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WYSIWYG editing with structure-based navigation

Document can be edited similarly as in a WYSIWYG editor, but can be also be easily viewed and navigated using different structural methods like by sections, figures, tables, bibliography, comments and so on.

Collaborative editing

Multiple users can edit a document simultaneously, similar to Google Docs. Changes made by each user is tracked a marked, so it is easy to see who did what.

Content–PDF navigation

Document content and PDF output can be viewed side by side. Scrolling is synced both way.

Validating the XML using Vtool

Vtool is integrated into Primo: Vtool report is shown in right panel, and clicking on a Vtool warning will bring the relevant place in document into view.

Change tracking

A convenient tracker of copy-editor made changes with choice to Reject/Accept the changes is available.

Comments and queries

Queries and comments can be added to the document using corresponding tool in the right sidebar. They allow clear and easy communication between authors and copy-editors.

PDF output as per the journal template

At the end of the editing job or whenever they want, authors can generate a PDF from their edited sources which is exactly like the one when finally printed in the journal.

WYSIWYG and LaTeX Math editing

Math can be edited by using a WYSIWYG editor, or by editing LaTeX sources.

Auto-renumbering

The numbering of section, equation, figure, table, etc. can be fully automated. Author can also make manual changes if desired.

Cross-reference made easy

Cross-references have first-class support: users can simply select target from list of available objects in a user-friendly way.

Miscellaneous feature

  • Most common features in WYSIWYG editors are supported.
  • PDF output has several modes: Web, Proof, Print. One special mode is Grid, which is very helpful for tuning layout.