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Supported Features

The Build a Doc Word Add-in provides template authoring and preview capabilities within Microsoft Word.


Core Features

Template Preview

  • Real-time preview of template with data
  • PDF output in preview pane
  • Zoom and navigation controls

Data Entry

  • JSON data source input
  • Syntax validation
  • Error highlighting

Template Validation

  • Syntax error detection
  • Property path validation
  • Loop structure validation

Supported Platforms

PlatformSupport
Microsoft Word Desktop (Windows)Full support
Microsoft Word Desktop (Mac)Full support
Microsoft Word OnlineFull support

Template Syntax Support

The Add-in supports all Build a Doc Word template syntax:

  • Simple expressions: <<[Property]>>
  • Nested access: <<[Object.Property]>>
  • Conditionals: <<if>>, <<elseif>>, <<else>>, <</if>>
  • Loops: <<foreach>>, <</foreach>>
  • Variables: <<var>>
  • Formatting: Date and number formatting

Preview Capabilities

FeatureDescription
PDF GenerationPreview as PDF document
Zoom ControlsAdjust view magnification
SearchFind text in preview
DownloadSave preview locally
PrintPrint preview document