> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.draftable.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Using Draftable in Office > Bringing Office and Draftable closer together for more efficient workflows across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. **Draftable in Office** is a modern Office add-in that brings Draftable's powerful document comparison functionality directly into Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This feature enables users to perform comparisons, manage versions, and review results — all within the familiar Office interface. Draftable in Office requires **Draftable version 25.10.000 or later** to be installed and running on the user's system. We recommend running **25.12.000 or later** if possible. The add-in appears under the **Home** tab in each Office application and opens a **Draftable interface panel** on the right-hand side of the window, where you can select files, run comparisons, and view results. The core workflow is consistent across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint — each app offers the same comparison panel and options, with terminology adapted to the application (documents, spreadsheets/worksheets, or presentations/slides). Excel also includes additional options for comparing specific worksheets and cell ranges. *** ## Using Draftable in Word Once installed, the Draftable in Office add-in appears under the **Home** tab in Microsoft Word. Draftable in Office add-in in the Home tab of Microsoft Word ### Workflow options using Draftable within Word Under the **Home** tab, you'll find three primary buttons: #### 1. Draftable in Office Selecting the **Draftable** button opens the Draftable panel on the right-hand side of Word. From here, you can choose which documents or content to use for comparison on the **Older** and **Newer** sides. Draftable panel showing Older and Newer document selection options Each side offers the following options: | Option | Description | | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Current document** | Uses the currently open document as one of the comparison files. | | **Enter text** | Allows manual entry of raw text for comparison. | | **Browse files** | Opens a file browser for selecting files, including DMS integrations. | | **Recent files** | Displays recently compared documents for quick selection. | After selecting your documents and running the comparison, you can open the result in Draftable Legal or use one of the export options to **save**, **email**, **copy**, or **print** the comparison. Comparison results with export options #### 2. Compare Open Documents The **Compare Open** option lists all documents currently open in Word, allowing you to quickly select two to compare. This is useful when working on multiple files simultaneously within Word. Recent documents are also displayed for convenience. Once the comparison is complete, the same export workflows (open, save, email, copy, or print) are available. Compare Open Documents interface showing open Word files #### 3. Compare Versions The **Compare Versions** feature allows you to compare different versions of the same document — ideal for version-controlled files (e.g., from iManage, NetDocuments, or SharePoint). You can also **refresh versions** if a new version has been saved or published. Just like other comparison modes, results can be opened in Draftable Legal or exported using the available workflows. Compare Versions interface showing document version history ### Direct to Draftable options You don't have to work entirely within the in-Office panel — you can also send the current document directly to the Draftable application. Send to Draftable options in Word #### Send as Older Opens the **Draftable New Comparison window** with the active Word document preloaded as the **older (left)** document. You can then select the newer document in Draftable to complete the comparison. #### Send as Newer Opens the **Draftable New Comparison window** with the active Word document preloaded as the **newer (right)** document. You can then select the older document to complete the comparison. *** ## Using Draftable in Excel In Excel, the Draftable in Office add-in also appears under the **Home** tab. The ribbon group includes additional options specific to spreadsheets, including worksheet and cell range comparison. Draftable in Office add-in in the Home tab of Microsoft Excel The Excel button group provides seven actions: Close-up of the Draftable in Office button group in Excel ### Workflow options using Draftable within Excel #### 1. Draftable in Office Selecting the **Draftable** button opens the same comparison panel on the right-hand side of Excel. You can choose documents or content for the **Older** and **Newer** sides using the same options as in Word — **Current Document**, **Enter Text**, **Browse Files**, and **Recent Files**. Draftable panel in Excel showing Older and Newer selection options #### 2. Compare Open Spreadsheets The **Compare Open** option lists all spreadsheets currently open in Excel, allowing you to quickly select two to compare. Compare Open button tooltip in Excel Compare Open