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WordFile.Texts
Extracts text of word file.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Server | FileMaker Cloud | FileMaker iOS SDK |
| WordFile | 5.4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
MBS( "WordFile.Texts"; WordFile )
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example value |
|---|---|---|
| WordFile | The reference number of the open word file. | $wordFile |
Result
Returns text or error.
Description
Extracts text of word file.Plugin inserts a few newline characters for detected line ends.
May not give all text. If you miss something, please send us test files.
Examples
Extracts text:
Set Field [WordFiles::Texts; MBS("WordFile.Texts"; $WordFile)]
Open word file and extract text:
Set Variable [$w; Value:MBS( "WordFile.OpenContainer"; Extract text from Word file::WordFile )]
If [MBS("iserror")]
Show Custom Dialog ["Failed to read word file"; $w]
Exit Script []
End If
Set Field [Extract text from Word file::Text; MBS( "WordFile.Texts"; $w )]
Set Variable [$r; Value:MBS( "WordFile.Release"; $w )]
See also
Example Databases
Created 5th November 2015, last changed 19th January 2018
WordFile.SetXML - WordFile.WriteFile
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