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C# Tutorial: Quickly Mastering TXT and Word Conversion Techniques

In our daily work, we often need to handle various document formats, particularly the conversion between text files (TXT) and Word files (DOCX). This article will introduce how to use the C# programming language and its powerful library—Spire.Doc for .NET—to achieve the conversion between TXT and Word formats.

Introduction to Spire.Doc for .NET

Spire.Doc is a powerful document processing library that allows you to easily create, read, modify, and convert Word documents. It supports various file formats, including but not limited to DOC, DOCX, TXT, PDF, etc., making it very practical for developers. Additionally, Spire.Doc features a user-friendly interface and rich functionality, making the document processing workflow more efficient. This makes it particularly suitable for applications that require extensive document conversion and processing.

Installation via NuGet

To use Spire.Doc in your C# project, you can install it via NuGet. Open Visual Studio and follow these steps:

  1. Right-click on your project in the Solution Explorer and select "Manage NuGet Packages."
  2. In the "Browse" tab, search for Spire.Doc.
  3. Once found, click the "Install" button and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Implementing TXT to Word Conversion

Here is a C# sample code for converting a TXT file to a Word file:

using Spire.Doc;

namespace ConvertTextToWord
{
    internal class Program
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            // Initialize an instance of the Document class
            Document doc = new Document();
            // Load the text file
            doc.LoadText("Input.txt");

            // Save the text file in Word format
            doc.SaveToFile("TextToWord.docx", FileFormat.Docx2016);
            doc.Close();
        }
    }
}
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In this example, we first create an instance of Document, then load the input text file using the LoadText method. We call the SaveToFile method to save it as a Word format file.

Implementing Word to TXT Conversion

Below is a C# sample code for converting a Word file to a TXT file:

using Spire.Doc;

namespace ConvertWordToText
{
    internal class Program
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            // Initialize an instance of the Document class
            Document doc = new Document();
            // Load the Word file
            doc.LoadFromFile("Input.docx");

            // Save the Word file in text format
            doc.SaveToFile("WordToText.txt", FileFormat.Txt);
            doc.Close();
        }
    }
}
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In this example, we also create an instance of Document and load the input Word file using the LoadFromFile method. Finally, we use the SaveToFile method to save it as a TXT file.

Notes

When using Spire.Doc for file conversions, there are a few things to keep in mind:

  1. File Path : Ensure the input file path is correct, and the file exists at the specified location.
  2. Format Compatibility : While Spire.Doc supports various format conversions, formatting may be lost in some complex documents, so necessary modifications might be needed after conversion.
  3. Exception Handling : In actual development, it's advisable to add exception handling code for file operations to deal with potential errors such as file not found or incompatible formats.

Conclusion

Through simple steps, we have successfully implemented the conversion between TXT and Word file formats. Spire.Doc for .NET provides powerful document processing capabilities, making file format conversion straightforward and efficient. Whether in developing applications or handling everyday documents, this tool is an excellent choice.

I hope this article helps you make your document conversion work easier! If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment.

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