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in the document vs on the document

Both 'in the document' and 'on the document' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In the document' is used when referring to something that is found within the document, such as a paragraph or a section. 'On the document' is used when referring to something that is on top of the document or printed on its surface, such as a signature or a stamp.
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in the document

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something that is physically inside the document.

Use 'in the document' when referring to something that is physically inside the document, such as a paragraph or a section.

Examples:

  • Please refer to the information in the document.
  • The answer can be found in the document.
  • Jul 30, 2020 ... ... in the Document Cache. I am testing my process and getting this error. I cannot tell much from log. Does anyone know how to resolve? I ...
  • Oct 11, 2022 ... Need guidance: "There are too many edits in the document. This operation will be incomplete. Save your work" · Comments Section · Community Info ...
  • Mar 20, 2020 ... Found more than 1 document in the document cache, how to resolve? Hi All,. I'm new in Boomi platform and recently built a XML to XML (Netsuite ...
  • Apr 4, 2023 ... ... in the document.) TheMattLeonard_0-1680625100000.png. What causes this error is deleting an input file from the macro that at any point was ...
  • Jul 18, 2015 ... A reference not in the document keeps being in the reference list ... I probably had this text as a reference at some point in my word document, ...
  • Nov 28, 2023 ... DocuGen Issues - Multiple Errors in the document · Platform discussions · apps_framework, monday_docs, question · JHolden1975 (Jason Holden) ...
  • Jul 19, 2012 ... ... in the document" showed up. I can't find out where the problem is, because ID signals no error in the document in the Preflight... i checked ...
  • Mar 26, 2018 ... There are too many edits in the document. This operation will be incomplete. Save your work. I get the above error message when I try to cut ...
  • Feb 21, 2020 ... ... in the document. Is there anyway to change the settings that it will ignore hyperlinks and just focus on the text in the document? UiJack ...
  • Apr 9, 2018 ... It suddenly said "There are too many edits in the document. This operation will be incomplete. Save your work." Just as abruptly, it won't let me change the ...

Alternatives:

  • inside the document
  • within the document
  • contained in the document
  • included in the document
  • stated in the document

on the document

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something that is written or printed on the surface of the document.

Use 'on the document' when referring to something that is written or printed on the surface of the document, such as a signature or a stamp.

Examples:

  • Please sign your name on the document.
  • The stamp is placed on the document.
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  • Jul 2, 2024 ... Theological Perspectives on the Document Dignitas Infinita ... Rev. Thomas Massaro, S.J., is Professor of Moral Theology at Fordham University in ...
  • Jan 17, 2016 ... Suddenly when I've printed the document there are black filled triangle shapes. These do not show up on the document on the screen, but when printed they do ...
  • Choose what metadata to show on the document preview · Using Mayan EDMS · jcanelhas January 4, 2024, 8:43pm 1. Hi all, is there an option to hide a metadata ...
  • Feb 19, 2017 ... Can anyone shed any light on how to go further, and turn on the document nav? Thanks very much indeed. Eliot. Last edited by Hagar Delest on ...
  • Jan 6, 2020 ... I am getting error while i submitted my govt. ID card for verifying payment profile . the error i am getting is "The name on the document doesn't match the ...
  • Then you can adjust the size of the signature box and place it wherever you want on the document. Tap Done. ios-16-iphone-13-pro-notes-markup-scanned-. To ...
  • Jul 17, 2015 ... Registering for the ESC key on the document appears not to work. #2264. Closed. EisenbergEffect opened this issue on Jul 17, 2015 · 4 comments.
  • Apr 1, 2024 ... How does one stop multiple rows on the document tab switching. Visual Studio 22. ask yam angle close vast dolls unite lip groovy melodic. This ...
  • Jul 2, 2015 ... Excel is not saving/'Another User' is working on the document ... We have recently run into a problem at one of our branches that whenever someone ...

Alternatives:

  • written on the document
  • printed on the document
  • marked on the document
  • noted on the document
  • recorded on the document

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