Spire.Office Knowledgebase Page 25 | E-iceblue

The seamless integration of document processing capabilities into web applications has become increasingly vital for enhancing user experience and streamlining workflows. For developers working within the React ecosystem, the ability to extract text from Word documents using JavaScript allows for the dynamic presentation of content, enabling users to easily import, edit, and interact with text data directly within a web interface. In this article, we will explore how to use Spire.Doc for JavaScript to extract text from Word documents in React applications.

Install Spire.Doc for JavaScript

To get started with extracting text from Word documents in a React application, you can either download Spire.Doc for JavaScript from our website or install it via npm with the following command:

npm i spire.doc

After that, copy the "Spire.Doc.Base.js" and "Spire.Doc.Base.wasm" files into the public folder of your project. Additionally, include the required font files to ensure accurate and consistent text rendering.

For more details, refer to the documentation: How to Integrate Spire.Doc for JavaScript in a React Project

Extract All Text from a Word Document Using JavaScript

To extract the complete text content from a Word document, Spire.Doc for JavaScript offers the Document.GetText() method. This method retrieves all the text in a document and returns it as a string, enabling efficient access to the content. The implementation steps are as follows:

  • Load the Spire.Doc.Base.js file to initialize the WebAssembly module.
  • Load the Word file into the virtual file system using the wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS() method.
  • Create a Document instance in the WebAssembly module using the wasmModule.Document.Create() method.
  • Load the Word document into the Document instance with the Document.LoadFromFile() method.
  • Retrieve the document's text as a string using the Document.GetText() method.
  • Process the extracted text, such as downloading it as a text file or performing additional operations.
  • JavaScript
import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';

function App() {

  // State to store the loaded WASM module
  const [wasmModule, setWasmModule] = useState(null);

  // useEffect hook to load the WASM module when the component mounts
  useEffect(() => {
    const loadWasm = async () => {
      try {
        // Access the Module and spiredoc from the global window object
        const { Module, spiredoc } = window;

        // Set the wasmModule state when the runtime is initialized
        Module.onRuntimeInitialized = () => {
          setWasmModule(spiredoc);
        };
      } catch (err) {
        // Log any errors that occur during module loading
        console.error('Failed to load the WASM module:', err);
      }
    };

    // Create a script element to load the WASM JavaScript file
    const script = document.createElement('script');
    script.src = `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/Spire.Doc.Base.js`;
    script.onload = loadWasm;

    // Append the script to the document body
    document.body.appendChild(script);

    // Cleanup function to remove the script when the component unmounts
    return () => {
      document.body.removeChild(script);
    };
  }, []);

  // Function to extract all text from a Word document
  const ExtractAllTextFromWord = async () => {
    if (wasmModule) {
      // Specify the input and output file names
      const inputFileName = 'Sample.docx';
      const outputFileName = 'ExtractWordText.txt';

      // Fetch the input file and add it to the VFS
      await wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS(inputFileName, '', `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/`);

      // Create an instance of the Document class
      const doc = wasmModule.Document.Create();
      // Load the Word document
      doc.LoadFromFile({ fileName: inputFileName });

      // Get all text from the document
      const documentText = doc.GetText();

      // Release resources
      doc.Dispose();

      // Generate a Blob from the extracted text and trigger a download
      const blob = new Blob([documentText], { type: 'text/plain' });
      const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
      const a = document.createElement("a");
      a.href = url;
      a.download = outputFileName;
      document.body.appendChild(a);
      a.click();
      document.body.removeChild(a);
      URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
    }
  };

  return (
      <div style={{ textAlign: 'center', height: '300px' }}>
        <h1>Extract All Text from Word Documents Using JavaScript in React</h1>
        <button onClick={ExtractAllTextFromWord} disabled={!wasmModule}>
          Convert and Download
        </button>
      </div>
  );
}

export default App;

Extracting All Text from a Word Document with React

Extract Text from Specific Sections or Paragraphs in a Word Document

When only specific sections or paragraphs of a Word document are needed, Spire.Doc for JavaScript offers the Section.Paragraphs.get_Item(index).Text method to extract text from individual paragraphs. The following steps outline the process:

  • Load the Spire.Doc.Base.js file to initialize the WebAssembly module.
  • Use the wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS() method to load the Word file into the virtual file system.
  • Create a Document instance using the wasmModule.Document.Create() method.
  • Load the Word document into the Document instance with the Document.LoadFromFile() method.
  • Access a specific section using the Document.Sections.get_Item() method.
  • Extract text from a specific paragraph with the Section.Paragraphs.get_Item().Text property.
  • To retrieve all text within a section, iterate through the section's paragraphs and concatenate their text into a single string.
  • Process the extracted text, such as saving it to a file or performing further analysis.
  • JavaScript
import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';

function App() {

  // State to store the loaded WASM module
  const [wasmModule, setWasmModule] = useState(null);

