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What is the timeout period for Westlaw Classic?

The inactivity time out period is 120 minutes. Before timing out a message will be displayed.

When I create an alert the “But Not” field is greyed out. Any idea what I am doing wrong?

The “Additional Terms” search box only becomes active when a Smart Term is selected.

Can we automate contact group creation or upload contact groups using excel?

No. Groups need to be created manually in Westlaw.

What is OPML in Alert Settings?

OPML is a file format used by feed aggregates.

How long is the alert history available for?

90 days.

Is there a remove duplicates option like in Westlaw Watch when searching or creating alerts?

Westlaw will automatically de-dupe when searching or alerting on multibases. If individual news sources are selected and searched, results will not be de-duped from the individual sources.

Is there a remove duplicates in Newsletters?

No, alerts can not be de-duped against each other.

Westlaw Classic - Alert Center User Guide

This guide provides information relating to the creation and management of alerts and newsletters in Westlaw Classic.

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Westlaw Classic - Deep Link Guide & List

This guide provides a list of Common Deep Links and a guide to creating Deep Links.

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