Key Points:
- N-Spec supports both MS Word track changes and conventional markup notation
- Do not mix both types of markup within the same paragraph
- Choose one consistent approach throughout your document
Supported Markup Types
N-Spec supports two different approaches for marking amendments in claim text:
- MS Word Track Changes: Using Word's built-in change tracking functionality
- Conventional Markup Notation: Using:
- Strikethrough or double brackets for deletions
- Bold and underline for additions
Important Guidelines
⚠️ Critical: Do not mix track changes and conventional markup notation within the same paragraph. This can cause N-Spec to process amendments incorrectly.
Choose one consistent approach throughout your document:
- Either use MS Word track changes for all amendments
- Or use conventional markup notation (strikethrough/brackets and bold/underline) for all amendments
Recommended Approaches
Option 1: Using Track Changes
- Make all deletions using Word's track changes feature
- Make all insertions using track changes
- Before filing, convert tracked changes to conventional markup notation if required
Option 2: Using Conventional Markup
- Accept any existing tracked changes
- Use strikethrough or double brackets for deletions
- Use bold and underline for insertions
Common Issues
Problem: Struck-out text still appears in N-Spec's analysis
Solution: Check if you have mixed markup types in the same paragraph. Convert all markup to one consistent format.