# \#troubleshooting **URL:** https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/tag/troubleshooting/10.md [Latest](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/tags.md) --- ## [Saving bug - Autosave or Ctrl + S won't work \[solved\]](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/saving-bug-autosave-or-ctrl-s-wont-work-solved/135745)
**Author:** [@Selkie](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Selkie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/saving-bug-autosave-or-ctrl-s-wont-work-solved/135745 "2026-09-29T19:58:08Z")
Hello everyone, Recently bought Scrivener and encountered this bug today : the autosaves or normal saves will not work. As soon as I modify any text document, the following message comes up : “Could not save project do… --- ## [Super Irritating formatting Bug that only shows on compile](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/super-irritating-formatting-bug-that-only-shows-on-compile/154264)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Rivan](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Chris_Rivan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/super-irritating-formatting-bug-that-only-shows-on-compile/154264 "2026-07-20T20:23:35Z")
Writing a LitRPG and trying to do a test compile. Randomly, everything after a certain point is bold faced. Heading 2 also keeps defaulting to some “Sitka” font I have never used in my life (And after living in Sitka for… --- ## [Can't access backups text files missing from project folder](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/cant-access-backups-text-files-missing-from-project-folder/153999)
**Author:** [@ClaudiaP](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/ClaudiaP)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/cant-access-backups-text-files-missing-from-project-folder/153999 "2026-06-09T15:13:13Z")
Hi all. I see this forum doesn’t have as much participation as the old one did. So perhaps no one will see this. I’ve had a new issue with Scriv after years of using it. I have a poetry project file with folders for each… --- ## [Project find/replace started crashing Scrivener after doing a Windows 11 repair/reinstall](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/project-find-replace-started-crashing-scrivener-after-doing-a-windows-11-repair-reinstall/153895)
**Author:** [@Lunatique](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Lunatique)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/project-find-replace-started-crashing-scrivener-after-doing-a-windows-11-repair-reinstall/153895 "2026-06-03T22:56:18Z")
I recently did a Windows 11 repair reinstall (keeping all apps/documents) to fix some ongoing issues. From then on, whenever I tried to do project find/replace of words/phrases, it would crash Scrivener. Not sure if the … --- ## [Continuious typing Lag](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/continuious-typing-lag/153495)
**Author:** [@Mark1](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Mark1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/continuious-typing-lag/153495 "2026-04-08T17:33:47Z")
There’s a sudden typing lag in my projects. I’m on the Windows platform. My attempts at troubleshooting this failed. Can somebody help? --- ## [Blank Screen for Compile Format Designer](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/blank-screen-for-compile-format-designer/152935)
**Author:** [@Leviathanapsu](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Leviathanapsu)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/blank-screen-for-compile-format-designer/152935 "2026-02-01T16:11:33Z")
I was attempting to compile a document and went to create a custom format since I wanted to do something a little different from what I already had. Unfortunately, every time I open the Format Designer, it just shows a b… --- ## [Many of my panels are showing up blank. If I move them, the text reappears: BUG](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/many-of-my-panels-are-showing-up-blank-if-i-move-them-the-text-reappears-bug/152631)
**Author:** [@mightypen](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/mightypen)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2025, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/many-of-my-panels-are-showing-up-blank-if-i-move-them-the-text-reappears-bug/152631 "2025-12-28T01:09:16Z")
Hi, first time in the forum, so I’m sorry if this question has been dealt with before. So, I have pasted my notes to the outer face of panels to rearrange and organize all the ideas, but I never write anything inside th… --- ## [Folder got lost for the second time](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/folder-got-lost-for-the-second-time/152471)
**Author:** [@Claudine](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Claudine)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/folder-got-lost-for-the-second-time/152471 "2025-12-09T08:16:34Z")
Hi everybody, and again: a folder got lost, the same as the last time btw: the one i’m working on. I could help myself again with the backup-stick but it does not feel sure to go on like this. I controlled the status … --- ## [Windows 11 setup problems](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/windows-11-setup-problems/152508)
**Author:** [@ckwriter](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/ckwriter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/windows-11-setup-problems/152508 "2025-12-03T23:17:47Z")
I seem to be having a great deal of difficulty in getting Scrivener 3.1.6 to play nice with my brand-new Windows 11 PC. I am just beginning to learn the writing program, but I can’t get past a compatibility issue. Someti… --- ## [Lost my work!](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/lost-my-work/152106)
