How to Load DOCX Files in Python
Aspose.Words FOSS for Python reads Office Open XML (.docx) files through DocumentReader. This guide covers loading DOCX files, accessing content, and extracting text.
Loading a DOCX File
Use the Document constructor for automatic format detection:
import aspose.words_foss as aw
doc = aw.Document("report.docx")
print(f"Loaded {len(doc.sections)} section(s)")Extracting Plain Text
Use the text property to extract all text without saving to a file:
import aspose.words_foss as aw
doc = aw.Document("contract.docx")
text = doc.text
print(text[:500])Iterating Paragraphs
Access paragraph-level content through the document structure:
import aspose.words_foss as aw
doc = aw.Document("input.docx")
for para in doc.all_paragraphs:
print(para.text)Loading from a Stream
For web applications or serverless environments:
import aspose.words_foss as aw
with open("uploaded.docx", "rb") as stream:
doc = aw.Document(stream)
print(f"Paragraphs: {len(doc.all_paragraphs)}")