  // useEffect hook to load the WASM module when the component mounts
  useEffect(() => {
    const loadWasm = async () => {
      try {
        // Access the Module and spiredoc from the global window object
        const { Module, spiredoc } = window;

        // Set the wasmModule state when the runtime is initialized
        Module.onRuntimeInitialized = () => {
          setWasmModule(spiredoc);
        };
      } catch (err) {
        // Log any errors that occur during module loading
        console.error('Failed to load the WASM module:', err);
      }
    };

    // Create a script element to load the WASM JavaScript file
    const script = document.createElement('script');
    script.src = `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/Spire.Doc.Base.js`;
    script.onload = loadWasm;

    // Append the script to the document body
    document.body.appendChild(script);

    // Cleanup function to remove the script when the component unmounts
    return () => {
      document.body.removeChild(script);
    };
  }, []);

  // Function to extract text from a specific part of a Word document
  const ExtractTextFromWordPart = async () => {
    if (wasmModule) {
      // Specify the input file name and the output file name
      const inputFileName = 'Sample.docx';
      const outputFileName = 'ExtractWordText.txt';

      // Fetch the input file and add it to the VFS
      await wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS(inputFileName, '', `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/`);

      // Create an instance of the Document class
      const doc = wasmModule.Document.Create();
      // Load the Word document
      doc.LoadFromFile({ fileName: inputFileName });

      // Get a specific section from the document
      const section = doc.Sections.get_Item(1);

      // Get the text of a specific paragraph in the section
      // const paragraphText = section.Paragraphs.get_Item(1).Text;

      // Extract all text from the section
      let sectionText = "";
      for (let i = 0; i < section.Paragraphs.Count; i++) {
        // Extract the text from the paragraphs
        const text = section.Paragraphs.get_Item(i).Text;
        sectionText += text + "\n";
      }

      // Release resources
      doc.Dispose();

      // Generate a Blob from the extracted text and trigger a download
      const blob = new Blob([sectionText], { type: 'text/plain' });
      const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
      const a = document.createElement("a");
      a.href = url;
      a.download = outputFileName;
      document.body.appendChild(a);
      a.click();
      document.body.removeChild(a);
      URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
    }
  };

  return (
      <div style={{ textAlign: 'center', height: '300px' }}>
        <h1>Extract Text from a Specific Part of a Word Document Using JavaScript in React</h1>
        <button onClick={ExtractTextFromWordPart} disabled={!wasmModule}>
          Convert and Download
        </button>
      </div>
  );
}

export default App;

Extract Text of Specific Word Document Section or Paragraph

Extract Text from a Word Document Based on Paragraph Styles

When extracting text formatted with specific paragraph styles, the Paragraph.StyleName property can be utilized to identify and filter paragraphs by their styles. This approach is beneficial for structured documents with distinct headings or other styled elements. The implementation process is as follows:

  • Load the Spire.Doc.Base.js file to initialize the WebAssembly module.
  • Load the Word file into the virtual file system using the wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS() method.
  • Create a Document instance in the WebAssembly module with the wasmModule.Document.Create() method.
  • Load the Word document into the Document instance using the Document.LoadFromFile() method.
  • Define the target style name or retrieve one from the document.
  • Iterate through the document's sections and their paragraphs:
    • Use the Paragraph.StyleName property to identify each paragraph's style.
    • Compare the paragraph's style name with the target style. If they match, retrieve the paragraph's text using the Paragraph.Text property.
  • Process the retrieved text, such as saving it to a file or using it for further operations.
  • JavaScript
import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';

function App() {

  // State to store the loaded WASM module
  const [wasmModule, setWasmModule] = useState(null);

  // useEffect hook to load the WASM module when the component mounts
  useEffect(() => {
    const loadWasm = async () => {
      try {
        // Access the Module and spiredoc from the global window object
        const { Module, spiredoc } = window;

        // Set the wasmModule state when the runtime is initialized
        Module.onRuntimeInitialized = () => {
          setWasmModule(spiredoc);
        };
      } catch (err) {
        // Log any errors that occur during module loading
        console.error('Failed to load the WASM module:', err);
      }
    };

    // Create a script element to load the WASM JavaScript file
    const script = document.createElement('script');
    script.src = `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/Spire.Doc.Base.js`;
    script.onload = loadWasm;

    // Append the script to the document body
    document.body.appendChild(script);

    // Cleanup function to remove the script when the component unmounts
    return () => {
      document.body.removeChild(script);
    };
  }, []);

