Overview

BigHand Document Creation is a DMS-integrated solution that streamlines document creation across Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. By enabling easy creation and firm-wide deployment of standardized, styled templates—without complex coding—it ensures branding consistency and version control. Built into familiar Microsoft environments and integrated with systems like iManage, NetDocuments, OpenText, and SQL, it boosts adoption, accelerates production, and reduces formatting errors.

Features and Capabilities

• Template Launcher: Access configurable templates by department or admin folders
• Microsoft Office Integration: Works natively within Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; simple, customizable ribbons
• Cross-Document Formatting & Styling: Unlimited numbering, bullet points, sections, styling tools, end-notes browser
• Court Pleading Support: Includes over 210 U.S. court pleading templates
• Document Stamping & Metadata Management: Automates IDs, title, version stamping; protects against metadata exposure
• Form & Clause Automation: Boilerplate wizards for populating forms; clause banks with no code required
• Template Design Tools: Build templates directly within Word using integrated designer
• Profiled Document Launch Modes: Offline mode, AD author lists, profiling integration with iManage, NetDocuments, SQL, CRM
• Content Re-use & Quick-Fill: Save wizard responses; use existing text for new documents
• System Integrations: Supports iManage Work 8.5/9/10, NetDocuments, OpenText eDocs, LexisNexis InterAction, MS SQL, BigHand Workflow & Dictation
• Organizational Deployment: Firm-wide rollout with minimal training and transparent implementation
• Compliance & Version Control: Ensures accurate branding; reduces rework and formatting errors