Spreadsheets panel showing open Excel files #### 3. Compare Versions The **Compare Versions** feature works the same as in Word, allowing you to compare different versions of the same spreadsheet — ideal for version-controlled files from a DMS. Compare Versions button tooltip in Excel Compare Document Versions panel showing spreadsheet version history ### Worksheet comparison Excel includes **Use Worksheet as Older** and **Use Worksheet as Newer** buttons. These send the active worksheet directly into the Draftable in Office comparison panel as either the older or newer side — the same concept as "Send as Older/Newer" in Word, but using worksheet-specific terminology. Use Worksheet as Older button tooltip Use Worksheet as Newer button tooltip Once selected, the worksheet is loaded into the comparison panel showing the sheet name. Draftable panel with a worksheet loaded as the newer document ### Range comparison Excel also offers **Use Range as Older** and **Use Range as Newer** buttons. These allow you to compare a specific selection of cells rather than an entire worksheet — useful when you only need to compare a particular section of a spreadsheet. Use Range as Older button tooltip Use Range as Newer button tooltip To use range comparison, first select the cells you want to compare in Excel. Selected cell range in Excel spreadsheet Then click **Use Range as Older** or **Use Range as Newer**. The selected range is loaded into the comparison panel, displaying the exact cell reference (e.g., `pending_review!A1:F6`). Draftable panel with a cell range loaded as the newer document *** ## Using Draftable in PowerPoint In PowerPoint, the Draftable in Office add-in appears under the **Home** tab with five actions tailored to presentations. Draftable in Office add-in in the Home tab of Microsoft PowerPoint ### Workflow options using Draftable within PowerPoint #### 1. Draftable in Office Selecting the **Draftable** button opens the comparison panel on the right-hand side of PowerPoint. The same options are available — **Current Document**, **Enter Text**, **Browse Files**, and **Recent Files**. Draftable button tooltip in PowerPoint Draftable panel in PowerPoint showing Older and Newer selection options #### 2. Compare Open Presentations The **Compare Open** option lists all presentations currently open in PowerPoint, allowing you to quickly select two to compare. Compare Open button tooltip in PowerPoint Compare Open Presentations panel showing open PowerPoint files #### 3. Compare Versions The **Compare Versions** feature works the same as in Word and Excel, allowing you to compare different versions of the same presentation. Compare Versions button tooltip in PowerPoint Compare Document Versions panel showing presentation version history ### Slide comparison PowerPoint includes **Use Slides as Older** and **Use Slides as Newer** buttons. These send the selected slides directly into the Draftable in Office comparison panel — the same concept as "Send as Older/Newer" in Word, using slide-specific terminology. #### Use Slides as Older Loads the selected slides into the comparison panel as the **older (left)** side. Use Slides as Older button tooltip Draftable panel with slides loaded as the older document #### Use Slides as Newer Loads the selected slides into the comparison panel as the **newer (right)** side. Use Slides as Newer button tooltip Draftable panel with slides loaded as the newer document *** ## Shared settings Within the Draftable in Office panel, you'll find several configuration options that help personalize your comparison experience. These settings are shared across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Draftable in Office settings panel ### Profiles You can select which **comparison profile** to use for your comparisons directly within the Office add-in. Profiles allow administrators or users to predefine comparison settings such as markup style, color scheme, and formatting preferences. Profile selector in Draftable in Office Select from the drop-down menu the available profiles that already exist in Draftable. Profile drop-down menu showing available profiles ### Light/Dark modes Next to the profile selector is a theme toggle, allowing you to switch between **Light**, **Dark**, and **Auto** color modes to suit your preference or Office theme. Light and Dark mode toggle options ### Language In the same section, you can also choose the **language** that Draftable in Office operates in. This setting affects the add-in's interface and messages within Office. Language selection dropdown *** ## Notes * Draftable in Office requires **Draftable version 25.10.000 or later** to be installed and running on the user's device. We recommend running **25.12.000 or later** if possible. * Comparisons performed within the Office add-in use the same engine as Draftable Legal, ensuring identical accuracy and output consistency across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. * You can continue working within your Office application while running comparisons in the Draftable pane. * When multiple comparisons are active, they can be managed or switched between via tabs in the right-hand pane.