> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.largence.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Documents

> Upload, version, compare, and review documents in the Largence EDMS.

Largence includes a full document management system (EDMS) for every workspace. Documents live in the global library or within a matter.

## Upload documents

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Documents">
    Click **Documents** in the sidebar or open the Documents tab on a matter.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload">
    Click **Upload**, drag and drop files, or use bulk upload for multiple files at once.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Version history

Each save creates a new version. Open a document and click **Versions** to see the full history.

To compare two versions, open the compare view at `/documents/[id]/compare`. The structured diff view highlights additions, deletions, and changes between versions.

<Tip>
  Use the compare view to see exactly what changed between two versions before sending a document
  for partner review.
</Tip>

## Document branching

Branching creates a parallel version line from any point in the version history. Use branching when you need to explore alternative clause language without affecting the main document line.

## Rich text editor

Native Largence documents open in the editor at `/documents/[id]/edit`. Press `Cmd+S` or `Ctrl+S` to save. Type `/` for formatting commands.

## Review workflow

Documents move through three states:

| Status   | Meaning                                    |
| -------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| Draft    | Work in progress                           |
| Review   | Submitted for partner or reviewer sign-off |
| Approved | Finalised for delivery or signing          |

Partners and Org Admins can approve documents. Fee earners and paralegals can move documents to Review.

Add inline comments on any document in Review status. Comments thread by paragraph and resolve when addressed.

## Access grants

Grant a specific person access to one document without giving them access to the whole matter. Open the document, click **Share**, and add the recipient with view or edit permission.

## Audit trail

Every action on a document is logged with the user and timestamp. Open **Audit trail** on the document detail page to review the full history.

## Clause extraction

Largence extracts individual clauses from uploaded documents. Use clause extraction to compare against playbooks or to refine specific provisions in Generate.

## E-signature handoff

From the document detail page, click **Send for signature** to create a signing envelope. Requires the eSigning entitlement.

## Link to Generate

Click **Generate from template** on a matter to create a new AI-drafted document that lives in the matter library.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Signatures" icon="pen" href="/practice-management/signatures">
    Create and manage signing envelopes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Generate a document" icon="sparkles" href="/ai-and-generation/generating-a-document">
    AI-assisted drafting with verified citations.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>