How to Use UPLAWD

Master the complete UPLAWD workflow: from creating your Word document with footnotes to generating the final merged PDF with all annexes professionally formatted.

1

Create Your Word Document

Start working on your main document in Microsoft Word. Open the UPLAWD sidebar and create document references for your future annexes.

Work normally in Microsoft Word
Open UPLAWD sidebar from the ribbon
Create named document references
Organize your annex structure
2

Add Footnotes & Link to Documents

Select text in your document and link footnotes to your document references. UPLAWD handles footnote numbering automatically.

Select text to reference
Click on a document in the sidebar
Create linked footnotes instantly
Automatic footnote numbering
3

Export Your Document & Metadata

Export your Word document as PDF and generate the metadata file containing all your footnote and document information.

Export Word document to PDF
Generate metadata from UPLAWD sidebar
Save both files to your computer
All references preserved in metadata
4

Import & Match Annexes in Desktop App

Open the UPLAWD desktop app, import your PDF and metadata, then upload and match your actual annex files.

Import main PDF document
Load metadata file from Word
Upload annex PDF files
Match annexes to document references
5

Configure & Export Final PDF

Set your export preferences (page numbering, table of contents, etc.) and generate the final merged document ready for court or clients.

Configure export settings
Choose document ordering
Generate table of contents
Export complete merged PDF

See UPLAWD in action

Watch how UPLAWD transforms a complex legal document in minutes

Complete Sample Package

Download our comprehensive sample package to see UPLAWD in action

Base DOCX Document

Original Word document completed with the add-in

Final PDF with Cover Sheet

Final document with cover sheet and all references

Compiled Annexes PDF

A complete PDF with all annexes properly compiled

No account required • Instant download • Free sample files

Ready to Master Document Management?

The UPLAWD workflow bridges the gap between Word editing and professional document assembly. Work in the familiar Word environment, then let UPLAWD handle the complex merging and formatting.