| @@ -4,11 +4,18 @@ DocX is a .NET library that allows developers to manipulate Word 2007/2010/2013 | |||
| **NOTE:** There is a new Master branch as of Oct. 3, 2017. Please read about the [Classic branch](../../wiki/Classic-Branch) if you were using this project before the change. | |||
| ## DocX Author | |||
| DocX is the free, open source version of [Xceed Words for .NET](https://xceed.com/xceed-words-for-net). Originally written by Cathal Coffey, and maintained by Przemyslaw Klys, it is now maintained by Xceed. | |||
| Currently, the only difference between DocX and Xceed Words for .NET, is that Xceed Words for .NET can convert a Word document to PDF, and has professional technical support included in the subscription. | |||
| Currently, the differences between DocX and Xceed Words for .NET, is that Xceed Words for .NET : | |||
| * can convert a Word document to PDF | |||
| * adds properties to wrap text around Pictures/Tables/Shapes | |||
| * adds Picture cropping | |||
| * adds Shapes (rectangles for now) | |||
| * adds TextBoxes or Shapes containing Text | |||
| * gets Shapes from Paragraphs | |||
| * gets Charts from Paragraphs and can modify their categories/values | |||
| * is at least two versions ahead of the DocX version | |||
| * has professional technical support included in the subscription | |||
| ## What else do I need? | |||
| @@ -26,7 +33,7 @@ All that you need to install in order to use DocX is the [.NET framework 4.0](ht | |||
| <tr> | |||
| <td>Price</td> | |||
| <td>Free</td> | |||
| <td>$499.95</td> | |||
| <td>$529.95</td> | |||
| </tr> | |||
| <tr> | |||
| <td>License</td> | |||
| @@ -124,7 +131,51 @@ All that you need to install in order to use DocX is the [.NET framework 4.0](ht | |||
| <td>YES</td> | |||
| <td>YES</td> | |||
| </tr> | |||
| <tr> | |||
| <td>Update document fields (ex: a table of contents) by calling only one method</td> | |||
| <td></td> | |||
| <td>YES</td> | |||
| </tr> | |||
| <tr> | |||
| <td>Wrap text around tables</td> | |||
| <td></td> | |||
| <td>YES</td> | |||
| </tr> | |||
| <tr> | |||
| <td>Wrap text around shapes</td> | |||
| <td></td> | |||
| <td>YES</td> | |||
| </tr> | |||
| <tr> | |||
| <td>Create shapes (rectangles for now)</td> | |||
| <td></td> | |||
| <td>YES</td> | |||
| </tr> | |||
| <tr> | |||
| <td>Create textboxes or shapes containing text</td> | |||
| <td></td> | |||
| <td>YES</td> | |||
| </tr> | |||
| <tr> | |||
| <td>Get shapes from paragraphs</td> | |||
| <td></td> | |||
| <td>YES</td> | |||
| </tr> | |||
| <tr> | |||
| <td>Get charts from paragraphs and modify their categories/values</td> | |||
| <td></td> | |||
| <td>YES</td> | |||
| </tr> | |||
| <tr> | |||
| <td>Available on .net standard 2.0+ for .net core 2.0+ applications</td> | |||
| <td></td> | |||
| <td>YES</td> | |||
| </tr> | |||
| <tr> | |||
| <td>2 or more release ahead</td> | |||
| <td></td> | |||
| <td>YES</td> | |||
| </tr> | |||
| </table> | |||
| **Supported Word document elements** | |||
| @@ -142,6 +193,8 @@ All that you need to install in order to use DocX is the [.NET framework 4.0](ht | |||
| * Find, remove or replace text. Supports case sensitivity and regular expressions. | |||
| * Insert/Modify core or custom properties, such as author, address, subject, title, etc. | |||
| * Insert a Table Of Contents. Set title, change formatting. | |||
| * Insert/Modify shapes (rectangles for now) | |||
| * Update document fields | |||
| ## Why would I use DocX? | |||