  // Function to extract text from a Word document based on paragraph styles
  const ExtractTextByParagraphStyle = async () => {
    if (wasmModule) {
      // Specify the input and output file names
      const inputFileName = 'Sample.docx';
      const outputFileName = 'ExtractWordText.txt';

      // Fetch the input file and add it to the VFS
      await wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS(inputFileName, '', `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/`);

      // Create an instance of the Document class
      const doc = wasmModule.Document.Create();
      // Load the Word document
      doc.LoadFromFile({ fileName: inputFileName });

      // Define the style name or get the style name of the target paragraph style
      const styleName = 'Heading2';
      // const styleName = doc.Sections.get_Item(2).Paragraphs.get_Item(2).StyleName;

      // Array to store extracted text
      let paragraphStyleText = [];
      // Iterate through the sections in the document
      for (let sectionIndex = 0; sectionIndex < doc.Sections.Count; sectionIndex++) {
        // Get the current section
        const section = doc.Sections.get_Item(sectionIndex);
        // Iterate through the paragraphs in the section
        for (let paragraphIndex = 0; paragraphIndex < section.Paragraphs.Count; paragraphIndex++) {
          // Get the current paragraph
          const paragraph = section.Paragraphs.get_Item(paragraphIndex);
          // Get the style name of the paragraph
          const paraStyleName = paragraph.StyleName;
          // Check if the style name matches the target style
          if (paraStyleName === styleName) {
            // Extract the text from the paragraph
            const paragraphText = paragraph.Text;
            console.log(paragraphText);
            // Append the extracted text to the array
            paragraphStyleText.push(paragraphText);
          }
        }
      }

      // Release resources
      doc.Dispose();

      // Generate a Blob from the extracted text and trigger a download
      const text = paragraphStyleText.join('\n');
      const blob = new Blob([text], { type: 'text/plain' });
      const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
      const a = document.createElement("a");
      a.href = url;
      a.download = outputFileName;
      document.body.appendChild(a);
      a.click();
      document.body.removeChild(a);
      URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
    }
  };

  return (
      <div style={{ textAlign: 'center', height: '300px' }}>
        <h1>Extract Text from Word Documents by Paragraph Style Using JavaScript in React</h1>
        <button onClick={ExtractTextByParagraphStyle} disabled={!wasmModule}>
          Convert and Download
        </button>
      </div>
  );
}

export default App;

Extract Text from Word Documents by Paragraph Styles in React

Get a Free License

To fully experience the capabilities of Spire.Doc for JavaScript without any evaluation limitations, you can request a free 30-day trial license.

Applying fonts in a Word document significantly enhances its visual appeal and readability. The choice of font can influence how the content is perceived, allowing you to convey tone and mood effectively. By selecting appropriate fonts, you can emphasize key points, guide the reader's attention, and create a cohesive and polished presentation.

In this article, you will learn how to apply fonts in a Word document in React using Spire.Doc for JavaScript.

Install Spire.Doc for JavaScript

To get started with applying fonts in Word in a React application, you can either download Spire.Doc for JavaScript from our website or install it via npm with the following command:

npm i spire.doc

After that, copy the "Spire.Doc.Base.js" and "Spire.Doc.Base.wasm" files to the public folder of your project. Additionally, include the required font files to ensure accurate and consistent text rendering.

For more details, refer to the documentation: How to Integrate Spire.Doc for JavaScript in a React Project

Apply a Font Style to a Paragraph in Word

Applying a font style to a paragraph in Microsoft Word is a fundamental skill that enhances the readability and overall appearance of your document.

Spire.Doc for JavaScript provides the ParagraphStyle class, enabling developers to define multiple text attributes, including font name, size, style, and color, all within a single object. After the style object is created, you can easily format a paragraph by using the Paragraph.ApplyStyle() method.

The following are the steps to apply a font style to a paragraph with JavaScript in React:

  • Create a Document object using the wasmModule.Document.Create() method.
  • Load the Word file using the Document.LoadFromFile() method.
  • Add a paragraph to the document using the Document.LastSection.AddParagraph() method.
  • Create a ParagraphStyle object, specifying the font name, font size, font style, and text color.
  • Add the style to the document using the Document.Styles.Add() method.
  • Apply the style to the paragraph using the Paragraph.ApplyStyle() method.
  • Save the document to a different Word file.
  • JavaScript
import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';

function App() {

  // State to hold the loaded WASM module
  const [wasmModule, setWasmModule] = useState(null);

  // useEffect hook to load the WASM module when the component mounts
  useEffect(() => {
    const loadWasm = async () => {
      try {

        // Access the Module and spiredoc from the global window object
        const { Module, spiredoc } = window;

        // Set the wasmModule state when the runtime is initialized
        Module.onRuntimeInitialized = () => {
          setWasmModule(spiredoc);
        };
      } catch (err) {

