office-docx

Create, edit, format, template, and validate Word DOCX files with .NET and OpenXML SDK.

6|Updated May 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/arih04x/office-skills --skill office-docx-arih04x
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Skill: office-docx
Source: https://github.com/arih04x/office-skills/tree/main/office-docx
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/arih04x/office-skills --skill office-docx-arih04x

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines Word DOCX workflows by providing an end-to-end, code-driven way to create, edit, format, template, and validate Word documents using .NET and the OpenXML SDK.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create new documents and copy content while preserving styles and structure.
  • Edit existing DOCX files, apply templates, and repair structural issues.
  • Validate OpenXML structure and ensure correct section ordering, headers/footers, and TOC updates.
  • Use references and starter assets to accelerate automation for formal documents (reports, contracts, proposals, manuscripts).

Quick Start

Install dependencies, run a starter sample to generate a DOCX, and validate it with the provided script.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-docx

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Word DOCX document generation and formatting with OpenXML?

Validate OpenXML structure in DOCX files by running the provided validation script to check section ordering, verify header and footer placement, and ensure TOC updates, guaranteeing the document packaging is correct before delivery.

Can I apply templates to existing DOCX files while preserving styles using OpenXML?

Apply templates to existing DOCX files while preserving styles and structure by editing the documents with the OpenXML SDK in .NET, which allows you to copy content, repair structural issues, and maintain formatting integrity.

Do I need .NET and the OpenXML SDK to edit and validate Word documents?

You need .NET and the OpenXML SDK to edit and validate Word documents with this approach, along with the provided starter assets, to ensure content preservation, maintain editability, and validate packaging before delivery.

What's the best way to repair structural issues in DOCX files for contracts and reports?

Repair structural issues in DOCX files for contracts and reports by editing the documents programmatically with the OpenXML SDK in .NET, applying templates, fixing section ordering, and updating headers, footers, and TOC entries.

Why does my OpenXML DOCX validation fail after editing headers and footers?

OpenXML DOCX validation fails after editing headers and footers when section ordering is incorrect or packaging is broken, which you can resolve by running the provided validation script to check structural integrity before delivery.