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Contract Page | Action Keys

A complete guide to all the tabs and action options available on a contract's details page, covering everything from managing documents and tasks to tracking obligations, approvals, and couriers.

Written by Akshat Singhal

Overview

After opening a contract, you land on the contract details page. This page is organised into six tabs (Details, Documents, Tasks, Approvals, Obligations, and Courier) along with an Actions menu and an Ask AI button on the top right. Each section gives you specific tools to manage the contract through its lifecycle.

Details

The Details tab is the main view of the contract. It is divided into the following subsections:

Contract Timeline

Just below the contract name, a timeline bar shows the number of days the contract has spent at each stage of its lifecycle. Completed stages are highlighted, while upcoming stages remain greyed out. This gives you a quick visual overview of how long the contract has been in progress and which stage it is currently at.

Template Details

Displays all the meta fields filled in during contract initiation, such as party names, signatory details, addresses, execution date, and expiry date. The fields shown here vary depending on the contract type and the template used. Click the Edit button within this section to modify any of these fields.

Contract Details

Shows system-level information about the contract, including:

  • Unique ID: the auto-generated identifier for the contract

  • Contract ID: the internal contract reference

  • Contract Type ID

  • Expiry Date

  • Entity and Contract Type

  • Template Name

  • Created and Last Modified dates

  • First Requester

This section also displays the e-signing status of the contract, including the signer details, signing validity, and sign method (e.g. Virtual Sign).

Notes

The right-hand panel on the Details tab includes a Notes section where you can take notes directly on the contract page. Notes support basic formatting including bold, italic, underline, and bullet points. You can also tag teammates using @name.

History

Below the Notes section, the History panel tracks all activity on the contract. You can filter by:

  • All: shows every activity log entry

  • Notes: shows only notes added to the contract

  • Emails: shows email communications related to the contract

  • Changelog: shows all changes made to the contract, including stage updates and file actions

Actions Menu

The three-dot menu (⋮) on the top right of the contract page opens the Actions panel. It contains the following options:

Change Stage
Manually move the contract to a different stage (e.g. Internal Review, Negotiation, Sent for E-sign, Executed, Expired). Note: once a stage is changed, it cannot be reverted to a previous stage.

Edit Followers
View and manage the followers assigned to the contract. Followers receive notifications about contract activity. You can add or remove followers as needed.

Add Labels
View and assign labels to the contract. Labels help categorise and filter contracts across the repository.

Add Ancillary
Add supplementary information to the contract using custom fields. Click Create New Section to set up fields specific to your requirements.

Link Contract
Link other contracts to the current one for easier cross-referencing and management of related agreements.

Set Parent
Assign a parent contract to establish a hierarchical relationship between contracts.

Delete
Permanently delete the contract.

Archive
Archive the contract to move it out of the active view while retaining the record.

Documents

The Documents tab is the central repository for all files related to the contract.

Key actions available per document:

  • View: open the document directly in the platform

  • Download: download the file to your device

  • Edit: make changes to the document

  • Delete: remove the document from the contract

  • Sign: initiate e-signing for the document

Upload File
Use the Upload File button on the top right to attach any additional supporting documents to the contract.

Document Merging
You can merge two or more documents within this section. Click Merge, select the documents you want to consolidate, and confirm the action.

Filtering Documents
Use the filter option to sort and find specific documents quickly. This is particularly useful when a contract has a large number of files attached.

Post-Signing Audit Trail
After the contract is signed, the audit trail documenting the signing process will be available here, along with the signed copy of the contract for record-keeping and verification.

The documents table shows the File Name, Description, Uploaded By, Uploaded On, Status (e.g. E-Signing Pending, N/A), and available Key Actions for each file.

Tasks

The Tasks tab lets you create and manage tasks linked to the contract.

