Word: Extract data

Extract document content as dict, list, or string.

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Extract document content as dict, list, or string.

Runs on: macOS and Windows only.

Add it to a process

In the process designer, open the Add step tab. Find Extract data under Word › Export, or type its name in the search box, and drag it onto the canvas.

Fields

FieldRequiredWhat it does
File pathYesEnter the file path, or use a variable such as {folder::desktop::path}\file.txt.
VariableYesName of the variable where the result will be stored Default: str.
CacheYesHow this invoice should be cached for faster loading and processing Choices: Always, Only if valid, Never.
LanguageNoSelect the invoice language. Leave blank for multilingual

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Errors

ErrorDescription
File not foundThe file does not exist
Extraction failedCould not extract content

Tips

  • Extracts text content from Word documents (.docx, .doc)

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