Working with attributes

Use attributes to turn large sets of documents into clear, comparable data you can act on.

The attributes you create turn unstructured text into structured data you can search, filter, export, and share.

Adobe Acrobat Analyzer includes two types of attributes:

• Standard attributes
  Predefined and available out of the box, these attributes help you get started quickly and provide examples of how Acrobat Analyzer extracts common contract terms.
• Custom attributes
  Defined by you to capture information unique to your organization, workflows, or document types.

Every extracted value includes an attribution link, allowing you to verify the source directly within the document.

Why attributes matter

• Understand documents faster
  Attributes surface key details instantly, reducing the time needed to read each document manually.
• Improve accuracy and validation
  Attribution links show where the value appears in the document, making verification straightforward.
• Enable deeper analysis
  Attributes can be filtered, exported, compared, and used across collections to support review at scale.
• Support your internal workflows
  Custom attributes let you capture data specific to your business—such as deal-specific terms, industry-specific clauses, or organization-defined concepts.

Important guidance

• The standard attributes included with Acrobat Analyzer are designed to help you get started quickly and understand how attribute extraction works across general document types. These attributes have been developed and rigorously tested using a broad range of data sources, including Adobe’s own document and language, supported by ground truth from our product, legal, and expert teams. They have also been cross-validated against publicly available datasets and industry benchmarks such as CUAD. 
• Definitions for specific terms can vary by organization. For the highest accuracy, create custom attributes tailored to your documents.
• You are responsible for creating, testing, and validating custom attributes tailored to your specific documents and use cases. Acrobat Analyzer provides tools for evaluation and feedback; however, accuracy depends on your input and subsequent refinement.

How attributes appear in Acrobat Analyzer

When you open a document, attributes display in the right-hand details panel. You can:

• Review extracted values.
• Jump to source passages using attribution links.

Creating and improving custom attributes

You can create attributes by defining the name, type (text, number, date), and description. Start simple, test on a small set of documents, and refine the definition as needed.

Helpful practices include:

• Write clear descriptions, as if explaining the concept to a new colleague.
• Use the Evaluate Attribute workflow to test accuracy.
• Provide concise positive or negative examples (3–5 examples recommended).
• Review results regularly and adjust when values are incorrect.
• Begin with a small sample of documents before expanding to your full dataset.

Exporting attribute values

You can export attribute values from selected documents into a CSV file. Exports include extracted values, attribution information, and any explanations available, making it easy to share results, compare against other systems, or feed downstream processes.