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

# How to use this academy

> Learn how to navigate and get the most out of the Draftable Legal User Academy.

Welcome to the Draftable Legal User Academy! This is your guide if you're an individual user learning how to use Draftable and want the easiest way to get up to speed — from the basics, through more advanced workflows, and everything beyond.

## What is the User Academy?

The Draftable Legal User Academy is your learning hub for mastering Draftable Legal and getting the most out of the product. Whether you're brand new to document comparison or you've already learned some of the fundamentals, this academy is your place to start or continue your learning journey.

<Note>
  **Looking to train others?** If you're here to deliver training to your team or run train-the-trainer sessions, check out [Guidance for delivering training within your team](/hc/en-us/articles/Guidance-for-delivering-training-within-your-team) in the Training Centre — it's a better resource for delivering training from a human perspective rather than self-paced learning.
</Note>

## How the academy is structured

The academy is organized into progressive sections:

| Section                                          | What you'll learn                                                                     |
| ------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Onboarding with Draftable Legal? Start here!** | Essential guides to get you started and plan your learning journey                    |
| **Starting with the basics**                     | Core comparison features including redlines, side-by-side views, Excel and PowerPoint |
| **Levelling up with Workflows**                  | Time-saving features like 1-Click Compare, Bulk Compare, and Three-Pane View          |
| **Advanced features and functionality**          | Power-user features including Draftable in Office and Redline in Email                |

## How to use this academy

<Warning>
  **Stop! Have you installed Draftable Legal yet?**

  Before starting this academy, please make sure you have Draftable Legal installed on your machine with your license activated. If you haven't, please speak to your administration team to ensure you have a copy of Draftable Legal ready to go.

  Alternatively, if you can install it yourself, follow the steps below:

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Download the installer">
      Download the Draftable Desktop application here: [https://draftable.com/desktop/download/](https://draftable.com/desktop/download/)
    </Step>

    <Step title="Run the installer">
      Run the installer and follow the prompts.
    </Step>

    <Step title="Activate your license">
      Activate the product by entering your Draftable Legal product key. If you already have a license, your product key should have been sent to your email. If you want to start a trial, [request a demo here](https://www.draftable.com/draftable-legal).
    </Step>

    <Step title="You're ready!">
      That's it! Draftable Legal is now set up and ready to use.
    </Step>
  </Steps>
</Warning>

Choose the path that best fits your needs and available time:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Starting with the basics" icon="play" iconType="solid">
    **Time required:** 20-30 minutes

    **Who it's for:** Everyday users who want to compare documents and get redlines going. Perfect if you just need to run comparisons, view changes, and perhaps compare Excel or PowerPoint files.

    **Start here:** [Comparison Type: How to choose the right option](/hc/en-us/articles/33190528521881-Comparison-Type-How-to-choose-the-right-option-in-the-Draftable-New-Comparison-Window)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Levelling up your workflows" icon="rocket" iconType="solid">
    **Time required:** 30-45 minutes

    **Who it's for:** Users who want to save time with advanced workflows. Learn features like 1-Click Compare for instant comparisons, Bulk Compare for handling multiple documents, and Three-Pane View for comprehensive review.

    **Start here:** [Using 1-Click Compare](/hc/en-us/articles/31611819497753-Using-1-Click-Compare-to-run-comparisons-with-your-preferred-default-workflow)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Advanced features and functionality" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" iconType="solid">
    **Time required:** As needed

    **Who it's for:** Power users who want to unlock the full potential of Draftable. Explore integrations like Draftable in Office for comparing directly within Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, plus Redline in Email for Outlook workflows.

    **Start here:** [Draftable in Office](/hc/en-us/articles/Draftable_in_office)
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Tips for getting the most out of the academy

<Tip>
  **Start with the basics** - Even if you've used other comparison tools before, Draftable Legal has unique features that are worth learning from the start.
</Tip>

* **Follow the order** - The sections are designed to build on each other
* **Try as you learn** - Have Draftable Legal open while you go through the guides
* **Bookmark frequently used articles** - You can always come back to refresh your knowledge

Ready to begin? Head to [Creating your onboarding journey](/hc/en-us/articles/Creating-your-onboarding-journey) to plan your learning path!