**Author:** [@0811](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/0811)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/lost-my-work/152106 "2025-11-07T21:13:18Z")
My computer crashed while I had work saved on my trial account. Now that my computer is repaired, how do I get it back? --- ## [When I finish scrivener, the backup crashes at 87%](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/when-i-finish-scrivener-the-backup-crashes-at-87/151001)
**Author:** [@2510](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/2510)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/when-i-finish-scrivener-the-backup-crashes-at-87/151001 "2025-10-05T20:33:52Z")
When I finish the program, the backup crashes at 87%. Backup at startup and manual storage works. I first thought it had to do with an encrypted storage space or slow USB stick. However, the problem also arises under … --- ## [Speech (Read Aloud) is not Working](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/speech-read-aloud-is-not-working/140046)
**Author:** [@Migdee04](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Migdee04)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/speech-read-aloud-is-not-working/140046 "2025-09-20T08:42:08Z")
Hello everyone. Author Migdalia Torres here. This April Camp NaNoWriMo is not working for me when it comes to the Scrivener 3 (Windows 11) Speak and Read Aloud. This is one of my favorite features and it is now workin… --- ## [Font size keeps changing](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/font-size-keeps-changing/149957)
**Author:** [@Domi](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Domi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/font-size-keeps-changing/149957 "2025-08-24T18:55:26Z")
Sorry if I put this under the wrong category, I’m new on here. But I was hoping someone can help me. My binder and general font size is 13 but it keeps jumping back to size 10 whenever my laptop has been in sleep mode. … --- ## [Scapple printing issues since upgrade to Windows 11](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scapple-printing-issues-since-upgrade-to-windows-11/149796)
**Author:** [@gjbarclay](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/gjbarclay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scapple-printing-issues-since-upgrade-to-windows-11/149796 "2025-08-18T05:51:36Z")
Since I finally bit the bullet and upgraded my PC to Windows 11 I am having a printing issue that results in only being able to print portrait, even though my mindmaps are designed to be printed landscape. If I hit ‘pri… --- ## [Spellcheck workarounds](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/spellcheck-workarounds/149677)
**Author:** [@HAHW](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/HAHW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/spellcheck-workarounds/149677 "2025-08-10T15:53:49Z")
Spellcheck has stopped working. Like at least one other poster, when I click on ‘check spelling and grammar’ the box that pops up is empty. I gather from the response to that other poster that this is a problem Apple has… --- ## [Compile - Apply filter](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/compile-apply-filter/149718)
**Author:** [@MickWalker](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/MickWalker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/compile-apply-filter/149718 "2025-08-10T12:34:33Z")
In my document I have custom meta data “version”. I usualy use it like Draft 1.0 etc… So, Icurrently I have Draft 5.2 and alos Draft v6.0. The Draft 5.2 works well, but Draft 6.0 not. I have not idea what couse that. It… --- ## ["Cannot Create Project Backup" Error](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/cannot-create-project-backup-error/149413)
**Author:** [@Qatesa](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Qatesa)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/cannot-create-project-backup-error/149413 "2025-07-23T12:03:56Z")
Recently I’ve begun receiving the following error when attempting to backup a project. “Cannot create project backup. Temporary copy destination C:\\Users\\Qatesa\\AppData\\Local\\Temp\\5731B05C-6A0C-4C99-8FF2-AA597F332864\\T… --- ## [Project targets not resetting on desktop Mac](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/project-targets-not-resetting-on-desktop-mac/149219)
**Author:** [@mbod](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/mbod)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/project-targets-not-resetting-on-desktop-mac/149219 "2025-07-15T13:40:19Z")
Hi, I realize this has been asked but I’ve tried everything suggested. I don’t see the project target in my options, just ‘show project targets’ or ‘project settings’. Sorry, am I missing something? When the project targ… --- ## [Can't open Scapple or corresponding files](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/cant-open-scapple-or-corresponding-files/149157)
**Author:** [@AW](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/AW)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/cant-open-scapple-or-corresponding-files/149157 "2025-07-11T03:51:46Z")
I can’t open any of my Scapple files (V1.4.2.0). The desktop shortcut doesn’t work either. I haven’t updated anything (other than the scheduled Windows 11 updates). I’ve tried clearing cache, turning PC off & on etc. Sca… --- ## [\[Scriv3/Win\] exported folders with space at end of name cannot be deleted](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scriv3-win-exported-folders-with-space-at-end-of-name-cannot-be-deleted/149006)
**Author:** [@waxweb](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/waxweb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scriv3-win-exported-folders-with-space-at-end-of-name-cannot-be-deleted/149006 "2025-07-02T19:47:43Z")
hi, I am on Win11, Scriv3, and a painful problem is that enclosing folders exported through Export \[txt\] are badly created and undeletable if they have a space at the end of the folder name in the binder. Anyone know how… --- ## [Dictionary change underlines every word](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/dictionary-change-underlines-every-word/147671)
