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Clickdocs Help Desk
If you have technical problems or a query,
please have a look at the FAQs and General Support Notes below to
see if we've already posted an answer to your question. If not,
please get in touch with us by e-mail at
or by using the live support service (click on the icon in the top
right corner of this page).
We're happy to answer any questions you may
have regarding Clickdocs products and services, however, we don't
offer legal advice. If it's legal advice you're after, try here:
Legal
Advice.
FAQs
Products and Technology
Ordering and Paying
Dispatch and Delivery
General Support Notes
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How do
I find a particular document?
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There are three ways to find a
particular Clickdocs document: you can use the Documents menu,
on the left hand side of the screen, to browse through categories
of documents. You can also use the All Documents category on
the menu to view a list of all documents in alphabetical order. Finally,
you can use the Search facility, from the blue menu bar at
the top of the screen, to search on keywords and categories.
If you still can't find what you're looking for then please get in
touch with us at at
and tell us your requirements. We're constantly expanding our document
range and your feedback matters.
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In which countries
can Clickdocs documents be used?
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Clickdocs documents are for use in England,
Wales and Scotland. Where possible we offer a single version but where
the documents differ in legal content we offer two versions: one for
England and Wales and another for Scotland.
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How do I know if it's
the right document for me?
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The purpose and general features of each document or document package
are clearly described on our website. We also provide a read-only
sample of most of our documents (without the Clickdocs wizard facility).
The sample documents are available by clicking the highlighted link
on the page where the document description is displayed.
Please note, you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader software installed
to view the sample documents. Acrobat Reader is free and you can
download it from Adobe by clicking on the Adobe button at the bottom
of this page.
If, after having read the descriptive text and looked at the sample
document, you're still not sure if the document meets your requirements
then we would be happy to answer any questions you may have: just
send us an e-mail and we'll reply promptly.
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Why can't I view the
sample document?
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You need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader software install on your
computer in order to view the sample documents. Acrobat Reader is
free and you can download it from Adobe by clicking on the Adobe
button at the bottom of this page.
If you already have Acrobat Reader installed and nothing seems
to happen when you click on the link to view the sample documents,
then it may just be that the Acrobat Reader is taking a while to
load on your computer. Depending on how fast your computer is and
whether or not you already have Acrobat Reader loaded in memory,
it can take quite a few seconds for the sample to appear.
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Why does the sample
document have a red line through it?
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The Clickdocs sample documents have a red line
running down each page to discourage unauthorized copying. We've made
sure that you can still view enough of the document to get a good
idea of what it contains.
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In what format are
Clickdocs documents provided?
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Most Clickdocs documents are provided in one of two Microsoft Word
formats. A small number of documents are provided as Adobe Acrobat
(.pdf) files. All versions of a document contain the same legal
content.
We offer two Microsoft Word Formats:
- Word Template format for Word 2000 and above on a Windows
PC
- Word Document format for Word and Word-compatible software
on a Mac or PC
The Word Template version is provided as a .dot file; the Word
Document version as a .doc file.
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What's the difference
between a Microsoft Word template and a "normal" Word document?
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The Word Document version of our documents are "normal"
Word documents i.e. they have a file suffix of .doc. This is the
type of Microsoft Word document that most people are familiar with:
you simply open the document in Word and type.
The Word Template version of our documents are Word template
files i.e. they have a file suffix of .dot. You can't edit these
documents like "normal" Word documents: they need to installed to
a particular folder (we provide full instructions of how to do this).
Once installed, the special Clickdocs Wizard included as part of
your template will help guide you through the process of customizing
your document. The Clickdocs Wizard will appear as a pop-up window,
presenting you with fields to fill in, lists to select from and
on-line help. Once you've provided all the required information
the Clickdocs Wizard will automatically populate and format your
document, based on the information you provided.
You can only use the Word Template version if you have Word 2000
(or later) running under Windows.
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Which document version
should I choose?
