Create a contract template from an existing template

task australia Updated Sep 10, 2026 2 min read cncore-create-template-revision.md

Create a new contract template from an existing template if you need only a small variation in the content of an existing template.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_cm_core.contract_config

Procedure

Navigate to All > Contracts Core > Contract Administration > Contract Templates.
Open the contract template from the list.
Select Create Revision.

Select the option Copy when you are creating template in Default View.

A template revision is created with the data related to participants, imported clauses, and template mappings.
Import clauses and template field mappings from a Microsoft Word document with content controls.

For more information, see Add content controls in a Microsoft Word document.
1. In the Document field, select Update.
2. Select Choose file.
3. Choose a file and select Ok.
4. Select Parse document
  - The document is parsed.
  - The metadata that was already present is retained.
  - The metadata that was present earlier but not found in the recent parsing is deleted.
  - The metadata that is new is added.
  - The clause tags that were already present are retained.
  - The clauses that were present earlier but not found in the recent parsing are deleted.
  - The clause tags that are new are added. A new file is uploaded to the contract template.

What to do next

Map any new meta data found during parsing. For more information, see Update contract template mappings.
Classify new clauses found during parsing. For more information, see Classify and map imported clauses

Parent Topic:Manage clauses, tables, and contract templates

Related topics

Edit a contract clause variation

Edit contract templates by manually adding content controls

Edit a contract template using Microsoft Word add-in for ServiceNow Contracts

Generate and preview a contract document from a template

Delete a contract template

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---
title: Create a contract template from an existing template
description: Create a new contract template from an existing template if you need only a small variation in the content of an existing template.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/employee-service-management/contract-management-pro/cncore-create-template-revision.html
release: australia
product: Contract Management Pro
classification: contract-management-pro
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 2
breadcrumb: [Manage clauses, tables, and contract templates, Manage, Contract Management Pro, Legal and Contract Operations, Employee Service Management]
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# Create a contract template from an existing template

Create a new contract template from an existing template if you need only a small variation in the content of an existing template.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_cm\_core.contract\_config

## Procedure

1. Navigate to **All** &gt; **Contracts Core** &gt; **Contract Administration** &gt; **Contract Templates**.

2. Open the contract template from the list.

3. Select **Create Revision**.

Select the option **Copy** when you are creating template in Default View.

A template revision is created with the data related to participants, imported clauses, and template mappings.

4. Import clauses and template field mappings from a Microsoft Word document with content controls.

For more information, see [Add content controls in a Microsoft Word document](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/employee-service-management/contract-management-pro/cncore-word-doc-tmplt-contls.md).

1. In the **Document** field, select **Update**.

2. Select **Choose file**.

3. Choose a file and select **Ok**.

4. Select **Parse document**

- The document is parsed.
- The metadata that was already present is retained.
- The metadata that was present earlier but not found in the recent parsing is deleted.
- The metadata that is new is added.
- The clause tags that were already present are retained.
- The clauses that were present earlier but not found in the recent parsing are deleted.
- The clause tags that are new are added.
A new file is uploaded to the contract template.

## What to do next

- Map any new meta data found during parsing. For more information, see [Update contract template mappings](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/employee-service-management/contract-management-pro/cncore-template-mapping.md).
- Classify new clauses found during parsing. For more information, see [Classify and map imported clauses](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/employee-service-management/contract-management-pro/cncore-import-clauses.md)

**Parent Topic:**[Manage clauses, tables, and contract templates](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/employee-service-management/contract-management-pro/cncore-manage-clauses-ctemplates.md)

**Related topics**

[Edit a contract clause variation]()

[Edit contract templates by manually adding content controls]()

[Edit a contract template using Microsoft Word add-in for ServiceNow Contracts]()

[Generate and preview a contract document from a template]()

[Delete a contract template]()