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What is AutoDrafter?

AutoDrafter lets Arbiter draft your entire document automatically, section by section, without you clicking through each one. Once you approve the outline, Arbiter works through every section sequentially - researching, drafting, and maintaining consistency throughout.
AutoDrafter is a premium feature available to Lawyer Monthly, Lawyer Annual, Teams Monthly, and Teams Annual subscribers.

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Where to Find the Toggle

The AutoDrafter toggle is at the bottom of the chat interface, next to the “Advanced Reasoning” toggle. It looks like this:
AutoDrafter toggle location
The AutoDrafter toggle only becomes active after Arbiter generates a document outline (blueprint). You won’t be able to toggle it on until you’ve described your document and received an outline to approve.

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How AutoDrafter Works

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Describe Your Document

Tell Arbiter what you need. Be specific about the document type, parties, key terms, and jurisdiction.
2

Fill In the Requirements Form

Arbiter asks clarifying questions in a form. Fill in the details - parties, terms, special requirements.
3

Review the Outline

Once you click “Create Document Outline”, Arbiter generates a section-by-section blueprint. Review it carefully. If you want changes, just type them in the chat - for example, “add a section on data protection” or “remove the non-compete section”.
Document blueprint example

Example blueprint showing document structure, key terms, and the Begin Drafting button

4

Turn On AutoDrafter

Before approving the outline, toggle on AutoDrafter at the bottom of the chat. This enables automatic drafting.
5

Approve and Watch

Approve the outline. With AutoDrafter on, Arbiter immediately begins drafting each section sequentially.
6

Review the Finished Document

When all sections are complete, review and make any edits needed.

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Starting an AutoDraft Session

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Creating the Blueprint

First, describe your document to generate the outline: 
Draft a master services agreement between a technology consulting firm 
and a Fortune 500 retail client. Include provisions for scope of work, 
project-based pricing, IP ownership, confidentiality, data security, 
limitation of liability, and standard boilerplate. Governed by Delaware law.
Arbiter generates a complete outline:
  1. Parties and Recitals
  2. Definitions
  3. Scope of Services
  4. Project Orders/SOWs
  5. Fees and Payment
  6. Term and Termination
  7. Intellectual Property
  8. Confidentiality
  9. Data Protection
  10. Representations and Warranties
  11. Indemnification
  12. Limitation of Liability
  13. Insurance
  14. General Provisions
  15. Signature Block

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Enabling AutoDrafter

Once Arbiter shows you the outline:
  1. Look at the bottom of the chat for the AutoDrafter toggle (next to “Advanced Reasoning”)
  2. Toggle it ON (turns green)
  3. Click Approve on the outline to start automatic drafting
You can also enable AutoDrafter before the outline is generated - just toggle it on anytime after filling in the requirements form. Arbiter will automatically start drafting once you approve the outline.

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During AutoDraft

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Progress Tracking

While AutoDrafter runs, you see:
  • Progress bar - Overall completion percentage
  • Current section - Which section is being drafted
  • Section statuses - Pending, Drafting, Complete, or Error
  • Live content - Watch text appear in the document

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Section Statuses

StatusMeaning
PendingSection not yet started
DraftingCurrently being generated
CompleteSuccessfully drafted
ErrorGeneration failed (can retry)

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Pause and Resume

You can control the AutoDraft process:
  • Pause - Stop after current section completes
  • Resume - Continue from where you paused
  • Stop - End AutoDraft session entirely
Pausing lets you review and edit a section before continuing. AutoDrafter will pick up where it left off.

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Cross-Section Context Awareness

AutoDrafter maintains context across sections:
  • Defined Terms - Terms defined in early sections are used consistently
  • Cross-References - References to other sections stay accurate
  • Party Names - Parties established in recitals are referenced correctly
  • Numbering - Section and subsection numbering stays consistent
Each section is drafted with knowledge of what came before, ensuring the document reads as a coherent whole rather than disconnected parts.

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Editing During AutoDraft

You can edit previously drafted sections while AutoDraft continues:
  1. Click on a completed section to edit
  2. Make your changes in the editor
  3. AutoDrafter continues drafting new sections
  4. Future sections will incorporate your edits if relevant
Avoid making major structural changes during AutoDraft. Wait until completion for significant restructuring.

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After AutoDraft Completes

When all sections are drafted:

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Review the Document

  • Read through the complete draft
  • Check for consistency issues
  • Verify defined terms are used correctly
  • Ensure all provisions are appropriate

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Make Refinements

Use the document chat to request changes: 
"Make the limitation of liability cap $5 million instead of $1 million"

"Add a non-solicitation provision in Section 14"

"Strengthen the indemnification to include gross negligence"

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Run Analysis

After editing, run Document Analysis to:
  • Score the document for clarity, enforceability, and risk
  • Identify potential issues
  • Get AI suggestions for improvement

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Best Practices

Start with a Good Blueprint

Spend time on the initial description. The more detail you provide, the better AutoDrafter performs.

Review Early Sections

Pause after the first 2-3 sections to verify the direction. It’s easier to course-correct early.

Define Key Terms First

If you want specific defined terms, edit the Definitions section before AutoDrafter reaches later sections.

Let It Finish

Unless you see major issues, let AutoDrafter complete before heavy editing. This preserves cross-section consistency.

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Token Usage

AutoDrafter uses tokens based on the complexity and length of your document:
Document TypeTypical Cost
Simple NDA or short agreement20-50 tokens
Standard contract (10-15 sections)80-150 tokens
Complex agreement with research150-300 tokens

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Troubleshooting

  • Check your token balance
  • Verify internet connection
  • Click “Retry” on the failed section
  • If persistent, try manually drafting that section
  • Check if you accidentally paused
  • Verify token balance wasn’t depleted
  • Check for browser issues
  • Click “Resume” to continue
  • This is a known editor limitation with inline citations
  • The citations are correctly formatted in the underlying document
  • Export to DOCX or PDF to see proper citation formatting
  • You can also ask Arbiter to reformat citations in a specific style
  • The toggle only activates after Arbiter generates an outline
  • Complete the requirements form and click “Create Document Outline” first
  • Verify you have a premium subscription
  • Try refreshing the page if it still doesn’t activate

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AutoDrafter vs. Manual Drafting

FeatureAutoDrafterManual Drafting
Speed~5-10 minutes for full docVaries by section
ControlPause anytimeFull control per section
ConsistencyAutomatic cross-referencingMust track manually
Token costHigher (generates everything)Lower (only what you need)
Best forComplete first draftsIterative refinement

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Combining with Templates

Use AutoDrafter with templates for maximum efficiency:
  1. Load a template with your preferred structure
  2. Enable AutoDrafter to fill in content
  3. Template provides consistent section headings
  4. AutoDrafter provides tailored content

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Next Steps

Document Drafter

Learn the blueprint process

Templates

Create and use templates