DevExpress Word (RTF) Document API for .NET
Build and process Word documents in code across .NET platforms.
- Creates, loads, edits, and saves Word documents programmatically.
- Supports conversion, printing, mail merge, and document protection.
- Handles rich content, revisions, search, and document splitting.
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Document Processing
Generates and processes Microsoft Word documents across .NET platforms. It is designed for use in desktop, server, and cloud-based applications where document processing is handled programmatically without reliance on Microsoft Word automation.
Document Creation and Editing
Developers can create new Word documents, load existing files, and modify content entirely in code.
Supported Word File Formats
Works with a broad set of document formats, including TXT, RTF, DOCX, DOC, DOCM, DOT, DOTM, DOTX, HTML, MHTML, WordML, and OpenDocument Text (ODT).
Rich Document Elements
The API supports a wide range of Word document elements such as tables, fields, bookmarks, hyperlinks, headers, footers, footnotes, endnotes, comments, shapes, images, styles, document properties, and custom XML parts.
Formatting and Layout
Includes support for character and paragraph formatting, document styles, hyphenation, and right-to-left text. These capabilities allow applications to define document layout and presentation for reports, templates, and other structured content outputs.
Conversion Printing and Export
Applications can convert documents and export content to formats such as PDF and HTML, as well as send documents to printers with configurable settings for output control.
Mail Merge and Dynamic Content
Built-in mail merge functionality allows applications to generate multiple documents from templates and data sources. This is useful for automated document generation scenarios such as correspondence, reports, and data-driven document output.
Merge Split and Content Extraction
The API can combine multiple Word documents into a single file, split documents into separate files, and extract content into different outputs.
Search Replace and Revision Management
It provides text search and replace functionality with support for specific strings and regular expressions. The API also supports tracking and managing document revisions, allowing applications to work with tracked changes and review workflows.
Protection and Digital Signatures
Security features include password protection, document encryption, modification restrictions, user permissions, and digital signatures for Microsoft Word documents.
Product Compatibility
Review the details below to ensure this product is supported within your environment.
Component Type
- .NET
.NET Version
- .NET 10 LTS
- .NET 9 STS
- .NET 8 LTS
- .NET 4.8 or earlier
.NET Platform
- .NET Assembly
- .NET Class
- .NET MAUI
IDE Support
- Rider
- Visual Studio
How to Buy
DevExpress Word (RTF) Document API for .NET is part of DevExpress Office File API. It is also available in the DevExpress Universal subscription.
- Office File API for .NET Features
- IncludedExcel Spreadsheet API
- IncludedPDF Document API
- IncludedWord (RTF) Document API
- IncludedDigital Signature Support
- Additional Controls
- Not included580+ .NET & Web UI Controls
- Not included150+ JavaScript & Blazor Controls
- Not included20+ .NET MAUI (Mobile Controls)
- Additional Features
- Not includedReporting
- Not includedCodeRush
- Not includedPriority Support
- Additional Products
- Not includedBusiness Intelligence Dashboard
- Not includedXAF - Cross-Platform .NET App UI
- Not included.NET App Security API
- Not includedTestCafe Studio
- Office File API for .NET Features
- IncludedExcel Spreadsheet API
- IncludedPDF Document API
- IncludedWord (RTF) Document API
- IncludedDigital Signature Support
- Additional Controls
- Included580+ .NET & Web UI Controls
- Included150+ JavaScript & Blazor Controls
- Included20+ .NET MAUI (Mobile Controls)
- Additional Features
- IncludedReporting
- IncludedCodeRush
- IncludedPriority Support
- Additional Products
- IncludedBusiness Intelligence Dashboard
- IncludedXAF - Cross-Platform .NET App UI
- Included.NET App Security API
- IncludedTestCafe Studio
About DevExpress
DevExpress, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Glendale, California, specializes in developer-focused UI components, libraries, and frameworks designed for .NET, Blazor, ASP.NET, WPF, WinForms, JavaScript, VCL (Delphi/C++Builder), and cross-platform environments. Its extensive product portfolio includes popular offerings such as DevExtreme for JavaScript UI, powerful reporting and dashboard solutions, CodeRush productivity extensions, and frameworks like XAF for rapid app development. DevExpress is known for delivering frequent updates, strong accessibility features, and a consistent developer experience, helping IT professionals build responsive, high-performance desktop, web, and mobile applications for a wide range of platforms.
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