        // Log any errors that occur during loading
        console.error('Failed to load WASM module:', err);
      }
    };

    // Create a script element to load the WASM JavaScript file
    const script = document.createElement('script');
    script.src = `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/Spire.Doc.Base.js`;
    script.onload = loadWasm;

    // Append the script to the document body
    document.body.appendChild(script);

    // Cleanup function to remove the script when the component unmounts
    return () => {
      document.body.removeChild(script);
    };
  }, []); 

  // Function to set font
  const SetFont = async () => {
    if (wasmModule) {

      // Load the font files into the virtual file system (VFS)
      await wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS('times.ttf', '/Library/Fonts/', `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/`);
      await wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS('timesbd.ttf', '/Library/Fonts/', `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/`);
      await wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS('timesbi.ttf', '/Library/Fonts/', `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/`);
      await wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS('timesi.ttf', '/Library/Fonts/', `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/`);

      // Specify the input file path
      const inputFileName = 'input.docx'; 
   
      // Create a new document
      const doc= wasmModule.Document.Create();

      // Fetch the input file and add it to the VFS
      await wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS(inputFileName, '', `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/`);
      
      // Load the Word file
      doc.LoadFromFile(inputFileName);

      // Add a section
      let section = doc.LastSection;

      // Add a paragraph
      let paragraph = section.AddParagraph();
    
      // Append text to the paragraph
      paragraph.AppendText('JavaScript is essential for modern web development, offering a rich ecosystem and '+ 
                          'a wide range of applications. Its ability to create responsive, interactive experiences '+
                          'makes it a favored choice among developers.');

      // Create a paragraph style,specifying font name, font size, and text color
      let paragraphStyle = wasmModule.ParagraphStyle.Create(doc);
      paragraphStyle.Name = 'newStyle';
      paragraphStyle.CharacterFormat.FontName = 'Times New Roman'
      paragraphStyle.CharacterFormat.FontSize = 13;
      paragraphStyle.CharacterFormat.TextColor = wasmModule.Color.get_Blue();

      // Add the style to the document
      doc.Styles.Add(paragraphStyle);

      // Apply the style to the paragraph
      paragraph.ApplyStyle(paragraphStyle.Name);

      // Define the output file name
      const outputFileName = 'output.docx';

      // Save the document to the specified path
      doc.SaveToFile({fileName: outputFileName, fileFormat: wasmModule.FileFormat.Docx2013});
 
      // Read the generated Word file
      const modifiedFileArray = wasmModule.FS.readFile(outputFileName);

      // Create a Blob object from the Word file
      const modifiedFile = new Blob([modifiedFileArray], { type: 'application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document' });

      // Create a URL for the Blob
      const url = URL.createObjectURL(modifiedFile);

      // Create an anchor element to trigger the download
      const a = document.createElement('a');
      a.href = url;
      a.download = outputFileName;
      document.body.appendChild(a);
      a.click(); 
      document.body.removeChild(a); 
      URL.revokeObjectURL(url); 

      // Clean up resources
      doc.Dispose();
    }
  };

  return (
    <div style={{ textAlign: 'center', height: '300px' }}>
      <h1>Apply Fonts in a Word Document in React</h1>
      <button onClick={SetFont} disabled={!wasmModule}>
        Apply
      </button>
    </div>
  );
}

export default App;

Run the code to launch the React app at localhost:3000. Click "Apply", and a "Save As" window will appear, prompting you to save the output file in your chosen folder.

React app runs at localhost:3000

Below is a screenshot of the generated Word document:

Apply a font to a paragraph in Word using JavaScript

Apply Multiple Font Styles to a Paragraph in Word

Applying multiple font styles to different parts of a paragraph allows you to highlight key points or sections, making your content more engaging for readers.

The Paragraph.AppendText() method returns a TextRange object, which offers simple APIs for formatting text within that range. When you call AppendText() multiple times, the paragraph's text is divided into distinct text ranges, allowing for individual styling with different fonts.

The following are the steps to apply multiple font styles to a paragraph using JavaScript in React:

  • Load the font files you plan to use and the input Word file into the virtual file system (VFS).
  • Create a Document object using the wasmModule.Document.Create() method.
  • Load the Word file using the Document.LoadFromFile() method.
  • Add a paragraph to the document using the Document.LastSection.AddParagraph() method.
  • Append text to the paragraph using the Paragraph.AppendText() method, which returns a TextRange object.
  • Append more text that needs to be styled differently to the paragraph and return different TextRange objects.
  • Create a ParagraphStyle object with the basic font information and apply it to the paragraph.
  • Change the font name, style, size and text color of the specified text range using the properties under the specific TextRange object.
  • Save the document to a different Word file.
  • JavaScript
import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';

function App() {

  // State to hold the loaded WASM module
  const [wasmModule, setWasmModule] = useState(null);

