Draftable Compare

Draftable Compare is your go-to tool when you need to deal with text documents. We all know how tricky it can be to spot the differences between two files, right? That’s where this nifty app comes in and makes it super easy!

Check Your Computer First

Before diving in, just a heads up—you’ll want to make sure your computer has the .NET Framework installed. It’s a must-have for this app to work smoothly. Don’t worry though; most modern Windows systems already come with it.

Selecting Your Files

Once you're set up, you can pick the files you want to compare. You can either drag and drop them into the app or use the browse option if you prefer that route. Draftable Compare handles all sorts of file formats like DOCX, DOCM, DOC, RTF, PPTX, PPTM, PPT, XLSX, XLSM, XLS, CSV, and PDF!

Seeing the Differences

After selecting your files and hitting that button to get started, you'll see a side-by-side view of both documents. The best part? Any differences will pop out at you! They’re highlighted in both the preview area and even in the scrollbars—super handy for those big documents.

Requirements for Microsoft Office Users

If you're looking to compare Word or Excel files specifically, make sure Microsoft Office is installed on your machine. This way you can also export changes as tracked changes—super useful for editing later!

Saving and Printing Options

You can save your document in its original format or print it out if needed. You also have the option to open the original file location directly from Draftable Compare. Just keep in mind that while it's great for spotting differences, you can't actually merge documents or make edits within this app.

The Bottom Line

In short: finding differences in complex documents doesn’t have to be hard! Draftable Compare simplifies everything by clearly highlighting text changes across various formats. Even if it doesn't let you edit directly within it, it's definitely a tool worth checking out!

Draftable Compare is featured in these download collections: Compare Texts.