Exporting

Jenni documents can be exported as Word files, LaTeX source, or copied to the clipboard with formatting intact. DOCX works for broad compatibility, LaTeX for journal submissions, and clipboard for quick transfers into other editors.

Download as Word (DOCX)

Open the export menu in the editor toolbar and select Download as DOCX. The file downloads with formatting and unresolved document comments preserved. Open it in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, or any application that reads .docx files.

Download as LaTeX

Select Download as LaTeX from the export menu. Jenni generates a .tex file along with a .bib file containing your references. Compile the output with pdflatex, xelatex, or your preferred LaTeX toolchain.

Images are referenced by path rather than embedded. If your document contains images, ensure the image files are in the same directory as the .tex file before compiling.

Copy to Clipboard

Click the Export button in the top-right of the editor and select Copy to Clipboard, or select specific text and use Copy All to grab the entire document. Paste into any rich text editor – Google Docs, Notion, email composers – and the formatting carries over.

BibTeX and RIS Export

Citation data can also be exported independently from the References panel in the editor. Choose BibTeX or RIS format depending on your reference manager or submission requirements.

What Gets Exported

Formatting

Headings, bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, ordered and unordered lists, and text alignment are all preserved across export formats.

Rich Content

Citations and Bibliography

Inline citations are formatted according to your selected citation style. The full bibliography is appended at the end of the document. Citation locators and page ranges are preserved in DOCX, including citations inside lists, blockquotes, and tables. In LaTeX exports, citations use BibTeX references from the accompanying .bib file.

Jenni also maps preprints, editorials, errata, paratext, retractions, supplementary materials, and library guides into compatible DOCX and BibTeX work types.

Comments in DOCX

Unresolved comment threads are preserved automatically as native Word annotations. The exported annotations remain attached to their text ranges and include the comment text, replies, and author information. Resolved threads are not exported.

Best Practices

• Use LaTeX when submitting to academic journals or conferences that accept .tex source files.
• Use DOCX for general-purpose sharing, institutional submissions, or collaborative editing in Word or Google Docs.
• Use clipboard copy for quick transfers into emails, slide decks, or other documents.
• Finalize your citations and bibliography before exporting. Changes made after export are not reflected in the downloaded file.

Known Limitations

• Documents with many large images may take longer to generate as DOCX.
• Complex nested tables may render with minor differences in Word compared to the Jenni editor.
• Math equations in DOCX are rendered as images and cannot be edited as native Word equations.
• Some niche CSL citation styles may produce slight formatting variations compared to the editor preview.

Troubleshooting

DOCX formatting looks different than expected. Some styling differences between the Jenni editor and Word are normal. Check that you are using a recent version of Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Re-export if you made changes after the initial download.

LaTeX file does not compile. Verify that all required packages are installed in your LaTeX distribution. Ensure image files are present in the correct directory relative to the .tex file. Check the .bib file for malformed entries if citation errors appear.

Images missing from exported file. Re-upload any images that fail to appear. For DOCX, try exporting again — intermittent network issues can interrupt image embedding. For LaTeX, confirm image files are co-located with the .tex source.

Frequently Asked Questions