  // useEffect hook to load the WASM module when the component mounts
  useEffect(() => {
    const loadWasm = async () => {
      try {

        // Access the Module and spiredoc from the global window object
        const { Module, spiredoc } = window;

        // Set the wasmModule state when the runtime is initialized
        Module.onRuntimeInitialized = () => {
          setWasmModule(spiredoc);
        };
      } catch (err) {

        // Log any errors that occur during loading
        console.error('Failed to load WASM module:', err);
      }
    };

    // Create a script element to load the WASM JavaScript file
    const script = document.createElement('script');
    script.src = `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/Spire.Doc.Base.js`;
    script.onload = loadWasm;

    // Append the script to the document body
    document.body.appendChild(script);

    // Cleanup function to remove the script when the component unmounts
    return () => {
      document.body.removeChild(script);
    };
  }, []); 

  // Function to set font
  const SetFont = async () => {
    if (wasmModule) {

      // Load the font files into the virtual file system (VFS)
      await wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS('times.ttf', '/Library/Fonts/', `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/`);
      await wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS('timesbd.ttf', '/Library/Fonts/', `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/`);
      await wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS('timesbi.ttf', '/Library/Fonts/', `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/`);
      await wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS('timesi.ttf', '/Library/Fonts/', `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/`);

      // Specify the input file path
      const inputFileName = 'input.docx'; 
   
      // Create a new document
      const doc= wasmModule.Document.Create();

      // Fetch the input file and add it to the VFS
      await wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS(inputFileName, '', `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/`);
      
      // Load the Word file
      doc.LoadFromFile(inputFileName);

      // Add a section
      let section = doc.LastSection;

      // Add a paragraph
      let paragraph = section.AddParagraph();
    
      // Append text to the paragraph
      let range_one = paragraph.AppendText('JavaScript is essential for ');
      let range_two = paragraph.AppendText('modern web development');
      let range_three = paragraph.AppendText(', offering a rich ecosystem and a wide range of applications. Its ability to create ');
      let range_four = paragraph.AppendText('responsive, interactive experiences')
      let range_five = paragraph.AppendText(' makes it a favored choice among developers.')

      // Create a paragraph style
      let paragraphStyle = wasmModule.ParagraphStyle.Create(doc);
      paragraphStyle.Name = 'newStyle';
      paragraphStyle.CharacterFormat.FontName = 'Times New Roman'
      paragraphStyle.CharacterFormat.FontSize = 13;
      paragraphStyle.CharacterFormat.TextColor = wasmModule.Color.get_Black();

      // Add the style to the document
      doc.Styles.Add(paragraphStyle);

      // Apply the style to the paragraph
      paragraph.ApplyStyle(paragraphStyle.Name);

      // Change the font style of the second text range
      range_two.CharacterFormat.TextColor = wasmModule.Color.get_Blue();
      range_two.CharacterFormat.Bold = true;
      range_two.CharacterFormat.UnderlineStyle = wasmModule.UnderlineStyle.Single;

      // Change the font style of the fourth text range
      range_four.CharacterFormat.TextColor = wasmModule.Color.get_Blue();
      range_four.CharacterFormat.Italic = true;

      // Define the output file name
      const outputFileName = 'output.docx';

      // Save the document to the specified path
      doc.SaveToFile({fileName: outputFileName, fileFormat: wasmModule.FileFormat.Docx2013});
 
      // Read the generated Word file
      const modifiedFileArray = wasmModule.FS.readFile(outputFileName);

      // Create a Blob object from the Word file
      const modifiedFile = new Blob([modifiedFileArray], { type: 'application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document' });

      // Create a URL for the Blob
      const url = URL.createObjectURL(modifiedFile);

      // Create an anchor element to trigger the download
      const a = document.createElement('a');
      a.href = url;
      a.download = outputFileName;
      document.body.appendChild(a);
      a.click(); 
      document.body.removeChild(a); 
      URL.revokeObjectURL(url); 

      // Clean up resources
      doc.Dispose();
    }
  };

  return (
    <div style={{ textAlign: 'center', height: '300px' }}>
      <h1>Set Fonts in a Word Document in React</h1>
      <button onClick={SetFont} disabled={!wasmModule}>
        Apply Multiple Fonts
      </button>
    </div>
  );
}

export default App;

Apply multiple fonts to a paragraph in Word using JavaScript

Apply a Private Font in a Word Document

Using a private font in a Word document can give your project a unique flair and reflect your personal or brand identity.

To apply a private font, use the TextRange.CharacterFormat.FontName property. To maintain a uniform look on various devices, it's advisable to embed the font within the document. You can do this by first loading the font file into the virtual file system using wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS().

