Troubleshooting

Common issues and quick fixes when using Nebula Writer.

AI Not Responding

What to check

  • Confirm you are signed in
  • Verify you have an internet connection
  • Try reducing the request scope (shorter message)

Try this

Summarize the current document in 3 bullets.

AI Edits Look Off

What to check

  • Review the diff carefully
  • Ask for smaller, targeted edits
  • Specify tone and constraints

Try this

Only edit paragraphs 2–3. Keep all citations.

LaTeX Compilation Errors

What to check

  • Read the error message and line number
  • Confirm package names are correct
  • Run compile again after fixing

Try this

Find and fix the LaTeX error on line 42.

Bibliography Not Updating

What to check

  • Confirm your .bib filename matches \bibliography{}
  • Compile twice after new citations
  • Ensure the citation key exists

DOCX Formatting Looks Wrong

What to check

  • Verify heading styles are applied correctly
  • Use the AI to normalize formatting
  • Export to PDF to compare output

Try this

Normalize formatting in this section and keep Heading 2 styles.

Files Missing in the Sidebar

What to check

  • Confirm the file is inside the project folder
  • Refresh the sidebar by switching folders
  • Avoid hidden files or unsupported extensions

Performance Feels Slow

What to check

  • Close extra tabs you are not using
  • Split large documents into smaller files
  • Reduce AI request scope

Still Stuck?

If the issue persists, capture a screenshot and include:

  • What you were trying to do
  • The exact error message (if any)
  • The document type (Markdown, LaTeX, DOCX)

Next Steps