Manage clauses

In this article

1 Add a clause

2 Remove a clause

3 Re-order clauses

1 Add a clause

  • Every clause must be added in the correct place in the document hierarchy. The document hierarchy can be seen in the Outline tab on the left-hand panel

Buttons to create relevant clauses and sub clauses are available under every applicable clause.

  • Buttons to create + CLAUSE AT SAME LEVEL, and + SUB-CLAUSE are available under any applicable clause.
  • Terms and Definition clause
    • Buttons to create + SUB-CLAUSE and + TERM ENTRY are available under the Terms and Definition clause.
    • Buttons to create + CLAUSE AT SAME LEVEL and + TERM ENTRY are available in the sub-clauses under Terms and Definition clause. 
    • Button to create + TERM ENTRY AT SAME LEVEL is available under a terminological entry.
  • Annex
    • Buttons to create + ANNEX AT SAME LEVEL and + SUB-CLAUSE are available in the Annex section. 
    • Buttons to create + CLAUSE AT SAME LEVEL, and + SUB-CLAUSE are available under the Annex sub-clauses
  • It is also possible to create clauses and sub clauses from the contextual menu of a clause in the Outline tab

Please note

  • It is not possible to add clauses and sub clauses in the Foreword, and in the Normative references clause.
  • Adding a term clause at the same level as the main Terms and Definition clause is not possible.
  • Terminological entries can be inserted from anywhere in the document. The Term entry will automatically be added under clause 3 Terms and Definitions

    • 2 Remove a clause

    • To delete a clause, click the contextual menu of the clause or the contextual menu of the clause in the Outline tab and select Remove.
    • Mandatory clauses such as Foreword and Normative References cannot be removed

    Warning

    When trying to delete a clause or a sub clause containing an unresolved comment, a warning message will appear as follows:

    To proceed with the deletion you have two options:

    • Resolve comment
    • Reposition comment in another clause

    3 Re-order clauses

    • You can re-order clauses by dragging and dropping them in the Outline tab or by using the Move up, Move down, Move, left, Move right options from the Contextual menu of a clause.
    • An appropriate message is displayed when drag and drop action or for a clause via the Outline tab is not allowed

    Please note

  • It is possible to move a clause or alter its structure even if the clause has not been loaded. 
  • To know if a clause has been loaded or not, check the icon next to the clause in the Outline:

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