Features of the Stand-Alone Word (DOCX) Viewer

HTML Executable offers a built-in viewer for Microsoft Word (.docx) files. This allows your end users to view DOCX documents compiled into your publication without needing Microsoft Word installed on their system. The viewer is designed to be secure and highly integrated with HTML Executable's features.

About the Built-in DOCX Viewer

The built-in DOCX engine aims to render most DOCX documents accurately, including formatting, images, and tables. As with any complex file format, very intricate or unusually formatted DOCX files might display minor differences compared to Microsoft Word. However, for standard documentation, reports, and manuals, the viewer provides a reliable and secure way to present content.

  You can customize the behavior of the built-in DOCX Viewer on the Application Settings => Word Viewer page:

Key Features

•   No Microsoft Word Required: End users can view DOCX files even if they don't have Word or Office installed.

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•   Secure Viewing: DOCX files are never unpacked to the hard disk, preventing unauthorized copying or saving by end users.

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•   User Interface Elements: The viewer provides a familiar interface with options like: Print Layout View, Horizontal Ruler (toggle), Navigation: First Page, Last Page, Page Up, Page Down. Print (if enabled) and Zoom controls.

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•   Search Integration: Option to index content from DOCX files with the publication's search engine. The "Find" command within the viewer can also be enabled/disabled.

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•   Security Profiles: Apply security profiles to DOCX documents to control user rights, such as disabling text selection, copying, printing, or the "Find" command.

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•   Hyperlink Control: An option to "Require CTRL+Click for opening hyperlinks" can be enabled to prevent accidental navigation.

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•   Localization: The DOCX viewer's interface (e.g., tooltips, dialogs) can be localized using a specified JSON locale file. You can find a French locale sample in the "Resources\WordView\locales" subfolder of your HTML Executable installation.

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•   Screenshot Protection: Like other content in HTML Executable, you can enable measures to prevent screenshots of sensitive Word documents using the Content Protection features.

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•   Table of Contents Integration: DOCX files can be included as entries in the publication's Table of Contents.