The basic template editor is a simple drag-and-drop tool for quickly uploading ready-to-issue PDF documents with limited editing options and no document cloning capabilities.
In contrast, the advanced template editor functions like a word processor: it provides more flexibility for creating documents with optional clauses, advanced variables, full formatting, and the ability to clone documents.
The table below outlines the features and functionalities available in the basic and advanced template editors.
| Feature. | Basic template editor | Advanced template editor |
|---|---|---|
| Create template. | Yes | Yes |
| Edit template. | Yes (Limited) | Yes |
| Use template to issue a document. | Yes | Yes (Can also bulk issue) |
| Use auto-populated variables. | Yes (Limited list) | Yes (Extensive list) |
| Use manual-input variables. | Yes (Limited list) | Yes (Extensive list) |
| Ability to create new variables. | No | Yes |
| Font selection. | Yes (Limited) | No |
| Font formatting. | Yes (Limited) | Yes |
| Upload existing document as template. | Yes (As PDF only) | No |
| Dynamic text and reformatting. | No | Yes |
| Text editor. | No | Yes |
| Tables. | No | Yes |
| Optional / removable content (i.e. Contract clauses). | No | Yes |
| Clone and edit Employment Hero's provided templates. | No | Yes |
| Clone and edit existing templates. | No | Yes |