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title: Create a business domain
description: Create a business domain to define the context in which data is imported into a Microsoft Word document using Document designer.
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last_updated: "2026-10-09"
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# Create a business domain

Create a business domain to define the context in which data is imported into a Microsoft Word document using Document designer.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_business\_domain.admin

## Procedure

1.  In the Filter navigator, enter `sn_grc_business_domain.LIST`.

2.  In the Business domains page, select **New**.

3.  In the **Name** field, enter a name for the business domain.

4.  Select **Submit**.


## What to do next

Configure role mappings for the business domain. For more information, see [Configure business domain roles for Document designer](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/grc-common-functions/configure-business-domain-roles-for-document-designer.md).

**Parent Topic:**[Microsoft Word based audit report templates using Document designer](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/grc-common-functions/document-designer-template.md)