Draftable in Office requires Draftable version 25.10.000 or later to be installed and running on the user’s system.This article only shows the workflow for Microsoft Word at this time.
Draftable in Office Workflow
The Draftable in Office workflow integrates directly into Microsoft Word, allowing you to compare open documents, recent files, and versions — without needing to leave Word. The add-in opens a Draftable interface panel on the right-hand side of the Word window, where users can select files, run comparisons, and view results.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 Left and Right sides.
| 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. |
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.
3. Compare Versions
The Compare Versions feature allows you to easily 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.
Direct to Draftable Options
You don’t have to work directly within Word if you don’t want to with your active document; you can still send the current document directly to the Draftable application.
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.Additional Settings
Within the Draftable in Office panel, you’ll find several configuration options that help personalize your in-Word comparison experience.
Profiles
You can select which comparison profile to use for your comparisons directly within the Word add-in. Profiles allow administrators or users to predefine comparison settings such as markup style, color scheme, and formatting preferences.
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 Word theme.
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 Word.
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 in Word use the same engine as Draftable Legal, ensuring identical accuracy and output consistency.
- You can continue working within Word 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.