ClustalW FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

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Why use ClustalW?
How can I use ClustalW?
What can I do with ClustalW?
What type of sequences can ClustalW align?
What input formats does ClustalW accept?
What output formats does ClustalW produce?
How can I save my alignment to a file?
What do the file extensions mean that I get in my results?
How are the pairwise alignment scores generated?
How can I get the colour version of the alignment?
Why can I not see the guide tree in my browser?
What is Jalview?
Why does Jalview not work for me?
How can I save the guide tree image or the jalview alignment?
What is the difference between a cladogram and a phylogram?
Which method is used to draw the guide tree?
Is there an alternative tree drawing program that can be used for large numbers of sequences?
Is it possible to perform bootstrap analysis or to get the Bootstrap values along with the nodes of each branch of the phylogram?
Can we have distance scale (as bar) based on the substitution rates along with the phylogram?
What are the default parameters used by ClustalW?
How can I see the parameter values that are used by the ClustalW program?
How long are ClustalW results stored at the EBI?
Does my job have an identifier?
Where can I download the ClustalW software from?
How do I reference use of this service?
What is the difference between a guide tree and a true phylogenetic tree?
Where can I find detailed information about ClustalW?
How does Clustalw Work (very simple explanation)?