Older Versions. Versions prior to 6.0.0 are outdated, and no longer recommended for new installation. Windows. Standalone templates can be used to perform a manual installation.

To download the latest version, see paperlessdebate.com. Problems with installation? Check the FAQ. Getting a virus alert? See Verbatim and Antivirus. Note that the current Mac installer may or may not work on Apple Silicon devices - we're working on a …

Download the latest automatic installer, which includes the main Word template, and Verbatim Flow, a flowing template for Excel. For PC, optionally download the plugins pack that includes the Verbatim Timer, OCR, Search plugins, and more. Installation instructions.

Why do I get a virus alert when I download Verbatim? I'm getting a message that Debate.dotm doesn't exist after installation. I can't run the Verbatim Installer on Mac.

The basic functionality of Verbatim is the same as ever – shortcuts for speeding up research, and a set of macros to make assembling, organizing, and giving speeches faster and easier. For a comprehensive list of updates, upgrades, and bug fixes, see the Verbatim changelog at paperlessdebate.com.

Verbatim and Antivirus. Verbatim is often flagged as a false postive by antivirus programs, including Microsoft Defender. This is because it makes use of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Macros, which are also commonly used by some kinds of viruses and trojans.

This site contains documentation for Verbatim and associated tools. Verbatim is a free, open-source (GPL3) platform for paperless debate, with a variety of supporting tools and plugins. The desktop version is built as a template for Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

There are Setup Check tools available for both PC and Mac on the downloads page, which are designed to allow you to quickly monitor and toggle your macro security settings for use with Verbatim.

Sep 19, 2022 · Some virus scanners (especially Microsoft and Norton/Symantec) may give a false positive virus alert when downloading or trying to use Verbatim. Recently, Microsoft in particular has gotten much more aggressive at flagging false positives with files that contain VBA macros.

Verbatim Flow is a template for Microsoft Excel designed for flowing on your computer. It is installed automatically by the automatic installers, or can be installed manually by placing Debate.xltm in the same Templates folder as the Word template.