Before you proceed

Inputlog versions
The latest version and previous releases of Inputlog are freely downloadable for (academic) research purposes. We strongly recommend you to carefully read the installation instructions before you register and install the software on your computer.

Manual and Documentation
The user manual and some fact sheets that document the use of the different components in Inputlog are made available. These documents also provide more background on the rationale that is used in the analyses, and they explain the algorithms that are used in the different analyses.

Installation procedure

Follow this procedure if you want to download Inputlog:
1 | Register

1.1 | Complete the registration form You will receive a personal installation code to unlock the installation procedure. You might need to check your junk folder.  (Remark: We ask you to register so that we can keep you informed about updates and changes.)

1.2 | Confirm your registration Confirm your registration by activating the link in the registration mail that is automatically sent to your mailbox.
1.3 | Wait for your personal installation code As we personally handle and evaluate every request, it might take a few days before you receive your code.
2 | Download
2.1 | Select the Inputlog version of your choice Decide whether you need the latest version (preferred choice for most users) or a former version (to complete research projects in which former versions have been used).
2.2 | Download the program
3 | Install

3.1 | Unzip the file and open the installation file Inputlog_xx.exe The installation wizard will be started.

3.2 | Enter the registration code See also: hardware and software requirements in the installation section.
3.3 | Finalize the installation procedure Inputlog will start automatically.

Download the latest version of Inputlog


Inputlog version 9

December 2023

Versioning What’s new in Inputlog 9.5?

  • Versioning
    In the settings you can indicate that the logger saves a version of the text produced so far, every x minutes. This allows for intermediate text comparison..
  • Copy task integration
    A direct link has been made available to the Inputlog copy task (see Record tab).
  • Pause analysis
    The algorithms we use to identify the pause location and to calculate between word/sentence/paragraphs have been further refined. Also, the operationalisation and characterisation of the P-burst has been further improved..[see also ‘fact sheets’ on the website]
  • Source analysis
    The source segmentation and characterisation has been further improved, explicitly focusing on the different scenarios writers use to activate and switch between the main document and the sources (e.g., use of the taskbar).
  • Technical bugs
    Several bugs have been resolved. Thank you to everyone who informed us about bugs (or other issues) and helped us  addressing these.
    The bug with the most impact related to the fact that when the MS Word (main document) was deactivated by using the minimize-icon (right top corner) the logger did not render updates of the document length so far, nor of the cursor position. This also affected the revision analysis.
  • Internet explorer
    Analysis files (xml-format) should be opened with Internet Explorer. If you are using Edge, be sure to activate Internet Explorer, e.g., using this instruction.


Inputlog Edu-version

December 2023

Inputlog Edu-version
To facilitate the use of Inputlog in the classroom, we have developed a ‘minimal’ version of Inputlog, the so called Edu-version. This version has a simplified interface which only focuses on ‘Recording’ a writing process and ‘Generating’ a user friendly feedback report.

This version of Inputlog was co-developed within the LIFT project (NWO, The Netherlands – University of Antwerp).


Inputlog-LibreOffice
version 0.9.1

March 2024

Inputlog-LibreOffice version 0.9.1
To facilitate logging in Libre Office we developed  “Inputlog-LibreOffice”. Its main advantage is that this Open source professional word processor allows for better control of the logging, compared to, for instance,  logging in Ms Word. The current variant of Inputlog was developed as a  Libre Office extension (a certified add-in for the program). Its sole purpose is to log the writing process as detailed as possible. However, as the resulting logfile is an IDFX-file, the general analysis and the pause analysis of the Inputlog standard version can be used to explore the logdata.
You can find a description of the installation procedure and a user guide of Inputlog LibreOffice below (see Documentation section).

This keystroke logging application was developed within the project Track Changes (NWO, The Netherlands – Huygens Institute and University of Antwerp).

Download documentation

Inputlog manual

This manual contains a description of the most important functions that Inputlog provides, including background about algorithms that are used in the analyses (5 MB, 150pages). Remark: This manual is not yet fully updated to the latest version. We try to upload an update as soon as possible.

Inputlog-LibreOffice manual

This manual contains a description of the installation procedure and a user guide of Inputlog for LibreOffice. 

Factsheet
This factsheet explains how to use Inputlog in Windows 10.
White paper
This white paper covers the Generic XML standard for writing logs.
Copy task manual
This document explains how to use the copy task in Inputlog.
Copy task variables
This excel file contains an overview (and brief description) of all the variables generated by the copy task analysis (merged format).

Appendix References article

This pdf file contains the complete list of Inputlog references that is used in: Leijten, M., & L. Van Waes (2020). Designing keystroke logging research in writing studies. Chinese Journal of Second Language Writing 
 二语写作

Process report variables
This pdf file contains an overview of all variable labels (and a brief definition) that can be used in the process report. 
Logo
This png-file contains the official Inputlog logo in high resolution.  

Download previous versions of Inputlog

Inputlog version 8 February 2022

Inputlog version 7 November 2015
Inputlog version 6 May 2014
Inputlog version 5 July 2013
Inputlog version 4 September 2010

How to refer to Inputlog?

Please note that Inputlog is a research instrument that is free to the research community. If you publish research in which inputlog has been used please refer to:

Main article
Leijten, M., & Van Waes, L. (2013). Keystroke Logging in Writing Research: Using Inputlog to Analyze and Visualize Writing Processes. Written Communication 30(3), 358–392 | doi: 10.1177/0741088313491692 | PDF

WritingPro
We strongly believe in sharing information like research techniques etc. Therefore, we would like to strongly encourage you to share information on your research project via WritingPro. WritingPro is a knowledge center for writing process research where researcher can share information and search for information related to writing process research; project descriptions of other researchers, data collection techniques, data analyses techniques, references, presentations, …

Reference
If you publish or present a paper in which Inputlog has been used, please refer to the following article:

Leijten, M., & Van Waes, L. (2013). Keystroke Logging in Writing Research: Using Inputlog to Analyze Writing Processes. Written Communication 30(3), 358-392
DOI: 10.1177/0741088313491692
PDF

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Inputlog is published under the following Creative Commons licence:
Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives | 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)