Convert Word document to Text

Use this feature to convert Word document to Text

Last published at: February 18th, 2025

wordToText Step

Description:

This step converts the Word document to a Text document and stores the file on the application server. 

 

Inputs

  • wordFilePath - provide the Word document input file path on the application server
  • textVarGlobal - variable/global to store the output text file path  
 

 

Returns

  • True – step executed successfully
  • False – step failed to execute 
 

 

 

Usage:

 

 

 

Example:

Let’s build and execute the “WordToTextDef” example.          

  • Create a new process definition called “WordToTextDef” and open it in Designer mode.
  • Drag a “WordToText” step to the canvas. 
  • Connect the dots between the “Start” step and “wordToText” steps, as shown above. 
  • Define a variable or a global to store the file path. 
  • Click the "WordToText" step to configure its "Required" properties. Provide a name for the step. Provide the path to the Word document file on the app server. Provide a variable or a global reference to store the output file path. Click the Save button. Note: Click the "AI Predict" button for the Copilot to add new process steps that match your process description. 

 

  • The “Logging” setting configuration is necessary for documentation and also measures the workflow progress and the percent complete. This is achieved by configuring the step state and percent fields individually, as shown in the images below. Configure the “Logging” using the following properties.

 

  • Save the process definition, create a new instance, and then execute it. Render the process instance. Click the process step to view its properties. The “wordToText” step should convert the Word document and store the text file in the output path.  

 

Definition Sample:

You may download the sample definition(s) from the link here and later import them (drag-and-drop) to your FlowWright Process Definition (XML file) or Form Definition (HTML file) page. 

Note: Please verify and complete the process steps for any missing configurations, such as file path references and database connections, after import. Then, save the definition to confirm the changes. 

Click here to download the sample file.