# Performing a Redline Analysis

### Summary

Learn how to perform a **Redline Analysis** with Vincent. This guide shows how to **compare contracts** and use our **document comparison tool** to automatically identify and summarize changes between two versions of a document, helping you assess their impact and develop a negotiation strategy.

### Why This is Important

Manually comparing different versions of a contract is a slow, meticulous process where it's easy to miss a critical change. The **Redline Analysis** workflow automates this task, providing you with a clear, structured summary of all modifications in seconds. This allows you to focus your time on strategic negotiation rather than manual document review.

### Step-by-Step Guide

#### Step 1: Accessing the Workflow

Navigate to the Vincent landing page. You can find the **Redline Analysis** workflow in the main library.

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![Select Redline Analysis from the workflow library](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI-887967055%2Fuploads%2FLoBylVqU7MF8miJyQLj6%2FSelect%20-Redline-Analysis-from-the-workflow-library.gif?alt=media\&token=a70f0c69-4ee8-439e-bf99-d793dcc41550)

#### Step 2: Uploading Your Documents

This workflow requires two versions of a document to compare: the original and the edited version. You can upload these files by dragging and dropping them into the designated area or by selecting them from your computer.

![Upload the original and the edited versions of your document](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI-887967055%2Fuploads%2Fw5Vu66AvwXW2QfseBHVt%2FUpload-the-original-and-the-edited-versions.gif?alt=media\&token=978b163d-6c00-4d76-811f-7fc104273946)

#### Step 3: Reviewing the Analysis

Once uploaded, Vincent will read both documents and automatically generate an analysis summarizing the changes. The results are typically presented in two formats:

* A clear, bulleted **list** of the changes.
* A structured **table** detailing each modification.

You can download any tables generated by the analysis in **Excel** or **CSV** format.

![Vincent provides a clear summary of all changes between the documents.](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI-887967055%2Fuploads%2Fbe6pzvIJv3VWd2nxZx5B%2FVincent-provides-clear%20summary-of-all-changes-between-the-documents.gif?alt=media\&token=c0dc1dca-7bfc-4687-a0ef-f9e969ee7805)

#### Step 4: Taking the Next Steps

After the initial analysis, Vincent will suggest other relevant workflows you might want to run on the same documents. You can select any of these suggestions or type your own instructions in the box at the bottom of the screen.

![Taking the Next Steps.](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI-887967055%2Fuploads%2FNWCq8zYhRZlkt5MBPgff%2FTaking-the-Next-Steps.gif?alt=media\&token=06423f48-1119-43d2-b841-9d3a1276fc37)

To copy your analysis results, scroll to the top of the answer and click the **copy icon**.

![Copy your analysis results](https://1556743161-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MS8Dq_iqEIflAmbaOkI-887967055%2Fuploads%2Favi45LpBmFDkHcNtVg33%2Fimage%20\(4\).png?alt=media\&token=4be02a47-4e1c-4d6d-9320-a78b2c67f55e)

### Best Practices & Pro Tips

* **Clear File Names:** For your own reference, it's helpful to name your files clearly (e.g., `Contract_v1.docx` and `Contract_v2_redlined.docx`) before uploading.
* **Continue the Workflow:** The Redline Analysis is often just the first step. Use the suggested workflows like **Summarize** or **Extract Key Allegations** on the same documents to deepen your understanding.

### Relevant Video Content

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### Related Articles

* [Compare Jurisdictions](https://support.vlex.com/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/core-workflows/compare-jurisdictions)
* [Supported File Formats for Analysis](https://support.vlex.com/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/support-and-account-administration/supported-file-formats-for-analysis)

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