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If you are using a Mac (with Mac O/S) or don't have Microsoft Word
(i.e. you might be using Microsoft Works, Open Office, Star Office
or another word processor that can load standard Microsoft Word
documents), or your version of Microsoft Word is earlier than Word
2000 (e.g. Word 97) then you should choose our Word Document
version. The Word Document version is the ONLY version suitable
for use with Mac versions of Microsoft Word.
If you're using Microsoft Word 2000 (or above) on a Windows PC
then you can choose between using our Word Template or Word
Document version. If you choose the Word Template version,
then please be sure that you have Word 2000 (or later) installed
on your PC.
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How many copies should I order?
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Clickdocs documents can be used as many times as you like (subject
to our terms), so you usually only need to
order 1 copy.
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How can I tell which
version of Microsoft Word I have?
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If you're not sure which version of Word you
have you can check by launching Word and then selecting "Help" from
the menu followed by "About Microsoft Word".
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Can I still use Clickdocs
documents even if I don't have Microsoft Word?
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Yes. You can use our Word Document version
so long as you have word processing software that can read "normal"
(.doc) Microsoft Word documents e.g. Microsoft Works, Star Office,
Open Office and Microsoft WordPad.
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I'm not very good
with computers. Will I be able to use a Clickdocs document?
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Yes. So long as you know the basics of how to use your word processing
software you will be able to use the Word Document version
of our documents. If you also know how to move and copy files and
navigate around the Microsoft Word Menu Bar, then you know enough
to install and use the Word Template version of our documents.
Regardless of which document version you choose you will also need
to know how to open an e-mail, locate and save document attachments.
If you're not sure about document attachments then the "help" facility
within your e-mail program should tell you all you need to know.
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How many times can
I use my Clickdocs document?
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You can use any Clickdocs document you purchase
as many times as you like so long as you comply with the terms and
conditions you agreed to when purchasing your document. In particular,
you may not use our product as part of a chargeable service offered
to a third party. Please contact us if you are interested in licensing
one or more of our documents for such a purpose.
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How do I use my Clickdocs
document?
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To use our Word Document version you simply edit the document,
using your word processing software, and overtype the red text in
the document with your details e.g. overtype [COMPANY
NAME] with the name of your company. Save and print when
you're finished.
To use our Word Template version you need to first install
the template. It's not difficult and if you follow the instructions
it should take less than 5 minutes to do. Once successfully installed
you then open a new document using the template and the Clickdocs
Wizard will automatically launch and prompt you to provide the necessary
information.
To use PDF files you simply open the file using Acrobat
Reader, fill in any editable/selectable fields and then print. Please
note, you can't save changes to PDF files so you must make sure
you print out your completed document. Not all PDF files have editable
fields - some are formatted for printing and filling in by hand.
We send full instructions on how to use all Clickdocs document
formats with every order. If you have lost or deleted the instructions
then click here for an on-line,
printer-friendly version.
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Can I try before I
buy?
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Yes. We offer a free property inventory document which allows you
to experience the entire purchase and delivery process (apart from
making payment).
Click on one of the following links to add a copy of the free inventory
document to your shopping basket:
Choose the format
for your Property Inventory:
Word Template (.dot) or
Word Document (.doc)
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What's a PDF file?
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A PDF file is a file with a .pdf file name suffix. These types
of files can only be read by Adobe Acrobat. A small number of our
documents are provided in this format.
You need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader software install on your
computer in order to view PDF files. Acrobat Reader is free and
you can download it from Adobe by clicking on the Adobe button at
the bottom of this page.
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What payment methods
do you accept?
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In conjunction with WorldPay we accept all
major credit and debit cards.
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How do I place an
order?
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You can place your order using our website. You need to have Cookies
enabled on your browser to shop, so we can keep track of your shopping
basket. You will see a warning message if you need to enable Cookies.
Simply select the documents you require form the How to Order
section beneath the document description. Click the Proceed to
Checkout button on the Shopping Cart page once you're
ready to pay.
Please make sure you select the correct jurisdiction and format.
If you're not sure which document format is best for you, please
refer to the relevant FAQs on this page.
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Why do you need my
e-mail address?
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Since our documents are delivered electronically
we need your e-mail in order to deliver your order. Please make sure
you enter your e-mail address correctly.
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Can I pay over the
telephone?
