Why redlining matters
CONTRACT REDLINING SOFTWARE
Close deals in record time with built-in redlining and collaboration tools
Whether you’re in the midst of contract negotiations or communicating with multiple collaborators, everyone has the same goal in mind: get the deal done. The sooner the better. Redlining improves the negotiation process and helps you close more deals. Sign contracts and close deals faster with PandaDoc Redlining.
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What is contract redlining?
Content locking in PandaDoc lets you “lock down” your documents to restrict team members from making unauthorized edits or moRedlining is a standard practice involving revising and tracking proposed edits during contract negotiations. When choosing proposal software, it’s important to consider this feature for streamlined contract negotiations. Your customers, stakeholders, and legal teams will need to to make and track edits, comments, and suggestions directly within the document in order to close deals faster. No more navigating endless email threads or multiple file versions — just smooth, efficient collaboration from start to finish.
The PandaDoc redlining feature makes working on documents collaborative and easy. Users can activate this feature in documents or templates and toggle it on or off during the review process. The redlining process integrates with Microsoft Word, so even documents created or edited from multiple platforms can be uploaded back to PandaDoc for centralized version management. Finalized versions are locked from editing, ensuring accuracy before signing. By enabling detailed edits, real-time feedback, and seamless revisions, this tool ensures efficient and transparent communication, empowering teams to finalize agreements with confidence and speed.
Negotiate contracts like a pro
Mark up documents for review
Easily highlight proposed changes directly within your documents. Whether you’re editing a proposal or reviewing a contract, the intuitive interface allows users to insert suggestions, track modifications, and make sure every detail is clear within each version.
Comments, revisions and tracked changes for collaborators
Enhance teamwork by using redlining collaboration tools like comments and tracked changes. These contract management tools allow clearer communication between parties, ensuring every adjustment is documented and approved with precision.
Work in a shared, virtual space
Collaborate in real time within a secure, shared workspace. With seamless integration between PandaDoc and external tools like Microsoft Word, redlining ensures version control and accessibility for everyone involved in the negotiation process.
Negotiate and collaborate in real time
Collaborate faster in live environments with virtual data rooms
PandaDoc’s redlining feature enables teams to collaborate seamlessly within virtual data rooms for real-time communication and streamlined document review. Virtual data rooms act as a secure storage and sharing tool for confidential and sensitive documents. This ensures all parties can suggest, discuss, and approve changes instantly, eliminating the delays of back-and-forth emails. By centralizing collaboration, virtual data rooms help teams stay aligned and responsive during time-sensitive negotiations.
Stay informed about every change with real time notifications
Track edits and updates effortlessly with historic detailed and accurate change logs. Each modification is clearly recorded, so all stakeholders are aware of proposed changes and their impact. With notifications and visible tracking features, all involved parties stay informed, maintaining transparency throughout the revision process.
Learn how documents evolve over time with version history
PandaDoc’s version history feature provides a detailed record of your document’s journey from draft to finalization. By reviewing past changes users gain insights into how contracts develop, enabling smarter decision-making for future revisions.
Reach consensus in record time
Redlining empowers teams to finalize agreements quickly by combining collaborative tools with efficient workflows. Features like instant markups, tracked changes, and consolidated feedback help stakeholders resolve issues and stay aligned. By improving the negotiation process, PandaDoc allows users to close deals with unparalleled speed and confidence.
Connect your favorite tools
PandaDoc offers unmatched flexibility for document collaboration with two powerful redlining options. Use our in-app Suggest Edits feature to make and review changes without ever leaving PandaDoc — no need for exports or additional tools. Prefer external workflows? Export your document to Microsoft Word, make changes, and reupload the finalized version to PandaDoc, seamlessly updating it to the latest version.
Finalize agreements with confidence and speed
Why is PandaDoc better? All edits, suggestions, version histories, and communications happen in one shared workspace, eliminating scattered email threads and lost updates. With both internal and external collaborators on the same page, PandaDoc ensures smoother, clearer, and faster negotiations. Whether you’re a growing business or an enterprise team, our tools strike the perfect balance between simplicity and advanced negotiation workflows.
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Negotiation for every type of deal
NDAs and non-competes
Have sensitive negotiations involving NDAs and non-compete agreements? PandaDoc’s redlining feature allows collaborators to highlight clauses, suggest edits, and provide feedback to important documents with ease. Features like tracked changes and secure virtual workspaces mean you can finalize terms efficiently while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
Proposals & quotes
Whether you need to correct pricing, timelines, terms, or deliverables, teams can edit and comment in real time. This ensures stakeholders reach consensus faster while maintaining a clear, documented record of revisions for accountability and transparency.
Contracts & agreements
Redlining is ideal for efficient contract negotiations across industries. Users can easily manage complex terms for clarity through comments and edits, and finalize terms and conditions confidently. Version history and tracked changes allow teams to avoid miscommunication and maintain accuracy throughout the process.
Budgets & forecasts
Collaborate on budgets and forecasts more effectively with markup and revision tools. From fine-tuning financial projections to updating expense allocations, users can suggest changes and document adjustments clearly. This leads to faster approvals and implementation.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I redline documents with PandaDoc?
To redline documents in PandaDoc, enable the Redlining feature to suggest edits, track changes, and add comments directly within the document. You can finalize revisions collaboratively before locking the document for signature.
How is PandaDoc redlining different from suggestion mode in Google or Microsoft?
PandaDoc redlining stands out by keeping everything — edits, suggestions, version history, and communication — in one shared workspace, unlike Google Docs or Microsoft Word, where updates can get scattered across emails or individual computers. With our in-app Suggest Edits feature, you can collaborate seamlessly without exporting documents, while still having the option to export to Microsoft Word for external changes and reupload the updated version. This dual approach combines the simplicity of Google’s suggestions with the robust negotiation tools of enterprise software, ensuring smoother workflows and fewer misunderstandings.
Which PandaDoc plans have access to redlining software?
PandaDoc’s redlining feature is available on Business and Enterprise plans, offering advanced tools for document collaboration and negotiation.
Who can redline my documents?
Any user with editing permissions on a PandaDoc document can participate in the redlining process, including both internal team members and external collaborators.
Can multiple teams (legal, finance, etc.) work with clients during the redlining process?
Yes, multiple teams can collaborate with clients in real time during the redlining process. Features like inline comments and shared workspaces ensure fast, efficient communication.