHHw to set up paratext with Proton VPN

Send / Receive does not seem to work with a VPN active. Can I set Paratext to work with a VPN? (In my case Proton VPN)

goodgoan 347 asked May 5

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Can I change the width of columns in checking inventories?

I am going through the mixed-capitalisation inventory for a project with many hyphenated place names in the book of ... it would help the translators to interpret the results.

anon399461 123 asked May 1

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Where did "Show Sequences/Combinations/Preceding Markers " go in Inventories?

I used to use Show Combinations in the Character Inventory, Sequences in Punctuation, and Preceding Markers in Markers. Are they still available to use in PT 9.5+?

KR 151 asked Apr 28

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Latest PT version crashing, where do I find what was working yesterday?

Hi, After updating PT this morning, (to 9.5.110.1) Paratext is crashing. I'd love to get back to what was ... actually pick a file. (reinstalling the same version has not helped)

DG 1.1k asked Apr 23

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