Sending Word documents from LawVu to Word on the web for editing is a simple process. After making edits, the document is automatically updated and returned to LawVu, while retaining access to the file's previous versions.
Who can use this feature?
👤 All roles
🔑 Requires that the user making edits has the necessary file access
In this article:
Requirements for Using Edit with Word on the Web
Let's make sure you're ready to use 'Edit with Word on the web.' Please review the requirements below to ensure a smooth start.
The file must be in .DOCX format.
Note: a '.DOC' file is an older version of a Word file and will not work.
You will need to have an Office 365 account to utilize the Word on the web function.
Starting Your Edit and Making and Saving Changes
To get started, select a Word document in the files section of a matter or contract, then click on the ellipsis menu and choose Edit with Word on the web.
You can also choose to edit from the file preview window by clicking on the ellipsis menu and selecting 'Edit with Word on the web'.
A new browser tab will open, and the document will begin loading in Word on the web. This may take a few moments.
Once the document is open, begin making edits, and you'll see the document being saved periodically. Once done, ensure you see the Saved to LawVu indicator. Then you can close the browser tab.
When you return to LawVu, you will see both new (current) and previous versions of the file.
Please note that any modifications made to a document within 10 minutes of the initial change will be reflected in the latest version saved in LawVu.
Instead of saving a new version for each minor edit, which would lead to a confusing number of new versions, the software groups your edits together. This helps you maintain a clean and easy-to-navigate document history.
Working with Encrypted and Older Word Files
Edit with Word on the web functionality will not work on documents that are password-protected or files that use the .DOC format. An error like the given example below will be displayed:
For password-encrypted files, you can choose to:
Download the file and edit it using your desktop version of Microsoft Word.
Remove the file encryption, re-upload it in LawVu, and edit with Word on the web.
You can also re-save the file with the older format to the latest Word version (.DOCX file type), re-upload it to LawVu, then edit it with Word on the web.
Troubleshooting
Q: Why is the add-in greyed out in the Office ribbon?
A: Look at the document's title bar. If it appears in 'compatibility' mode, your file may be in .DOC format.
If you navigate to File > Save As, you can save the document in the .DOCX format, and the add-in will activate.
