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  1. Why can't I control the pagination of my HTML document?

    As users of word processing and spreadsheet applications, we are used to being able to control page parameters such as the orientation of data and margins. When data is presented in EDGAR HTML, controlling page orientation and margins becomes more d...
  2. How do I stop text from appearing to the left and/or right side of a table?

    If you see text to the left or right side of your table when viewing it in Page View or a web browser, the author of your source document may have used a text wrapping feature when the original document was created. In an application like Microsof...
  3. Understanding XBRL Calculations

    The balance type of an element is an inherent property set by US-GAAP. Elements usually have a default balance type assigned to them (debit or credit), according to the basic rule of double entry accounting. Assets and expenses have a normal balance...
  4. How can I get the Novaworks Login Assistant?

    How to get the Novaworks Login Assistant for EDGAR filing
  5. 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...
  6. How do I update an EDGAR password?

    The EDGAR Password is a twelve-character code that allows a filer to log into the EDGAR system. Filers with a valid CIK and Password combination will be able to log into the EDGAR system to submit filings to EDGAR. The Password must have at least o...
  7. How do I create a hidden label for an element?

    How to create a hidden label for an element in an Inline XBRL document
  8. 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 provid...
  9. 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 Inter...
  10. Can I use GoFiler on a terminal server?

    Yes, all of the products in the GoFiler suite can be run using Microsoft's Terminal Services or using Citrix XenApp. The cost of operating the software on a terminal server is the same as a regular non-terminal license. As with a non-terminal li...