Extract Text by Table of Contents (TOC) Item

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will explore how to utilize GroupDocs.Parser for .NET to extract text based on Table of Contents (TOC) items from documents. GroupDocs.Parser is a powerful tool that allows efficient document parsing and extraction.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with this tutorial, ensure you have the following prerequisites:

1. Visual Studio: Install Visual Studio IDE on your system.
2. GroupDocs.Parser for .NET: Download and install GroupDocs.Parser for .NET from here.
3. A Sample Document with TOC: Prepare a document (e.g., PDF, DOCX) that contains a Table of Contents.

Importing Namespaces

First, include the necessary namespaces in your C# project:

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.IO;
using System.Text;
using GroupDocs.Parser.Data;

Step 1: Create an Instance of Parser Class

Instantiate the Parser class with the path to your sample document:

using (Parser parser = new Parser("YourSampleFileWithToc"))
{
    // Continue with next steps here...
}

Step 2: Extract Table of Contents (TOC)

Get the Table of Contents (TOC) items from the document:

IEnumerable<TocItem> tocItems = parser.GetToc();
if (tocItems == null)
{
    Console.WriteLine("Table of contents extraction isn't supported");
    return;
}

Step 3: Iterate Over TOC Items and Extract Text

Iterate through each TOC item and extract the corresponding text:

foreach (TocItem tocItem in tocItems)
{
    using (TextReader reader = tocItem.ExtractText())
    {
        Console.WriteLine("----");
        Console.WriteLine(reader.ReadToEnd());
    }
}

Conclusion

This tutorial has demonstrated how to extract text from a document based on Table of Contents (TOC) items using GroupDocs.Parser for .NET. By following the outlined steps, you can efficiently parse and extract specific content from your documents programmatically.

FAQ’s

What file formats does GroupDocs.Parser support?

GroupDocs.Parser supports a wide range of document formats, including PDF, Microsoft Word (DOC/DOCX), Excel (XLS/XLSX), PowerPoint (PPT/PPTX), and more.

Can I extract structured data like tables or images using GroupDocs.Parser?

Yes, GroupDocs.Parser provides APIs to extract structured data like tables, images, and metadata from various document types.

Is GroupDocs.Parser suitable for large documents?

GroupDocs.Parser is optimized for handling large documents efficiently, enabling seamless extraction of content from extensive files.

How can I get technical support for GroupDocs.Parser?

You can seek technical support and interact with the community at GroupDocs.Parser Forum.

Does GroupDocs offer a free trial for evaluation?

Yes, you can download a free trial version of GroupDocs.Parser from here.