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Microsoft Developer Network - Office Application Development

Word Application Development Samples

Explore a collection of code samples to help you build powerful solutions for Microsoft Word.

Document Automation

Automating Report Generation

Learn how to programmatically generate reports, insert data, and apply formatting using Word automation.

  • VB.NET / C# Examples
  • Template Merging
  • Data Binding
Custom UI & Add-ins

Creating Custom Task Panes

Build interactive user interfaces within Word using custom task panes for advanced functionalities.

  • VSTO Add-ins
  • WPF/WinForms Integration
  • Ribbon Customization
Data Integration

Importing Data from Excel

Seamlessly import and display data from Excel spreadsheets directly into your Word documents.

  • COM Interop
  • Data Transfer
  • Table Creation
Content Controls

Working with Structured Content

Utilize content controls to create dynamic and structured documents with user-friendly input fields.

  • Text, Date, Picture Controls
  • Building Blocks
  • XML Mapping
Document Analysis

Text Extraction and Analysis

Programmatically extract text, identify keywords, and perform basic analysis on document content.

  • Word Object Model
  • Range & Paragraph Manipulation
  • Basic NLP Integration