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  1. How do I create a hidden label for an element?

    How to create a hidden label for an element in an Inline XBRL document
  2. What do I do if my footnote/remarks are too long for Section 16?

    Section 16 filings limit the amount of data that can be included as a footnote or in the Remarks section of the ownership document. Each footnote can contain a maximum of 1,000 characters. The Remarks area can only contain 2,000 characters. In a...
  3. How do I get the latest version of my software?

    In order to download and install the latest version of your software (whether it’s GoFiler Complete, GoXBRL, GoFormD or any other software in the GoFiler suite), you must first be current with support. For licensed software, this means your license ...
  4. How does GoFiler transmit filings to the SEC?

    GoFiler's transmission process is very simple. When you press the File Live or File Test button in GoFiler, the application submits your filing via the SEC web portal in the same manner as if you had manually submitted the filing using Internet ...
  5. What operating systems can I use with GoFiler?

    Our support for GoFiler matches the Microsoft Lifecycle Policy for their operating systems. The GoFiler suite may still run on operating systems passed their end of life (as determined by Microsoft’s policy). However, Novaworks will not provide supp...
  6. How do I insert a hyperlink into my document?

    How to insert hyperlinks into an HTML document
  7. What are the SEC previewer options?

    The SEC previewer options allow you to change certain behavior for the SEC previewer software and the Proof to SEC Previewer function. Options for the previewer can be accessed by clicking on the Publish  button on the File Ribbon and choosing th...
  8. What is the EDGAR PMAC?

    The Password Modification Authorization Code (PMAC) is an EDGAR access code that is used specifically to modify the Password that is used to log into the EDGAR system for a particular CIK. This code is automatically generated by EDGAR upon acceptanc...
  9. How do I create a hidden fact?

    How to create a hidden fact in Inline XBRL
  10. Troubleshoot: GoFiler on a server doesn't open or asks for the registration key on open and then immediately closes

    If you attempt to open GoFiler and nothing happens or if you open GoFiler and the software asks for your registration key but immediately closes after you provide the key, you may have a configuration conflict with your Citrix server and GoFiler. Ci...