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No, we're sorry, but we don't accept payment
details over the telephone. Please place your order using our website.
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Is your payment server
secure?
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Yes. WorldPay, owned by the Royal Bank of Scotland and the world's
leading payment service provider, take payment on our behalf using
their fully secure servers.
Clickdocs does not store your credit/debit card details.
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Why was my credit/debit
card declined?
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If your credit/debit card was declined and
you're sure that your card has sufficient funds etc., then it may
simply be that you have entered payment details that differ slightly
than those held by your credit/debit card issuer e.g. your initials
or postal address. In such cases, we recommend simply trying again,
making sure you provide your details exactly as they appear on your
regular credit/debit card statement.
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How quickly will I
receive my documents?
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You should receive your documents within minutes of paying for
your order. If you don't receive your documents within 1 hour then
please read the following FAQs:
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How will you deliver
my documents to me?
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We will send your documents to you as e-mail attachments.
On successful payment, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from
WorldPay and a delivery e-mail from us containing instructions on
how to install and use your documents, a VAT receipt and the documents
themselves, as attachments.
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Will you post a paper
copy of my documents to me?
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No, we don't provide printed copies of our
documents. Clickdocs documents are intended for use on a computer
- you need to edit the documents using word processing software before
they can be used. And unlike paper documents, Clickdocs documents
can be used as many times as you like - because they are delivered
electronically.
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Why haven't I received
an e-mail confirming my order?
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If you haven't received a confirmation e-mail
from WorldPay then one of the following is probably true:
- You haven't successfully paid for your order
You need to follow the payment process through to completion,
until you are returned to the Clickdocs website and are presented
with a message confirming successful payment of your order. If
you think you have paid but still haven't received a confirmation
e-mail, please get in touch and we will check the status of your
order.
- The e-mail address you provided is incorrect
If you don't provide a valid e-mail address then you will not
receive an e-mail confirming your order.
- You mailbox is full
If your mailbox is full, or nearly full, then you may not be able
to receive any e-mails. Please check how much space you have free
in your mailbox and, if necessary, free up some space.
- You have e-mail security settings or filters in place that block
the e-mail
Certain e-mail server or client settings may stop you from receiving
our confirmation e-mail e.g. if you set up your e-mail program
to only accept e-mails from people in your contacts list, then
you are unlikely to receive any e-mails from us.
- Your e-mail client may have decided that our e-mail is "spam"
Check your spam folder to see if your anti-spam filter has incorrectly
classified the confirmation e-mail as spam.
- Your e-mail provider or ISP is experiencing delays
Sometimes it just takes a bit longer for e-mails to arrive. This
could be due to your ISP or e-mail provider experiencing an exceptionally
heavy load or telecommunications difficulties. If you've noticed
general Internet connectivity problems and/or you haven't received
other e-mails that you are expecting, then this could be the reason
why you haven't received a confirmation e-mail.
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Why haven't I received
the documents I ordered?
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If you have received an e-mail from WorldPay
confirming your order, but have not received the delivery e-mail from
Clickdocs with your documents, and more than an hour has passed since
placing your order, then one of the following is probably true:
- The e-mail address you provided is incorrect
If you don't provide a valid e-mail address then we can't send
your documents to you. Please double-check your e-mail address
and if you've entered it incorrectly, send us an e-mail (so we
will have a record of your correct e-mail address) asking us to
re-send your order.
- You mailbox is full
If your mailbox is full, or nearly full, then you may not be able
to receive our delivery e-mail. Most of our individual documents
are around 2Kb in size and our document packages range from 300Kb
up to 1.3Mb. Please check how much space you have free in your
mailbox and, if necessary, free up some space and then send us
an e-mail asking us to re-send your order.
- Your Hotmail e-mail account has deleted or filed our e-mail
in your Junk E-Mail folder
Depending on your Junk E-Mail Settings, our delivery e-mail may
have been delivered to your Junk E-Mail folder or automatically
deleted.
Please check that our e-mail is not in your Junk E-Mail folder.
