ExamDiff Pro tutorial · Printing

How to Print a Diff Report on Windows

Print the comparison of two files as a side-by-side report, with the differences in color, a legend, and your own header, or print only a selected part.

Video

Steps

  1. Compare two files as usual (Files | New Comparison).
  2. Choose Files | Page Setup to set up the report: paper size, the page heading (by default "ExamDiff Pro Diff Report"), the date and page numbers, a color Legend in the footer, No Background to save ink, the orientation, and the margins. Page Setup dialog
  3. Choose Files | Print Preview to see the report as it will print: both files side by side, with line numbers and the differences in color. Use Next Page, Two Page, and Zoom In to look it over. Print Preview of a diff report
  4. Choose Files | Print Diff Report (Ctrl+P) to print. To print only part of the files, select those lines first and choose Selection under Print range.
  5. Folder comparisons print the same way, as a list of the compared files with their status.

Questions

Can I save the report as a PDF?

Yes. Choose Microsoft Print to PDF as the printer in the Print dialog.

How do I share a report that people can open in a browser?

Create an HTML diff report instead: a single web page that anyone can open, with the same side-by-side view.

Related: How to Create and Share an HTML Diff Report · How to Compare Two Files