Updated Articles

  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. How do I tag "none", "N/A" or a dash for the NoTradingSymbolFlag element?

    One method of disclosing the NoTradingSymbolFlag fact data is to use a hidden fact . There is another method you can use that will transform the data into an acceptable "true" value for this element. However, you must first generate the Inline XBRL...
  3. How do I create a hidden fact?

    How to create a hidden fact in Inline XBRL
  4. What do I do if the company name on a cover page doesn't match the official SEC name?

    What to do if the company name on a cover page doesn't match the official SEC registrant name for a company
  5. Encountering warnings with dei:EntityShellCompany validation

    EDGAR 19.2 includes validation requirements for the Document and Entity Information (or DEI) that must be included with XBRL and Inline XBRL filings. Among them is validation of the dei:EntityShellCompany element. This element indicates if a company...
  6. Fixing Empty Element Names

    When working on an XBRL report in GoFiler, it is possible to get a custom element into a state where the element has a label, exists in the custom fields table, but does not have an element name. This is a bit of an odd, undefined state, that will c...
  7. 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 licens...
  8. 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 ...
  9. Can I preview my report using GoFiler?

    GoFiler includes a function to preview your XBRL report by downloading and installing the SEC’s XBRL previewer software. This function will handle the set up of the XBRL previewer software for you by downloading the necessary components from the SEC...
  10. How can I tell what my XBRL report will look like once filed?

    The SEC provides a free viewer so you can privately preview your XBRL reports prior to filing them. This previewer renders reports in a similar manner to the SEC Interactive Data Viewer, which is used to render XBRL reports that have been filed live...