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Document Version Comparison and Change Tracking

Compare different versions of documents, highlight changes and generate diff reports

★★☆ Intermediate 10-15 min January 12, 2026
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Scenario

I need to compare two versions of a contract, identify all modifications and generate a redline report.

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Prompt

Compare contract_v1.docx and contract_v2.docx:
- Highlight all additions, deletions, and modifications
- Categorize changes by section
- Flag any changes to key terms (payment, liability, termination)
- Generate a summary of significant changes

Expected Result

Claude compares documents section by section, color-codes additions/deletions/modifications, categorizes changes by section, flags key term changes, generates change summary for quick review.

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Tips

  • Works with Word, PDF, and plain text file comparison
  • Can define keywords that need special attention
  • Perfect for contract review in legal documents