Then, employ the Document.AddPrivateFont() method to include the font in the document. Additionally, activate font embedding by setting Document.EmbedFontsInFile to true, which ensures the private font is retained in the final document.

The following are the steps to apply a private font in Word using JavaScript:

  • Load the font files you plan to use and the input Word file into the virtual file system (VFS).
  • Create a Document object using the wasmModule.Document.Create() method.
  • Load the Word file using the Document.LoadFromFile() method.
  • Add a paragraph to the document using the Document.LastSection.AddParagraph() method.
  • Append text to the paragraph using the Paragraph.AppendText() method, which returns a TextRange object.
  • Apply the font to the paragraph using the TextRange.CharacterFormat.FontName property.
  • Add the font to document using the Document.AddPrivateFont() method.
  • Embed the font in the document by setting Document.EmbedFontsInFile to true.
  • Save the document to a different Word file.
  • JavaScript
import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';

function App() {

  // State to hold the loaded WASM module
  const [wasmModule, setWasmModule] = useState(null);

  // useEffect hook to load the WASM module when the component mounts
  useEffect(() => {
    const loadWasm = async () => {
      try {

        // Access the Module and spiredoc from the global window object
        const { Module, spiredoc } = window;

        // Set the wasmModule state when the runtime is initialized
        Module.onRuntimeInitialized = () => {
          setWasmModule(spiredoc);
        };
      } catch (err) {

        // Log any errors that occur during loading
        console.error('Failed to load WASM module:', err);
      }
    };

    // Create a script element to load the WASM JavaScript file
    const script = document.createElement('script');
    script.src = `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/Spire.Doc.Base.js`;
    script.onload = loadWasm;

    // Append the script to the document body
    document.body.appendChild(script);

    // Cleanup function to remove the script when the component unmounts
    return () => {
      document.body.removeChild(script);
    };
  }, []); 

  // Function to set font
  const SetFont = async () => {
    if (wasmModule) {

      // Load the private font file into the virtual file system (VFS)
      await wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS('FreebrushScriptPLng.ttf', '/Library/Fonts/', `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/`);

      // Specify the input file path
      const inputFileName = 'input.docx'; 
   
      // Create a new document
      const doc= wasmModule.Document.Create();

      // Fetch the input file and add it to the VFS
      await wasmModule.FetchFileToVFS(inputFileName, '', `${process.env.PUBLIC_URL}/`);
      
      // Load the Word file
      doc.LoadFromFile(inputFileName);

      // Add a section
      let section = doc.LastSection;

      // Add a paragraph
      let paragraph = section.AddParagraph();
    
      // Append text to the paragraph
      let textRange = paragraph.AppendText('JavaScript is essential for modern web development, offering a rich ecosystem and '+ 
                          'a wide range of applications. Its ability to create responsive, interactive experiences '+
                          'makes it a favored choice among developers.');

      // Apply the private font to the text range
      textRange.CharacterFormat.FontName = 'Freebrush Script'
      textRange.CharacterFormat.FontSize = 13;
      textRange.CharacterFormat.TextColor = wasmModule.Color.get_Blue();

      // Embed the private font in the document
      doc.AddPrivateFont(wasmModule.PrivateFontPath.Create("Freebrush Script",  "FreebrushScriptPLng.ttf"))

      // Allow embedding font in document
      doc.EmbedFontsInFile = true;

      // Define the output file name
      const outputFileName = 'output.docx';

      // Save the document to the specified path
      doc.SaveToFile({fileName: outputFileName, fileFormat: wasmModule.FileFormat.Docx2013});
 
      // Read the generated Word file
      const modifiedFileArray = wasmModule.FS.readFile(outputFileName);

      // Create a Blob object from the Word file
      const modifiedFile = new Blob([modifiedFileArray], { type: 'application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document' });

      // Create a URL for the Blob
      const url = URL.createObjectURL(modifiedFile);

      // Create an anchor element to trigger the download
      const a = document.createElement('a');
      a.href = url;
      a.download = outputFileName;
      document.body.appendChild(a);
      a.click(); 
      document.body.removeChild(a); 
      URL.revokeObjectURL(url); 

      // Clean up resources
      doc.Dispose();
    }
  };

  return (
    <div style={{ textAlign: 'center', height: '300px' }}>
      <h1>Apply Fonts in a Word Document in React</h1>
      <button onClick={SetFont} disabled={!wasmModule}>
        Apply
      </button>
    </div>
  );
}

export default App;

Apply a private font to a paragraph in Word using JavaScript

Get a Free License

To fully experience the capabilities of Spire.Doc for JavaScript without any evaluation limitations, you can request a free 30-day trial license.