If it's not there then adjust your Hotmail Junk E-Mail Settings
as follows, and then send us an e-mail asking us to re-send your
order:
- Set your Junk E-Mail Filter setting to 'Enhanced'
- Set your Delete Junk E-Mail setting to 'Deliver to Junk
E-Mail Folder...'
If you need help changing your Junk E-Mail Settings please see
How do I change my Hotmail
Junk E-Mail Settings?
- You have e-mail security settings or filters in place that block
the e-mail
Certain e-mail server or client settings may stop you from receiving
the Clickdocs delivery e-mail e.g. if your e-mail program has
been configured to refuse or discard e-mails with attachments,
or attachments with executable code then you will not receive
our delivery e-mail. If this is the case then please either change
your settings, and send us an e-mail asking us to re-send your
order, or provide an alternative e-mail address to which we can
send your order.
- Your e-mail client or provider may have decided that our e-mail
is "spam"
Check your spam or Junk E-Mail folder to see if your anti-spam
filter has incorrectly classified our e-mail as spam. This is
particularly a problem with Hotmail.
Please note, some e-mail providers such as Karoo will not download
any e-mails it classes as spam to your computer - the only way
you can see what is in your Junk E-Mail folder is to log into
your e-mail account via the provider's web-based interface.
- Your e-mail provider or ISP is experiencing delays
Sometimes it just takes a bit longer for e-mails to arrive. This
could be due to your ISP or e-mail provider experiencing an exceptionally
heavy load or telecommunications difficulties. If you've noticed
general Internet connectivity problems and/or you haven't received
other e-mails that you are expecting, then this could be the reason
why you haven't received the Clickdocs delivery e-mail.
If the document you ordered is free, please just order the document
again once you've resolved the underlying problem.
Please quote your order number when contacting us.
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How do I change my Hotmail Junk E-Mail Settings?
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If you're having trouble receiving your documents from us and you're
using a Hotmail (or MSN) e-mail account, then please adjust your
Hotmail Junk E-Mail Settings to ensure that our delivery e-mail
is not blocked or automatically deleted. This is what you should
do:
- Log into your Hotmail e-mail account.
- Click on the 'Options' link in the upper right of the Hotmail screen.
- Click on the 'Mail' button on the left hand side of the Hotmail screen.
- Click on the 'Junk E-Mail Protection' link.
- Click on the 'Junk E-Mail Filter' link.
- Choose the 'Enhanced' option and click 'OK' to save.
- Click on the 'Delete Junk E-Mail' link.
- Choose the 'Deliver to Junk E-Mail folder and delete later' option and click 'OK' to save.
If you're using Windows Live Mail then the process is the same,
although some of the link and button names are slightly different.
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My subscription code doesn't work.
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A subscription gives you unlimited access to a group of documents
for the subscription period. If, when viewing your order total at
the shop checkout the relevant discount has not been applied, then
one of the following is probably true:
- You haven't logged in before entering your subscription code.
At the shop checkout page, you need to log in using the 'Login'
button (at the top of the page) before entering your subscription
code into the 'Discount Coupon' field (at the bottom of
the page).
- You have selected one or more documents that are not included
in your subscription.
If you have documents in your shopping cart that are not part of
your subscription then you will be charged accordingly. The documents
included in your subscription are listed on the Clickdocs web
page describing the relevant subscription product.
- Your subscription has expired.
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The Clickdocs delivery e-mail
did not have any documents attached.
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If you received the Clickdocs delivery e-mail but could not find
the document attachments then your e-mail program or server has
probably automatically removed the attachments.
If you can, please change the relevant settings and then send
us an e-mail asking us to re-send your order. If you can't change
your settings then please send us an e-mail giving details of an
alternative e-mail address to which we can send your order.
If the document you ordered is free, please just order the document
again once you've resolved the underlying problem.
Please quote your order number when contacting us.
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My e-mail
program says that the Clickdocs attachment is unsafe or contains a
virus.
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Some e-mail programs classify the code within our Word Template
documents as "unsafe" or as potential virus code. Please rest
assured that our documents do not contain viruses nor will they
perform any unsafe actions - they are stringently checked for viruses
both during and after development.
