Knowledge Base

This user manual provides a comprehensive guide to the Criterion application, a specialized desktop tool for creating and managing digital critical editions. It covers all key features, from text and apparatus management to advanced formatting, metadata, citations, and print/export options, plus a full suite of cloud collaboration capabilities that enable secure, structured teamwork among scholars. Users will find detailed instructions, best practices, and technical notes on essential functions such as: Layout customization and paratextual elements (line/page numbers, headers/footers) Critical apparatus management (notes, sigla, reading types, separators) Bookmark navigation and annotation handling Bibliographic reference management and citation insertion Cloud account management (GDPR-compliant registration, profile editing, password management) Document sharing and invitation workflows (controlled collaboration with read-only access) Integrated chat system for contextual discussion of textual variants directly within the editor Real-time notifications and email alerts for all collaboration events Organized into thematic sections, the manual serves both new and experienced users—from solo editors preparing a first edition to research teams collaborating on complex multi-witness projects—offering a reliable resource for accurate, efficient, and publication-ready critical editions.