6. When the result surprises you

What you see	First useful question	Next step
Zero visible findings	Is the run complete, and am I filtering out results?	Read Results from, enabled modules, review filters and coverage notices.
Many new findings after a settings change	Did the brief change?	Apply the intended profile/policy and compare fresh, equivalent runs.
A whole paragraph is marked	Is this paragraph context?	Read the action label; do not assume every character is an error.
A typographic finding has no Apply action	Is this a review/manual issue?	Read the evidence and make an editorial decision in InDesign if needed.
No composition alternative is available	Is there a supported improvement within the constraints?	Review the reason; make a deliberate manual layout choice or retain it.
Marks disappeared after showing a map	Which visualization is active?	Issue marks and Style Map replace each other; clear the active one with its own action.
The score improved after disabling checks	Did the document actually change?	Compare equal scope, modules and settings before claiming improvement.
A Publication report says FINAL	Is collection complete, and are warnings resolved?	Review membership, coverage and integrity. FINAL is not automatic editorial approval.

For a reproducible problem, use Logs and the supported report export. Include build, host version, scope and clear steps. Review exports before sharing; Publication includes document names. For license activation, use the User Manual's activation chapter.