Creating Contract Templates with Draftmate

Last updated: May 12, 2026

This article will guide you through creating your first document template using SpotDraft's powerful DraftMate feature. By templatizing your documents, you can save time and ensure consistency in your contracts and other important documents.

Getting Started

  1. Enable DraftMate in Microsoft Word desktop (if not already enabled):

    • Open Microsoft Word on your desktop (not Word Online)

    • Go to Insert → Add-ins → Get Add-ins

    • Search for "SpotDraft DraftMate" and click Add

    • In the right panel, click Sign in and log in with your SpotDraft credentials

    Note: DraftMate is only available in Word desktop, not Word Online. You must use the desktop version to create and edit templates.

  2. Access DraftMate by opening the DraftMate tab in Word's ribbon.

  3. Click "Get Started" to begin creating your template.

  4. Choose a Workflow to start editing.

Using Variables

Variables are placeholders that allow you to insert dynamic information into your template. This is especially useful for things like names, addresses, dates, or any other information that might change from one document to the next.

  1. Click on the "Variable" icon on the right-hand side of the screen. This will open a menu where you can select the type of variable you want to insert.

  2. Find the variable you wish to insert by searching in the list.

  3. Highlight the text in your document where you want the variable to be placed.

  4. Click "Insert."

Adding a Signature Block

Signature blocks are essential for any document requiring legal sign-off. DraftMate makes it simple to add professional-looking signature blocks to your templates.

  1. Click on the "Signature Block" icon in the DraftMate menu.

  2. Select the parties who will be signing the document

  3. Select the fields you want to include in the signature block

  4. Click "Insert" and DraftMate will automatically generate a signature block at the bottom of your document.

Key Points to Remember

  • You can always edit or customize your templates after inserting variables and signature blocks.

  • Save your template and use it to generate new documents quickly and easily!