Adding a Task Click Add Task on the top right to open the Create New Task panel. Fill in the following fields:

  • Task Title

  • Task Status: select the current status of the task

  • Task Type: categorise the task

  • Deadline: set a due date

  • Attach Files: attach any relevant files to the task

  • Task Summary: add a description or notes about the task

  • Assignees: select one or more team members to assign the task to

Click Save Changes to create the task, or Discard to cancel.

The tasks table displays Task Details, Type, Status, Assigned To, Deadline, and Key Actions for each task.

Approvals

The Approvals tab manages the approval workflows associated with the contract. If no workflow has been configured on the template, the tab will show No Workflow Found.

There are three types of approval workflows, accessible as tabs within this section:

Editor Approval Workflow

This workflow ensures the contract content is reviewed and approved before it moves forward. When active, it displays:

  • Approval List: shows each approver with their level, email, sent date, approved date, current status, and available actions. Expanding each approver row reveals their individual Approval Trail, which logs timestamped events such as Sent for approval, Viewed, and Approved

  • Initiated By and Created By details are shown at the top of the Approval List

  • Remind: a button available for pending approvers to send them a reminder notification

  • Approval Levels: shows the approval hierarchy (e.g. Level - 1, Level - 2, Level - 3) with an All or Either setting per level

  • Block Edit Contract until Approvals Workflow is completed: a toggle that prevents edits to the contract until all approvals are obtained

Esigning Approval Workflow

This workflow ensures the contract is approved before it is sent for e-signature. When active, it displays:

  • Approval List: shows each approver, their level, sent date, approved date, current status, and available actions

  • Approval Levels: shows the approval hierarchy with All or Either settings per level

  • Block E-Signing until Approvals Workflow is completed: a toggle that prevents the contract from being sent for e-signing until all approvals are obtained

Click Start Approval Workflow to notify the designated approvers to begin the process.

Conditional Approval Workflow

This workflow triggers approvals based on specific conditions set on the contract's meta fields. When active, it displays:

  • Conditions: defines the rules that trigger the workflow, with a filter logic (e.g. And), and a table showing the Field Name, Operator, and Field Value for each condition

  • Approval List: shows each approver, their level, sent date, approved date, current status, and available actions

  • Approval Levels: shows the approval hierarchy with All or Either settings per level

  • Block Edit Contract until Approvals Workflow is completed: a toggle that prevents edits to the contract until all approvals are obtained

Click Start Approval Workflow to initiate the conditional approval process.

Obligations

The Obligations tab allows you to set up and track specific contractual commitments tied to the contract.

Adding an Obligation Click Add Obligation to open the panel. Fill in the following fields:

  • Obligation Title

  • Description

  • Category and Priority

  • Obligation Type: choose between One-time or Recurring

    • For recurring obligations, set the Start On date, frequency (Due Every 'N' Days), and end conditions (by Date or by number of Repeats)

  • Obligation Owner: assign a responsible person

  • Add CC: add recipients by name and email to be notified about the obligation

  • Mailing List: add a mailing list for broader notifications

Click Save to add the obligation.

Example use cases:

  • Quarterly rent payments with specified due dates

  • Monthly service deliverables or maintenance tasks

  • Recurring compliance checks tied to contract terms

Courier

The Courier tab allows you to track physical deliveries related to the contract without leaving the platform.

Adding a Courier Click Add New Courier to open the panel. Fill in the following required fields:

  • Title: a name for the courier entry

  • Courier Provider: select the delivery provider from the dropdown

  • Tracking Number: enter the shipment tracking number

Click Submit to save the courier, or Reset to clear the form.

Once added, the courier listing shows the Title, Courier Provider, Tracking Number, Added By, Status, and Delivery details for each entry.

Conclusion

The contract details page brings everything you need to manage a contract into one place, from reviewing party details and tracking stage changes to managing approvals, obligations, and courier deliveries. Using each tab consistently throughout the contract lifecycle ensures nothing falls through the cracks. The Actions menu gives you quick access to housekeeping tasks like adding labels, editing followers, and archiving contracts, keeping your repository clean and well-organised.

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