The Journal FAQ

(Frequently Asked Questions)

Database Maintenance

• How do I see what is in my backup file?
• How do I restore from a backup?
• How do I install The Journal on a USB/Flash Drive?
• How do I force The Journal to repair its databases?

Export/Import

• How do I synchronize 2 installations of The Journal?
• How can I import my entries from another diary or journal program?

User Interface

• How do I change the default font?
• What is the hot-key (keyboard shortcut) for...?
• How do I customize the toolbars?

Categories

• What is a "category"?
• What is a "standard" category?
• What is a "loose-leaf" category?
• How do I set a category's default font?
• How do I create a new category?
• How do I delete a category?

Entries

• How do I insert images in my entries?
• Can I insert digital photos in my entries?
• How do I make my tables look like those in MS Word/WordPerfect/Etc?
• How do I make my entries read only?
• How do I use templates in my entries?
• How do I have a template automatically inserted in my entries?
• Why can't I edit my past entries?

Printing

• How do I set the printer margins?

Journal Volumes

• What is a Journal Volume?
• What is The Journal's System Database?
• How do I synchronize 2 Journal Volumes?

Security

• How do I set/change my password?
• What is Extended Security?
• What kind of encryption does The Journal use?

Glossary

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