How to add query to author’s details?

Queries can be added to the author's details to clarify any doubts concerning the author or validate the correctness of given information. 

1. Click on the author’s name you want to enquire. 
2. Click on the ‘Insert query’ icon highlighted in the screenshot below. 
   

 

1. Upon clicking the query icon, a pop-up containing a free-form query box and pre-defined queries will appear. 
   

1. You can add query to author or typesetter by clicking the dropdown. 
2. You can either type the query you want to ask or select a query from the list of pre-defined queries. 
   

 

 

Note: If you select any of the pre-defined queries, it will be automatically converted into a free-form query. 

1. Click ‘Upload file’ to upload the necessary file or screenshots if you want.
   
2. Click ‘Add’ to save the query. 
   

 

(or) 

1. Hover over the uploaded file.
   
2. Click ‘Delete’ icon to delete the uploaded file. 
   

 

1. A red bubble will appear next to the author's name to indicate the presence of attached queries. 
2. Additionally, the queries will be listed in the right panel. 
   

 

 Note: This field is configured based on the publisher's requirements, so access may be restricted for some users. 

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