Extract Text from Word Document as HTML

Introduction

GroupDocs.Parser for .NET is a powerful document parsing library that enables developers to extract text and metadata from various file formats seamlessly. In this tutorial, we’ll focus on leveraging GroupDocs.Parser to extract text from Word documents and save it as HTML. This process is essential for tasks like content analysis, indexing, or converting documents into web-friendly formats. By the end of this guide, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to use GroupDocs.Parser efficiently in your .NET applications.

Prerequisites

Before diving into this tutorial, ensure you have the following prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of C# programming.
• Visual Studio installed on your development machine.
• GroupDocs.Parser for .NET library. You can download it from here.
• Access to a sample Word document for testing purposes.

Import Namespaces

To begin, you need to import the necessary namespaces into your C# project:

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

Follow these detailed steps to extract text from a Word document and save it as HTML using GroupDocs.Parser for .NET:

Step 1: Create an Instance of Parser Class

First, create an instance of the Parser class by providing the path to your sample Word document:

using (Parser parser = new Parser("YourSampleFile.docx"))
{
    // Continue to Step 2...
}

Replace "YourSampleFile.docx" with the path to your Word document.

Step 2: Extract Formatted Text as HTML

Next, use the GetFormattedText method along with FormattedTextOptions to extract the text in HTML format:

using (Parser parser = new Parser("YourSampleFile.docx"))
{
    // Extract a formatted text into the reader
    using (TextReader reader = parser.GetFormattedText(new FormattedTextOptions(FormattedTextMode.Html)))
    {
        // Continue to Step 3...
    }
}

Step 3: Read and Output the Extracted HTML

Finally, read the extracted HTML content from the TextReader and print it to the console:

using (Parser parser = new Parser("YourSampleFile.docx"))
{
    // Extract a formatted text into the reader
    using (TextReader reader = parser.GetFormattedText(new FormattedTextOptions(FormattedTextMode.Html)))
    {
        // Print the formatted text as HTML
        Console.WriteLine(reader.ReadToEnd());
    }
}

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we’ve explored how to use GroupDocs.Parser for .NET to extract text from a Word document and save it as HTML. This library offers a straightforward and efficient way to parse document content, making it an invaluable tool for document processing tasks in .NET applications.

FAQ’s

How can I obtain a temporary license for GroupDocs.Parser?

You can request a temporary license from here.

Where can I find more documentation for GroupDocs.Parser?

Detailed documentation is available here.

Is there a free trial available for GroupDocs.Parser?

Yes, you can access the free trial version here.

How do I get support for GroupDocs.Parser?

Visit the support forum here.

What types of documents does GroupDocs.Parser support?

GroupDocs.Parser supports various document formats including Word, PDF, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.