Draftable in Outlook requires Draftable version 25.10.000 or later to be installed and running on the user’s system.
Accessing Draftable in Outlook
Draftable in Outlook is accessible from two locations depending on your current workflow: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.
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.
Draftable in Outlook Workflow
The Draftable in Outlook workflow integrates directly into Microsoft Outlook, allowing you to compare email attachments, recent files, and versions — without needing to leave Outlook. The add-in opens a Draftable interface panel on the right-hand side of the Outlook window, where users can select files, run comparisons, and view results.Workflow options using Draftable within Outlook
Under the Home tab (or Message tab when replying), you’ll find three primary buttons:1. Draftable in Outlook
Selecting the Draftable button opens the Draftable panel on the right-hand side of Outlook. From here, you can choose which documents or content to use for comparison on the Left and Right sides.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Current document | Uses a selected email attachment 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 documents available for comparison, including email attachments from the current message. This is useful when working with multiple attachments simultaneously. 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 Outlook if you don’t want to; you can still send documents directly to the Draftable application.
Send as Older
Opens the Draftable New Comparison window with the selected 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 selected document preloaded as the newer (right) document. You can then select the older document to complete the comparison.Additional Settings
Within the Draftable in Outlook panel, you’ll find several configuration options that help personalize your in-Outlook comparison experience.
Profiles
You can select which comparison profile to use for your comparisons directly within the Outlook 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 Outlook theme.
Language
In the same section, you can also choose the language that Draftable in Outlook operates in. This setting affects the add-in’s interface and messages within Outlook.
Notes
- Draftable in Outlook 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 Outlook use the same engine as Draftable Legal, ensuring identical accuracy and output consistency.
- You can continue working within Outlook 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.