Python: Edit Excel Documents

2025-01-14 01:06:55 Written by Koohji

Editing an Excel document involves a variety of actions, such as inputting and formatting text, applying formulas, generating visualizations, and organizing data for clarity and insight. Being able to edit Excel documents programmatically is a crucial skill that empowers developers to enhance their data management capabilities.

In this article, you will learn how to edit an existing Excel document in Python using Spire.XLS for Python.

Install Spire.XLS for Python

This scenario requires Spire.XLS for Python and plum-dispatch v1.7.4. They can be easily installed in your Windows through the following pip command.

pip install Spire.XLS

If you are unsure how to install, please refer to this tutorial: How to Install Spire.XLS for Python on Windows

Read and Write Excel Files in Python

A key task when handling Excel files in Python is the efficient reading and writing of data, which is essential for numerous applications such as data analysis and report generation. Spire.XLS for Python simplifies this process by offering the CellRange.Value property. This feature allows developers to easily retrieve values from individual cells and reassign them as needed.

Here are the steps to read and write an Excel file using Python:

  • Create a Workbook object.
  • Load an Excel file from a given file path.
  • Get a specific worksheet using the Workbook.Worksheets[index] property.
  • Get a specific cell using the Worksheet.Range property
  • Get or set the cell value using the CellRange.Value property.
  • Save the workbook to a different Excel file.
  • Python
from spire.xls import *
from spire.xls.common import *

# Create a Workbook object
workbook = Workbook()

# Load an Excel file
workbook.LoadFromFile("C:\\Users\\Administrator\\Desktop\\Input.xlsx")

# Get a specific worksheet
worksheet = workbook.Worksheets[0]

# Get a specific cell
cell = worksheet.Range["A1"]

# Read the cell value
cellValue = cell.Value

# Determine if the cell value is "Department"
if (cellValue  == "Department"):

    # Update the cell value
    cell.Value = "Dept."

# Save the workbook to a different
workbook.SaveToFile("ModifyExcel.xlsx", ExcelVersion.Version2016)

# Dispose resources
workbook.Dispose()

Update Excel in Python

Apply Formatting to Excel Cells in Python

Formatting Excel documents is essential for producing professional-looking reports that effectively communicate information. Spire.XLS for Python offers a comprehensive suite of APIs within the CellRange class, empowering developers to manage various formatting options seamlessly. This includes adjusting font styles, selecting cell colors, aligning text, and modifying row heights and column widths.

Here are the steps to apply styles and formats to Excel cells using Python:

  • Create a Workbook object.
  • Load an Excel file from a given file path.
  • Get a specific worksheet using the Workbook.Worksheets[index] property.
  • Get all located range using the Worksheet.AllocatedRange property.
  • Get a specific row using the CellRange.Rows[index] property, and set the cell color, text color, text alignment, and row height using the properties under the CellRange object.
  • Get a specific column using the CellRange.Columns[index] property, and set the column width using the ColumnWidth property under the CellRange object.
  • Save the workbook to a different Excel file.
  • Python
from spire.xls import *
from spire.xls.common import *

# Create a Workbook object
workbook = Workbook()

# Load an Excel file
workbook.LoadFromFile("C:\\Users\\Administrator\\Desktop\\Input.xlsx")

# Get a specific worksheet
worksheet = workbook.Worksheets[0]

# Get all located range from the worksheet
allocatedRange = worksheet.AllocatedRange 

#Iterate through the rows
for rowNum in range(0, allocatedRange.RowCount):
    if rowNum == 0:
                    
        # Apply cell color to the header row
        allocatedRange.Rows[rowNum].Style.Color = Color.get_Black()

        # Change the font color of the header row
        allocatedRange.Rows[rowNum].Style.Font.Color = Color.get_White()
    else:       
        # Apply alternate colors to other rows
        if rowNum % 2 == 1:
            allocatedRange.Rows[rowNum].Style.Color = Color.get_LightGray()
        else:
            allocatedRange.Rows[rowNum].Style.Color = Color.get_White()

    # Align text to center
    allocatedRange.Rows[rowNum].HorizontalAlignment = HorizontalAlignType.Center
    allocatedRange.Rows[rowNum].VerticalAlignment = VerticalAlignType.Center 

    # Set the row height
    allocatedRange.Rows[rowNum].RowHeight = 20

# Iterate through the columns
for columnNum in range(0, allocatedRange.ColumnCount):
    if (columnNum > 0):

        # Set the column width
        allocatedRange.Columns[columnNum].ColumnWidth = 10

# Save the workbook to a different
workbook.SaveToFile("FormatExcel.xlsx", ExcelVersion.Version2016)

# Dispose resources
workbook.Dispose()

Format Excel Cells in Python

Find and Replace Text in Excel in Python

The find and replace functionality in Excel enables users to swiftly locate specific text within their spreadsheets and substitute it with new content, which is particularly useful for data corrections and updates. With Spire.XLS for Python, you can efficiently locate a cell containing a specific string using the Worksheet.FindString() method. Once identified, you can easily replace its value using the CellRange.Value property.

