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The Default (Built-in) Compare option lets you compare documents using the standard comparison functionality available in Docsvault.

 

 

Comparing Different Versions of a Document

 
Use this option to identify changes between the current version of a document and a previous version.

 

To compare different versions:

 

•Locate the Document: Navigate to the folder containing the document you want to compare.

•Right-Click for Comparison: Right-click on the desired document.

•Select "Compare": From the context menu, choose the Compare option.

•Choose the Version to Compare With: A list of available versions will appear. Select the version you want to compare against the current one.

•View the Comparison: Docsvault will open a comparison document in the native application to display the changes.

oFor Excel files, cell-level differences will be highlighted.

•Navigate the Comparison: Use the viewer's navigation tools to review the changes.

 
 

Optional: You can save or export the comparison using the available commands:

 

oPrint > Docsvault PDF to save a copy in PDF format.

oSave to Docsvault to save a copy within Docsvault.

oSave As to Docsvault to save the comparison as a new document in Docsvault.

 

 

Comparing Two Different Documents of the Same Type

 

Use this option to compare two separate documents of the same file type stored in Docsvault.

 

•Locate the Document: Navigate to the folder containing the first document.

•Right-Click for Comparison: Right-click on the selected document.

•Select "Compare": From the context menu, choose the "Compare" option.

•Browse for the Second Document: Select the document you want to compare against the first one.

•View the Comparison: Docsvault opens a comparison viewer in the native application, highlighting the differences between the two documents.  

•Navigate the Comparison: Use the viewer's navigation tools to examine the differences.
 

Optional: You can save or export the comparison using the available commands:

oPrint > Docsvault PDF to save a copy in PDF format.

oSave to Docsvault to save a copy within Docsvault.

 
Note: Both documents must be of the same file type when using this comparison method.