Applies To:
LexWorkplace Advanced
Two Ways to Compare Documents in LexWorkplace
LexWorkplace provides two different ways to compare documents, for varying levels of need.
Method | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
Inline Compare (Covered in this Article) | In-App (LexWorkplace) | A simple, built-in comparison tool that requires no additional software |
Litera Compare Integration (Covered here) | Integration (Third-Party App) | A sophisticated comparison option that requires the Litera Compare Desktop application |
Overview of Inline Compare
The Inline Compare feature allows users to:
Compare two different documents, even if they are stored in separate matters or locations within LexWorkplace.
Compare two versions of the same document to track changes over time.
How-To Use Inline Compare
Step 1: Select Document A
1. Hover over the document you want to compare.
2. Click the three-dot menu.
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3. Select Compare in LexWorkplace.
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TIP: Redo Document Selection
If you selected the wrong original document, select “click here” on the bottom left corner of the screen to reset your selection.
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Step 2: Select Document B
1. Hover over the second document.
2. Click the three-dot menu.
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3. Select Compare in LexWorkplace.
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Step 3: Inline Compare Screen Opens
The comparison will open in the same tab using an inline viewer powered by Draftable.
TIP: Compare Versions of the Same Document
Navigate to the document properties of any document with multiple versions, follow the same steps as above, selecting different document versions to compare them.
Inline Compare Screen (Draftable Screen)
The comparison screen displays Document A and Document B side by side, with changes highlighted.
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File Menu Commands
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Save (With Highlights)
Original Side – Saves Document A with highlights.
Modified Side – Saves Document B with highlights.
Download Full View
Side-by-side format - Downloads a PDF showing both documents and the highlighted comparisons.
Single Document format - Downloads a PDF showing one document with the changes as comments inside the PDF.
Print
Offers the same options as the Save feature above. This will then be queued to print via your default printer.
View Menu Commands
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View Mode – Switch between Side-by-side or Single Document mode.
Cursor – Choose between a scrolling tool or text selection.
Options:
Show Change List – Displays a list of detected changes on the right side of the screen:
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Enable Scrolling Lock – Scrolls both documents simultaneously, or disable to scroll only a single document.
Fullscreen – Expands the comparison view for better readability.
Search Command
Easily find a word or phrase in either side of the document.
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Share Command
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Secret URL - Generates a shareable URL that allows others to view the comparison.
HTML Embed Code - Provides an HTML embed option for integrating the comparison into a webpage.
TIP: Compare Across the Platform
The documents do not need to be located in the same folder, or even the same matter. You can even compare a document inside a matter to a document in Firm Documents!