Create alerts
Set up alerts in Westlaw
Edge
to help you access current and relevant information by providing notifications on legal developments and trends.- On the homepage, selectNotifications,Alerts,Alerts, thenCreate Alert. Choose the type of alert you want to create.
- EnterName of AlertandDescription, then selectContinue.For KeyCite and Capitol Watch Track alerts, you also need to enter aCitation.For Trademark Image Alerts, you need to upload an image or choose a file from your computer.
- Enter or select up to 20 topics you want to search for relevant alert content then selectContinue.
- Enter related keywords or terms to search the topics chosen in the previous step. SelectContinuewhen you're finished.You can selectPreview Resultsto verify that the search terms and settings are finding the information you're looking for.
- Choose how you would like to receive alerts underSelect Delivery. If you selectEmail, enter the email addresses or contacts you would like to receive the alert. SelectContinue.
- UnderFrequency, select how often you'd like to receive the alert, and then specify the time you want the alert sent.
- Enter anEnd Dateif you want the alerts to stop on a certain day. Leave the field blank if you don't want to set an end date.
- SelectSave Alertwhen you're finished.