Here are the steps to find and replace text in Excel using Python:

  • Create a Workbook object.
  • Load an Excel file from a given file path.
  • Get a specific worksheet using the Workbook.Worksheets[index] property.
  • Find the cell that contains a specified string using the Worksheet.FindString() method.
  • Update the cell value using the CellRange.Value property.
  • Save the workbook to a different Excel file.
  • Python
from spire.xls import *
from spire.xls.common import *

# Create a Workbook object
workbook = Workbook()

# Load an Excel file
workbook.LoadFromFile("C:\\Users\\Administrator\\Desktop\\Input.xlsx")

# Get a specific worksheet
worksheet = workbook.Worksheets[0]

# Define a list of department names for replacement
departments = ["Sales", "Marketing", "R&D", "HR", "IT", "Finance", "Support"]

# Define a list of placeholders that will be replaced in the Excel sheet
placeholders = ["#dept_one", "#dept_two", "#dept_three", "#dept_four", "#dept_five", "#dept_six", "#dept_seven"]

# Iterate through the placeholder strings
for i in range (0, len(placeholders)):

    # Find the cell containing the current placeholder string
    cell = worksheet.FindString(placeholders[i], False, False)

    # Replace the value in the found cell with the corresponding department name
    cell.Value = departments[i]
    

# Save the workbook to a different
workbook.SaveToFile("ReplaceText.xlsx", ExcelVersion.Version2016)

# Dispose resources
workbook.Dispose()

Find and replace text in Excel in Python

Add Formulas and Charts to Excel in Python

In addition to basic file operations, Spire.XLS for Python provides a variety of advanced techniques for working with Excel files. For example, you can insert formulas into cells using the CellRange.Formula property, which allows for real-time calculations and data analysis directly within your spreadsheet. Furthermore, it allows you to create visually appealing data presentations by adding charts to your worksheets using the Worksheet.Charts.Add() method.

Here are the steps to add formulas and charts to Excel using Python:

  • Create a Workbook object.
  • Load an Excel file from a given file path.
  • Get a specific worksheet using the Workbook.Worksheets[index] property.
  • Get a specific cell using the Worksheet.Range property.
  • Add a formula to the cell using the CellRange.Formula property.
  • Add a column chart to the worksheet using the Worksheet.Charts.Add() method.
  • Set the chart data range, position, title and other attributes using the properties under the Chart object.
  • Save the workbook to a different Excel file.
  • Python
from spire.xls import *
from spire.xls.common import *

# Create a Workbook object
workbook = Workbook()

# Load an Excel file
workbook.LoadFromFile("C:\\Users\\Administrator\\Desktop\\Input.xlsx")

# Get a specific worksheet
worksheet = workbook.Worksheets[0]

# Get all located range
allocatedRange = worksheet.AllocatedRange

#Iterate through the rows
for rowNum in range(0, allocatedRange.RowCount):
    if (rowNum == 0):
        
        # Write text to cell G1
        worksheet.Range[rowNum + 1, 6].Text = "Total"

        # Apply style to the cell
        worksheet.Range[rowNum + 1, 6].Style.Font.IsBold = True
        worksheet.Range[rowNum + 1, 6].Style.HorizontalAlignment = HorizontalAlignType.Right
    else:

        # Add formulas to the cells from G2 to G8
        worksheet.Range[rowNum + 1, 6].Formula = f"=SUM(B{rowNum + 1}:E{rowNum + 1})"

# Add a clustered column chart
chart = worksheet.Charts.Add(ExcelChartType.ColumnClustered)

# Set data range for the chart
chart.DataRange = worksheet.Range["A1:E8"]
chart.SeriesDataFromRange = False

# Set position of the chart
chart.LeftColumn = 1
chart.TopRow = 10
chart.RightColumn = 8
chart.BottomRow = 23

# Set and format chart title
chart.ChartTitle = "Sales by Department per Quarter"
chart.ChartTitleArea.Size = 13
chart.ChartTitleArea.IsBold = True

# Save the workbook to a different
workbook.SaveToFile("AddFormulaAndChart.xlsx", ExcelVersion.Version2016)

# Dispose resources
workbook.Dispose()

Insert formulas and charts in Excel in Python

Apply for a Temporary License

If you'd like to remove the evaluation message from the generated documents, or to get rid of the function limitations, please request a 30-day trial license for yourself.

page 25