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Authors of complex documents

We asked ChatGPT what features you needed. Here is the answer. Some items are in our todo list. Let us know if anything is missing.

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Written by Support Desk
Last updated Oct 05, 2025
For authors of complex documents (reports, books, theses, white papers, in-depth articles), the most valuable writing features are the ones that help with structure, consistency, focus, and revision — not just “getting words on a page.”
Here are the top writing features for authors of complex documents:

Structural & Planning Features

  • Outline / Hierarchical View – Lets you collapse/expand sections to manage structure without scrolling endlessly.
  • Section & Chapter Templates – Pre-formatted headings, styles, and page layouts for consistent presentation.
  • Custom Styles & Themes – Define heading levels, body text, captions, etc., to keep formatting uniform.
  • Split-Screen / Multi-Document View – See different sections (or reference material) side-by-side by using the browser.
  • Table of Contents & Index Generators – Auto-updates as you write.
2. Content Development Tools
  • Commenting & Annotation – Inline notes for later review or collaboration.
  • Research Pane / Reference Management Integration – Pull in citations from library without switching apps.
  • Embedded Media & Figures – Easily insert and caption charts, tables, or images, with automatic numbering.
  • Version History / Revision Tracking – View changes over time, revert if needed. Write.studio can easily duplicate a document but does not currently track the relationship between versions. [todo]
3. Writing Productivity & Quality Features
  • Focus or Distraction-Free Mode – Just a few clicks and you can hide toolbars to concentrate on the words.
  • Word Count by Section / Chapter – Monitor pacing and balance across the work.
  • Grammar, Style, and Readability Checks – Beyond spelling, use AI to check for tone, clarity, and conciseness.
  • Custom Dictionaries – Add domain-specific terminology so technical words are recognized correctly.
4. Navigation & Search
  • Search & Replace – Support for precise text changes; or change a saved term.
  • Document Map / Navigator – Jump instantly to any heading, figure, or table using forward / backward icons or the outline.
  • Cross-Reference Links – Auto-link and update references to figures, tables, and other images.
5. Collaboration & Feedback
  • Track Changes Mode – Show exactly what’s been altered for review.
  • Real-Time Collaboration – Multiple authors editing simultaneously.
  • Comment Threads – Keep discussions organised for every section.
6. Output & Publishing
  • Export to Multiple Formats – DOCX, PDF, ePub, HTML, Print-ready, without losing formatting. [ePub todo]
  • Automatic Figure/Table Lists – Updated in sync with the main text.
  • Reference & Bibliography Formatting – Style-compliant output (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).

ToDo

  • Readability Check – [todo]
  • Export to Multiple Formats – ePub without losing formatting. [todo]
  • Version History / Revision Tracking – View changes over time, revert if needed. [todo]