--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-xanadu-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3ax bundleId : - delta3ax --- # Combined Document Templates release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia # Combined Document Templates release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined Document Templates release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia This consolidated document provides a comprehensive summary of the release notes for Document Templates across ServiceNow releases from Xanadu through Australia. It is designed to assist customers in preparing for their upgrade by outlining new features, changes, removals, deprecations, activation instructions, and other important considerations specific to Document Templates. Show full answer Show less The release notes indicate that for most releases between Xanadu and Australia, there were no updates, except for a notable new feature introduced in Xanadu. ## Key Features * **Signing date in PDF (Xanadu release):** A new capability was introduced to automatically record the signing date when a participant signs a document. This date is inserted into the PDF document at the specified field on the PDF template mapping record. This feature applies exclusively to the ServiceNow signing type. ## Upgrade Preparation and Activation * **Pre- and post-upgrade tasks:** Customers should review and complete any necessary tasks before upgrading Document Templates to the Australia release. * **Activation:** Document Templates must be installed by requesting them via the ServiceNow Store. Customers can view available apps and submit installation requests there. ## Other Information * There were no changes, removals, or deprecations to Document Templates features between Xanadu and Australia. * No additional requirements, browser requirements, accessibility details, or localization considerations were introduced or updated in these releases. * Highlight information reiterates the signing date feature introduced in Xanadu. ## What This Means for ServiceNow Customers When upgrading Document Templates from Xanadu to Australia, customers can expect a stable feature set with minimal changes. The key enhancement to leverage is the automated signing date in PDFs, which streamlines and documents the signing process. Activation and installation remain straightforward through the ServiceNow Store. Customers should still follow recommended pre- and post-upgrade tasks to ensure a smooth transition. Consolidated page of all release notes for Document Templates from Xanadu to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Document Templates release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Australia. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." ## Important information for upgrading Document Templates to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-documenttemplates-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Document Templates. {#dfrn3-documenttemplates-summary__entry__12} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | [Signing date in PDF](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=edit-pdf-mappings&family=xanadu&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. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Document Templates features. {#dfrn3-documenttemplates-summary__entry__22} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Document Templates features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-documenttemplates-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Australia, some Document Templates features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-documenttemplates-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Document Templates. {#dfrn3-documenttemplates-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | 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/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US). | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Document Templates we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-documenttemplates-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Document Templates we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-documenttemplates-summary__entry__72} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Document Templates, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-documenttemplates-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Document Templates we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-documenttemplates-summary__entry__92} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Document Templates we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-documenttemplates-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | Record the date when a participant signs a PDF document using the Signature date capability in the PDF document template. See [Document Templates](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=document-templates-overview&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ]