DOCX Processing

Overview

Generate, manipulate, and template Word documents programmatically. This skill covers python-docx for direct document creation, docxtpl for Jinja2-based template filling, formatting control (headings, tables, images, headers/footers), mail merge operations, style management, and conversion strategies.

Apply this skill whenever Word documents need to be created, populated, or transformed through code rather than manual editing.

Multi-Phase Process

Phase 1: Requirements

1. Determine if creating from scratch or filling a template
2. Identify document structure (sections, headers, tables, images)
3. Define data sources (JSON, CSV, database, API)
4. Plan styling requirements (fonts, colors, margins)
5. Determine output format (DOCX, PDF conversion needed)

STOP — Do NOT begin implementation until the approach (scratch vs template) is decided and data sources are confirmed.