After selecting your documents, interaction mode, and prompts or question sets, the final step before running Interact is choosing how you want the results to be presented.
Lexlegis offers two Answer Styles:
- Narrative
- Tabular
Each style changes how insights are structured and displayed, without changing the underlying analysis.
If you are new to Interact, start with Using Interact to Analyse Documents.
1. What Is Answer Style?
Answer Style controls the format of the output, not the reasoning or data used.
The same analysis can be presented as:
- A written, explanatory response, or
- A structured table for easy scanning and comparison
Your choice determines how results appear on the Interact Result Page.
To understand how documents are grouped before this step, see Choosing Document Interaction Mode.
2. Narrative Style
In Narrative style, Lexlegis generates a free-flowing, paragraph-based response.
All selected documents are read in line with your chosen interaction mode, and insights are presented as a cohesive explanation.
2.1. How Narrative Style Works
- Information is summarised in prose
- Context, reasoning, and implications are explained
- The response reads like an analytical note or memo
2.2. Use Narrative Style When You Want To
Use Narrative style when you want to:
- Understand legal implications in plain language
- Get explanatory insights or summaries
- Review risks, obligations, or interpretations
- Prepare notes, opinions, or internal briefs
Example:
A written explanation of key risks and obligations across selected contracts.
3. Tabular Style
In Tabular style, Lexlegis presents insights in a structured table format.
Each document is read individually, and responses are organised into rows and columns for clarity and comparison.
3.1. How Tabular Style Works
- Information is broken into structured fields
- Each document’s response appears in its own row or section
- Results are easy to scan, compare, and export
3.2. Use Tabular Style When You Want To
Use Tabular style when you want to:
- Compare clauses across documents
- Create checklists or structured summaries
- Review information quickly
- Share outputs with teams or clients
Example:
A table comparing termination clauses across multiple employment contracts.
4. Choosing the Right Answer Style
| Style | Best Used When |
|---|---|
| Narrative | You want detailed explanations and context |
| Tabular | You want structured, comparable outputs |
5. Best Practices
- Use Narrative for analysis, reasoning, and interpretation
- Use Tabular for audits, comparisons, and reporting
- Combine Unified + Narrative for holistic insights
- Combine Individual + Tabular for document-by-document comparison
6. What Happens Next
Once you choose an Answer Style:
- Click Start Interaction
- Lexlegis runs the analysis using your selected settings
- Results are displayed in the chosen format with sources and citations
You can rerun the interaction with a different answer style at any time.
To review and validate results, continue to Understanding the Interact Result Page.
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