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# Document Templates release notes

# Document Templates release notes {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

The ServiceNow®
Document Templates application enables you to create HTML and PDF document templates to generate standard letters or documents. You can automate and simplify the process of filling, signing, and reviewing a document
online. Document Templates was enhanced and updated in the Xanadu release.

## Document Templates highlights for the Xanadu release {#hr-document-templates-rn__hr-document-templates-rn-highlights}

Record the date when a participant signs a PDF document using the Signature date capability in the PDF document template.{#hr-document-templates-rn__hr-document-templates-rn-highlights-1}

See [Document Templates](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=document-templates-overview&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-employee-service-management&ft:locale=en-US) for more information.{#hr-document-templates-rn__hr-document-templates-rn-highlights-2}
Important:  
Document Templates is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes.

## New in the Xanadu release {#hr-document-templates-rn__hr-document-templates-rn-new-features}

[Signing date in PDF](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=edit-pdf-mappings&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-employee-service-management&ft:locale=en-US)
:   Record the date automatically when a participant signs a document. When the Use signing date option is selected, the date appears on the PDF document within the field that you specify in the
    Field name field on the PDF template mapping record. This capability is available for the ServiceNow signing type only.

## Activation information {#hr-document-templates-rn__hr-document-templates-rn-activation}

Install Document Templates by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bundle/store-release-notes/page/release-notes/store/sn-store-release-notes.html).{#hr-document-templates-rn__hr-document-templates-rn-activation-1}

## Related ServiceNow applications and features {#hr-document-templates-rn__hr-document-templates-rn-related-apps}

[HR Service Delivery](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=hr-service-delivery&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-employee-service-management&ft:locale=en-US)
:   The ServiceNow®
    HR Service Delivery application helps improve the employee service experience by automating HR interactions and providing a single platform for all HR services. Replace manual and siloed processes with
    cross-functional digital workflows to help increase efficiency. Align business goals with employee needs, including onboarding, career growth, and other transitions.