**Author:** [@Siletha](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Siletha)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/dictionary-change-underlines-every-word/147671 "2025-06-02T02:25:05Z")
Hello! So I changed the dictionary to Canadian English (so that it leaves my spelling of colour, honour, etc alone) and it somehow decided that every single word in my document is incorrect now. Every single word is unde… --- ## [Empty chapters on importing scrivx project file](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/empty-chapters-on-importing-scrivx-project-file/147604)
**Author:** [@arachnyd62](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/arachnyd62)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/empty-chapters-on-importing-scrivx-project-file/147604 "2025-05-28T17:23:05Z")
I just installed Scrivener 3.1.5.1 for Windows. I had a .scrivx backup file of a project that I’d saved to the cloud. When I imported the scrivx file, the chapter structure and everything was intact, but all of the chapt… --- ## [Document in Document Bookmarks causes Scrivener to hang, how to remove it?](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/document-in-document-bookmarks-causes-scrivener-to-hang-how-to-remove-it/146507)
**Author:** [@staceylcummings](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/staceylcummings)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 10:29am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/document-in-document-bookmarks-causes-scrivener-to-hang-how-to-remove-it/146507 "2025-03-22T10:29:04Z")
I dropped a large file in the document bookmarks. If I click on it, Scrivener hangs. Finally it loads, but if I click on it again to delete it, Scrivener hangs on it again. Is there another way to remove this file from … --- ## [INSANELY slow, laggy, 'not'responding' constantly](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/insanely-slow-laggy-notresponding-constantly/139751)
**Author:** [@Keura](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Keura)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 9:10am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/insanely-slow-laggy-notresponding-constantly/139751 "2024-09-17T09:10:25Z")
Can barely get a sentence down without the screen going a lighter white, saying ‘not responding’ stalling for several seconds, then it will let me type a bit and then it repeats practically every 30 seconds. I do have a … --- ## [Sync to external folder Error message](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/sync-to-external-folder-error-message/140760)
**Author:** [@TriciaAE](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/TriciaAE)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/sync-to-external-folder-error-message/140760 "2024-05-25T23:31:10Z")
When I try and Sync to an external folder, there is a message that says, Converter Error, could not export. Thanks Kindly --- ## [RESOLVED: OneDrive inserts itself into my save path](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/resolved-onedrive-inserts-itself-into-my-save-path/140678)
**Author:** [@DougT](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/DougT)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/resolved-onedrive-inserts-itself-into-my-save-path/140678 "2024-05-23T22:39:24Z")
I set up Scrivener 3 to safe to Dropbox and also routinely backup to an auxilary drive. I’ve had trouble restoring from backups. Recently I noticed that OneDrive is in the path of my project file when I open it. I delete… --- ## [Scrivener running slow](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scrivener-running-slow/139577)
**Author:** [@Terry\_Haddow](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Terry_Haddow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scrivener-running-slow/139577 "2024-05-10T16:40:58Z")
My Scrivener has started running slow and a bit erratic. Just wondering whether anyone else is having an issue? I am running OS 14.4 - so not sure if it has anything to do with the latest mac update, an issue with Dropb… --- ## [Scrivener 3.3.6 keeps crashing mid-typing on MacOS Venture 14.3](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scrivener-3-3-6-keeps-crashing-mid-typing-on-macos-venture-14-3/140151)
**Author:** [@WriterNed](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/WriterNed)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 4:13am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scrivener-3-3-6-keeps-crashing-mid-typing-on-macos-venture-14-3/140151 "2024-04-16T04:13:10Z")
Hi all. I’m new here but recently started excitedly using Scrivener a few months ago, on my first book. Everything started well, but in the past few weeks, I often have trepidation and tons of saving, sometimes after ea… --- ## ["Phantom" target-session window FIXED](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/phantom-target-session-window-fixed/140098)
**Author:** [@Topper999](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Topper999)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/phantom-target-session-window-fixed/140098 "2024-04-09T21:15:56Z")
Please ignore this query. The obvious solution was to use Mac’s “force quit” on Scrivener. Sheesh. When I reopened it, the phantom window was gone. I’m baffled by this. An orphan project-targets window has appeared on m… --- ## [I don't know what I've done](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/i-dont-know-what-ive-done/139877)
**Author:** [@Ytinirt](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Ytinirt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/i-dont-know-what-ive-done/139877 "2024-03-28T03:26:17Z")
I’m not sure what I’ve done. While typing my manuscript, I have either clicked or hit something that completely changed my ability to type or edit my text. I now have to type words and hit enter before they will display.… [Next page](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/tag/troubleshooting/10.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=troubleshooting)