If you are using Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express then you
may find the following Microsoft Knowledgebase article helpful:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/291387
To resolve, please change your settings. If you still can't access
your documents the send us an e-mail asking us to re-send your order,
or provide an alternative e-mail address to which we can send your
order.
If the document you ordered is free, please just order the document
again once you've resolved the underlying problem.
As always, please stay security-aware and use your anti-virus software
to check any documents or attachments you receive by e-mail.
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I can't edit my template
document.
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The key thing to remember with Clickdocs templates is that you
don't edit them directly - you use them as the basis for creating
a new document. If you have purchased a Clickdocs document in Word
Template format then you need to follow the instructions for
installation and use sent with our deliver e-mail.
If you have lost or deleted the instructions then click here
for an on-line, printer-friendly version.
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The macros are disabled
in my template document.
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If you are using a Clickdocs Word Template and you see a
message along the lines of "Macros are disabled in this project"
and/or your template document opens with the following message visible:
"If you can see this text the macros within this
Clickdocs template have been disabled." then you have
not successfully installed your template.
Please follow the instructions for installation and use sent with
our delivery e-mail. If you have lost or deleted the instructions
then click here for an on-line,
printer-friendly version.
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I can't change my
Macro Security Level setting.
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In order to install a Clickdocs Word Template you
may need to change your Macro Security Level setting (as per
the instructions for installation sent with your order).
If you have lost or deleted the instructions then click here
for an on-line, printer-friendly version.
If the relevant menu option for changing Macro Security
settings has been disabled or removed on your PC, then you
may not be able to successfully install the template. If this
is the case then you need the Word Document version.
Please contact us to arrange for a replacement document.
Please be sure to quote your order number when contacting us.
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I'm being asked to
provide a password in order to unprotect and edit my template document.
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The key thing to remember with Clickdocs templates is that you
don't edit them directly - you use them as the basis for creating
a new document. If you have purchased a Clickdocs document in Word
Template format then you need to follow the instructions for
installation and use sent with our delivery e-mail.
If you have lost or deleted the instructions then click here
for an on-line, printer-friendly version.
If you are using a Mac computer, then you have ordered the wrong
version: the Clickdocs Word Template version is not compatible
with Mac computers. You need the Word Document version. Please
contact us to arrange for a replacement document.
Please be sure to quote your order number when contacting us.
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I get a "Compile error
in hidden module" error when using my template document.
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This error can occur if you purchased the Word
Template version but are using Word on a Mac computer or are using
Word 97 on a PC. You need the Word Document version. Please
contact us to arrange for a replacement document.
Please be sure to quote your order number when contacting us.
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The Clickdocs wizard
doesn't appear when I try to install the template document.
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If the Clickdocs wizard does not appear when
you launch the template then one of the following is probably true:
- Your Macro Security Level setting is set to "High"
If you try to run a Clickdocs Word Template document
outside of your Word Personal Templates folder, with Macro Security
Level set to "High" then the Clickdocs wizard cannot run. Please
refer to the instructions for installation and use sent with your
document.
If you have lost or deleted the instructions then click here
for an on-line, printer-friendly version.
- You have a security policy or anti-virus software in place which
prohibits macros running
Some organizations implement security policies that stop computers
running macros, regardless of the Macro Security Level setting.
Some anti-virus software packages will automatically block macros
from running and it can be tricky to figure out what settings
to change to allow them to run.
If you think this affects you
then please get in touch with us to arrange for a replacement
copy of your document in Word Document format, which will
work.
- When prompted whether or not to allow macros to run, you clicked
the "Disable Macros" button
You need to click the "Enable Macros" button to allow the Clickdocs
wizard to run. Close the document and try again.
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I think I've ordered
the wrong version.
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If you think you've ordered the wrong version for your computer,
please get in touch with us to discuss your requirements.
Please be sure to quote your order number when contacting us.
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I need a VAT receipt.
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A VAT receipt is included within the body of
our delivery e-mail.
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| Q |
You don't offer the
document I'm looking for.
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We offer a wide range of commonly used legal
documents. If there are documents that you would like us to add to
our range, we would value your feedback. Please let us know at
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