Enhancing the Document Stamp Feature in NetDocuments

Posted in NetDocuments and Document Stamping, NetDocuments Tips on May 18, 2022 by Craig Bayer

Legal Document Management Software like Worldox and NetDocuments can put a document ID in the footer of a document.

We go over this in great detail here:  https://optiable.com/how-document-stamping-works-with-netdocuments-and-microsoft-word/.

The NetDocuments Stamp is pretty basic, and over the years, we have gotten a lot of requests to make changes to it.  We have developed this word macro to enhance the NetDocuments Stamp.

Change Font:  This allows you to change the stamp font and size for that document.

Remove the Stamp:  This will remove the stamp from a document.  You can then save the document to NetDocuments without the stamp.  You might have documents you need to upload to the court or send to opposing counsel, but you don’t want the stamp in place.

Add Stamp:  Because of Firm Letterhead, you might have set your NetDocuments to Stamp the footer after the first page.  The stamp won’t appear when you have a document with only one page.  The add Stamp feature will add the stamp to one-page documents.

Remove Version: Will remove the version while keeping the document number.

Installation Instructions

Step 1:  Download the Macro

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https://optiable.com/ndOffice-macros

Step 2:  Open up Windows Explorer and paste this location into the bar:  %appdata%\Microsoft\Word\STARTUP

If that doesn’t work,  go to

%appdata%\Microsoft\Word\

and create a Folder Called STARTUP

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Step 3 Right-click on the Macro and go to Properties

Step 4: Check the Box next to unblock and click OK

Step 5: Launch Word

Step 6:  Click Enable Content

Step 7:  Make sure you are showing the Quick Access Toolbar

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Note:  Right-click over the save button

About the Author

Craig Bayer is the founder and leader of Optiable, an award-winning document management (DMS) consulting firm dedicated to helping law firms seamlessly integrate NetDocuments. Specializing in firms with 10 to 150 users, he has successfully guided over 500 law firms across the United States and Canada through NetDocuments implementations since 2010.

With deep expertise in the legal industry, Craig has a proven track record of optimizing technology to meet the unique needs of law firms. His certifications include industry-leading tools such as Amicus Attorney, Centerbase, Clio, PCLaw, HotDocs, TimeMatters, Soluno, and Worldox, enabling him to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to each client’s workflow and goals.

Craig Bayer