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Draftable for Outlook is an Outlook add-in that sends email attachments and text directly to Draftable Desktop for comparison. This add-in allows you to start comparison workflows from within Outlook, eliminating the need to manually download attachments and navigate to them in Draftable.
Note:Draftable for Outlook requires Draftable version 25.10.000 or later to be installed and running on the user’s system.

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Accessing Draftable for Outlook

Draftable for Outlook is accessible from two locations depending on your current workflow:

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When Viewing an Email (Home Tab)

When you select an email from your inbox and are viewing its contents, the Draftable options appear under the Home tab in the ribbon. From here, you can access:
  • Compare Attachments
  • 1-Click Compare

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When Replying or Editing (Message Tab)

When you double-click an email to open it in a separate window, or when you are composing a reply, the Draftable options appear under the Message tab in the ribbon. From here, you can access all comparison options:
  • Compare Text
  • Compare Attachments
  • 1-Click Compare

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Draftable for Outlook Workflow

The Draftable for Outlook workflow integrates directly into Microsoft Outlook, allowing you to send email attachments and text to Draftable Desktop for comparison — without needing to download files manually. All comparisons are performed in Draftable Desktop, providing full access to advanced features, local files, and profiles.
Please note:Ensure that Draftable is open in the background when using Draftable for Outlook, otherwise documents will not be loaded correctly or at all into Draftable.

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Comparison Options

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1. 1-Click Compare

The 1-Click Compare option sends all email attachments to Draftable Desktop with a single click. This is the fastest way to start a comparison when an email contains the documents you want to compare. When clicked, all attachments from the current email are sent to Draftable Desktop’s New Comparison window, ready for you to arrange and run the comparison.

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2. Compare Attachments

The Compare Attachments option opens an attachment selector, allowing you to choose specific files from the email to send to Draftable Desktop for comparison. This is useful when:
  • The email contains multiple attachments and you only want to compare specific ones
  • You want to select which attachment should be the older vs. newer document
  • The email contains non-document files you want to exclude
Once you click “Compare Selected”, the chosen documents will open in the Draftable New Comparison window.

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3. Compare Text

Note: Compare Text is only available under the Message tab when you have opened an email or are composing a reply.
The Compare Text feature allows you to extract and send selected text from the email body to Draftable Desktop for comparison. This is useful for:
  • Comparing quoted text from different email threads
  • Comparing text snippets without needing full document files
  • Quick text-based comparisons directly from email content
Select the text you want to compare in the email body, then use the Compare Text option to send it to Draftable.

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Notes

  • Draftable for Outlook requires Draftable version 25.10.000 or later to be installed and running on the user’s device.
  • Comparisons are performed in Draftable Desktop, ensuring full access to all features, profiles, and local file access.
  • Make sure Draftable Desktop is running before using the add-in.
  • If you need further assistance or support for Draftable for Outlook, please reach out to support@draftable.com