The C# DOCX Library

IronWord is a C# Word DOCx library for generating and editing Word documents in .NET. Its user friendly API allows developers to add Word document processing functionality to .NET projects in minutes.

Intuitive C# & VB.NET Word and Docx Document API
No need to install Microsoft Office or Word Interop
Build, edit & export Word document files
Fully supports .NET 8, 7, 6, Framework, Core, and Azure
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using IronWord;
using IronWord.Models;
// Load docx
WordDocument doc = new WordDocument("document.docx");
// Add text
doc.AddText("Add text using IronWord");
// Export docx
doc.SaveAs("save_document.docx");
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A C# Word Library that prioritizes accuracy, ease of use, and speed.

Create and edit DOC & DOCX files. No Office Interop required.

Cross Platform Support

Designed for C#, F#, & VB.NET running on .NET 8, 7, 6, Core, Standard, or Framework

Key Compatibility

.NET Versions

  • C#, VB.NET, F# Languages
  • .NET Core (8, 7, 6, 5, and 3.1+)
  • .NET Standard (2.0+)
  • .NET Framework (4.6.2+)

.NET Project Types

  • Web (Blazor & WebForms)
  • Mobile (Xamarin & MAUI)
  • Desktop (WPF & MAUI)
  • Console (App & Library)

App Environments

  • Windows (10+, Server 2016+)
  • Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, etc.)
  • iOS (12+)
  • Android API 21+ (v5 “Lollipop”)
  • Docker (Windows, Linux, Azure)
  • Azure (VPS, WebApp, Function)
  • AWS (EC2, Lambda)

IDEs

  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • JetBrains ReSharper & Rider

OS & Processors

  • Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
  • x64, x86, ARM

Binary Certification

  • DigiCert Signed Binaries

Document Structure

Read & Edit Word

  • Extract Text & Images

Edit Page Setup

  • Paper Size
  • Page Orientation
  • Custom Margins
  • Background Color

Add Paragraphs

  • Add & Remove TextRuns
  • Add Images
  • Add Shapes
  • Set Styling
  • Set Alignments (Left, Center, Right & Justified)
  • Add Bullets & Numbering Lists

Add Tables

  • Add Rows & Columns (Insert Before & After)
  • Remove Rows & Columns
  • Set & Get Cell Values (index)
  • Merge & Split Cells
  • Set Borders (Value, Size, Space & Color)
  • Set Layout Dimensions

Document Elements

Add TextRuns

  • Text Content (Add, Append & Split)
  • Set Styling (Font Family & Size, Color, Bold & Italic, Strikethrough, Underline, Superscript & Subscript)
  • Embed Images

Add Images

  • Load Image (File & FileStream)
  • Set Wrap Text
  • Set Dimensions (Width & Height)
  • Set Position Offset
  • Set Distance from Corners

Add Shapes

  • Set Shape Type
  • Set Wrap Text
  • Set Dimensions (Width & Height)
  • Set Position Offset
  • Set Rotation