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Documentation Index

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To install this add-in, see Installing Draftable in Office. To learn how to use it, see Using Draftable in Office. If you require any specific explanations on the changes or features, please get in touch with us at support@draftable.com

Release Notes

Version 2.64
April 2026
Features & Improvements:
  • Added shared mailbox support to Outlook add-in manifests
  • Unified version display across all add-in variants
  • Major refactor of comparison logic for improved reliability and performance optimization across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Bug fixes:
  • Fix for “Comparison Failed” errors when using active document features including Use Worksheet, Use Slides, Compare Open, and Current Document
  • Fix for 1-click compare, send text, and email reply workflows in Outlook add-in
  • Fix for DMS reliability issues with iManage and NetDocuments — improved error handling and timeouts
  • Fix for add-in hang when opening Excel 97-2003 (.xls) files — now shows a clear error message
  • Fix for email output error when emailing comparison results
Version 2.60
December 2025
Features & Improvements:
  • Updated Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook add-ins to v2.60
  • Deployment guide published and available for customers
Other changes:
  • Non-redline Outlook functionality (compare attachments, 1-Click) migrated from the Redline in Email add-in to Draftable in Outlook
Version 2.26.0.0
October 2025
Features & Improvements:
  • Added Changes Report support in add-in export workflows
  • Added Departures Table support in add-in export workflows and Bulk Compare
Version 2.24.0.0
October 2025
Features & Improvements:
  • Added localization support for Office add-ins
  • Sort Next Actions for improved export option ordering
Bug fixes:
  • Fix for inability to compare files loaded from DMS via the add-in
  • Fix for connection unavailable error when comparing files from DMS during extended sessions
  • Fix for password-protected documents showing incomplete Next Steps with failed open result
Version 2.17.0.0
October 2025
Features & Improvements:
  • Initial release of Draftable in Office — a modern JavaScript add-in for Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Enables full comparison workflows directly within Office applications including file selection, comparison execution, and result viewing
  • Comparison results viewable in the add-in panel without switching to Draftable Desktop
  • Support for all Draftable comparison types (Redline, Side-by-Side, Track Changes)
  • Export options available directly from the add-in (save, email, copy, print)