Now, let’s talk about the star of the show: Compare Modes. Without a doubt, a skilled designer can easily distinguish even the most subtle variations in colors, shapes, and fonts. However, the new Review Tool’s compare modes, make creative approval workflow faster and more effective. To enter the compare modes menu, click on the corresponding button on the right side and let’s dive in!
A traditional Side by Side view will be the very first mode you see. Instead of toggling between two open tabs, this mode enables you to observe all the changes side by side in the review tool. It does not matter if you only want to look at a portion of the paper or the entire thing. Zooming in and moving one side causes the other to automatically move in the same direction.
Can’t spot the difference? Don’t waste your precious time on it, then. You can view both documents while the tool highlights all the differences by clicking the button below the previous one.
The next mode is called Fader. This mode enables you to see the edits by simply dragging the slide. By default, it is set to highlight the difference between two versions (you can see how it looks like in one of the pictures in the gallery). And with each movement the picture changes from version to version.
The third mode Difference – is for all the hardcores out there. With its help you see only the most important part cut out of the mockups – the difference. Zoom in or out in order to spot any tiniest variations from the previous cycle (whether they were wanted or unwanted).
And the fourth – one of my favorite ones. This is the best tool to make a fast scan to spot some significant changes. By changing the images quickly Toggle helps to see some inconsistencies between versions which you will need to inspect. This mode cannot be viewed using screenshots, I guess that’s yet another reason to go and check it out yourself.
In my opinion, in order to ensure quality, you should use all four. To assess the level of completion and get a general impression, I personally would start with Toggle and Difference. Then, using Side by Side, I’d annotate every benefit and drawback of the more recent version. Lastly, I’d make sure you’re right using the Fader.