---
sourceDocument: Brazil Governance, Risk, and Compliance
sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/governance-risk-compliance

 Release :

    - brazil

ft:locale :

    - en-US

ft:publication_title :

    - Brazil Governance, Risk, and Compliance

ft:clusterId :

    - grc

bundleId :

    - grc

workflow :

    - Technology


---

# Generate reports in PDF or Microsoft Word

# Generate event reports in PDF or Microsoft Word {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read  
Generate the PDF or Microsoft Word copy of an exercise or a crisis event in the BCM Configurable Workspace and save it for a future reference.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_bcm.planner, sn_bcm.program_manager

## About this task

To format the PDF for your business needs, see [Format PDF templates for BIAs, BCPs, and Events](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bEttbwQwFwYVgTK8BoEXIQ "Format the PDF templates that are used for generating the PDFs of business impact analyses, business continuity plans, or events. You can format the PDFs according to your organizational requirements and templates.").  
Beginning with the Xanadu release, the content in PDFs of Business Impact Analyses, Plans, and Events is improved by implementing a new layout:

* Arrange the various event tasks in a table format.
* Include details of the asset owner and the description from the Business Impact Analysis.
* Display a table that outlines the dependencies of the plan assets.
* Mark the date of the PDF creation on the front page.
{#generate-pdf-for-events__ul_c5l_42q_zbc}

Starting with BCM Core version 12.x.x and later, the General Information section of the PDF includes the event's Level field, and the generated
PDF also includes a numbered Collaboration Threads section. Each numbered thread block, sorted by creation date, lists its Created date, description, impacted assets, recovery
teams, and state, followed by any action items linked to that thread.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesBusiness Continuity WorkspaceExercises.
2. Select any event record that is in the Review or next state from the list view.  
   You can use the same process of generating the PDF for a crisis event.
3. Select Generate PDF in the form.  
   The example shows the message that is displayed on the screen: \<Name of the exercise event\> PDF has been successfully generated for download.

4. To download the PDF, select the link in the message.  
   The example shows that the PDF of the exercise has been downloaded locally.

5. Save the PDF on your system.  
   You can save the PDF for a future reference.
6. To format the Events PDF template, follow the instructions in [Format PDF templates for BIAs, BCPs, and Events](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bEttbwQwFwYVgTK8BoEXIQ "Format the PDF templates that are used for generating the PDFs of business impact analyses, business continuity plans, or events. You can format the PDFs according to your organizational requirements and templates.").
7. To create the event report in Microsoft Word, select Generate MS Word.  
   Generate a report of the event or crisis record in Microsoft Word format. The Microsoft Word copy of the BIA record is successfully generated that you can download.

   For more information on generating reports in Microsoft Word format using Document designer, see [Generating reports using Document designer](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/IUw0pYErr0oOq04oOdEKwg "Starting with BCM release 9.0.x, the ServiceNow Document designer with Microsoft Word application (sn_grc_doc_design) is integrated with BCM. It enables you to generate customized reports of the business impact analyses (BIAs), business continuity plans (BCPs), and events in Microsoft Word format. This integration resolves the improper page breaks and truncated content that occasionally appeared in PDFs generated by the previous template.").

   For instructions on customizing a collaboration section into a formatted block, see [Add a collaboration block to the Word template](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/_5Qfb3P9rTF~Z6WcRXNqMQ "Use the Block feature in Document designer to add a repeating collaboration section, including a nested action items table, to a customized event Microsoft Word template.").
8. To print the report, open the saved PDF or Microsoft Word copy and select Print.
{#generate-pdf-for-events__steps_fdl_3mr_2yb}

*[\>]: and then