Review version differences quickly and clearly.
Use Document Comparison to highlight differences between two documents. Whether you're tracking revisions, reviewing edits, or comparing proposal versions, this tool helps you quickly spot changes — and export the results.
File Types You Can Compare
Supported file types include:
- .doc and .docx
- .txt
- .odt
Start a Comparison
- Go to the 'Home' tab.
- Click the arrow next to 'Research'.
- Select 'Comparison'.
Upload Your Documents
- For Part A and Part B, upload sources by dropping them into the box or clicking to upload. You can upload documents from the library, your device, or by pasting plain text.
- Click the arrow to start the comparison.
Review the Results
Your results will include:
- A summary of the changes
- A side-by-side view of the two documents
- Highlighted differences with colour coding
This lets you quickly see what's been added, removed, or modified.
Understand the Highlights
Change Type | Visual Style |
| Added content | Pale green background |
| Removed content | Pale red background |
| Modified (added) | Bright green |
| Modified (remove) | Bright red |
You can hover changes for more context if needed.
Filter to Focus
Use the 'Filter' tool to focus only on the changes that matter.
Options include:
- Removals only
- Modifications only
- Additions only
This is helpful when reviewing tracked edits or verifying specific updates.
Export the Comparison
Click 'Export to PDF' (top right) to download:
- The summary
- The full side-by-side comparison
- All highlights intact
Your exported document is great to share with collaborators or reviewers.