Document Automation Software Definition

Document automation software is a type of application that automates the creation, assembly, and management of documents. Document automation software typically includes document assembly features, which enable users to create new documents by selecting and inserting pre-written content (e.g., boilerplate text, contract clauses, form letters) into predefined locations in a document template. Other common features include data capture and merge (which enable users to populate documents with data from external sources), version control (which helps ensure that only the most recent versions of documents are used), and workflow management (which enables users to track and manage the progress of document production).