Atticus automatically saves your work to the cloud as you go, ensuring that your progress is preserved even if you don't manually save it. This way, the next time you start writing, your work will be right where you left off.
However, please note that the continuous autosave feature does not include versioning. This means that if you need to revert to a previous version of your document, you'll need to rely on snapshots.
Snapshots/backups can be created in two ways. First, by using the save button in the top right of the Atticus dashboard. This creates an account backup saved to your device and establishes a restore point on the server, allowing you to restore your entire account if anything unusual or accidental occurs.
Every time you log out, Atticus also forces syncs all your content and creates a snapshot. It will also automatically export a JSON backup of your entire account (the same as if you click on the save button), providing an extra layer of protection in case anything goes awry.
For an additional layer of security, you can also export your book as a Word document. To do this, open your book, click on the book details panel at the top of the left navigation, and scroll to the bottom of the pop-up window to find the .docx export button.
While Word does not support the complex formatting and design features that Atticus uses, it will retain basic formatting such as chapter titles and all your content. This makes it ideal for editing or as a backup version of your manuscript. If you need a fully formatted version, you'll need to export to either ePub or PDF.