md-updates-docx

You can update DOCX sections from Markdown by parsing a manuscript MD and injecting content into bookmarked regions of a master DOCX using a tag-based workflow. This surgical replacement preserves academic typography and document structure safely.

Tag-based section replacement is a mechanism that maps Markdown blocks to corresponding bookmarked regions in a DOCX file. It allows targeted content updates without altering the rest of the document, ensuring structural integrity and typography constraints are maintained.

To rebuild a master DOCX, run the update script with your manuscript MD, master DOCX, and template to execute a full rebuild mode. This reconstructs all sections from the template and MD content, establishing a clean baseline document.

Yes, using python-docx, the workflow supports bookmarked section updates, metadata synchronization with SHA256 hashing, and drift checks for integrity. It generates tag maps and produces change logs to track document modifications accurately.

The best way to track changes during Markdown injection is by utilizing the built-in metadata and change tracking features, which generate tag maps, update META metadata with SHA256 hashes, and produce a comprehensive change log for auditing.

You should use a full rebuild when you need a clean baseline by reconstructing all sections from the template and MD content, whereas surgical section updates are better for modifying specific bookmarked regions without disturbing the rest of the document.