We are glad to announce the release of Spire.PDF 7.10.4. This version brings some new features. For instance, it supports setting document properties when converting PDF to Doc/Docx, supports creating poly line annotations and extracting table. In addition, it also enhances the conversion from PDF to SVG and fixes issues occurred that the content was incorrect when adding SVG to PDF. More details are listed below.

Here is a list of changes made in this release

Category ID Description
New feature SPIREPDF-4564 Supports setting document properties when converting PDF to Doc/Docx.
Spire.Pdf.Conversion.PdfToDocConverter doc = new Spire.Pdf.Conversion.PdfToDocConverter(inputFile);
doc.DocxOptions.Title = "PDFTODOCX";
doc.DocxOptions.Subject = "Set document properties.";
doc.DocxOptions.Tags = "Test Tags";
doc.DocxOptions.Categories = "PDF";
doc.DocxOptions.Commments = "This document just for testing the properties";
doc.DocxOptions.Authors = "TEST";
doc.DocxOptions.LastSavedBy = "/E-iceblue";
doc.DocxOptions.Revision = (int)7.9;
doc.DocxOptions.Version = "csharp V4.0";
doc.DocxOptions.ProgramName = "Spire.Pdf for .NET";
doc.DocxOptions.Company = "E-iceblue";
doc.DocxOptions.Manager = "Test";
doc.SaveToDocx(outputFile);
New feature SPIREPDF-4662 Supports creating poly line annotations.
PdfDocument pdf = new PdfDocument();
PdfPageBase page = pdf.Pages.Add();
PdfPolyLineAnnotation polyline = new PdfPolyLineAnnotation(page, new PointF[] { new PointF(0, 60), 
new PointF(30, 45), new PointF(60, 90), new PointF(90, 80) });
polyline.Color = Color.PaleVioletRed;
polyline.Text = "This is a polygon annotation";
polyline.Author = "E-ICEBLUE";
polyline.Subject = "polygon annotation demo";
polyline.Name = "Summer";
polyline.Border = new PdfAnnotationBorder(1f);
polyline.ModifiedDate = DateTime.Now;
page.AnnotationsWidget.Add(polyline);
pdf.SaveToFile(output);
New feature SPIREPDF-914 Supports extracting table.
PdfDocument pdf = new PdfDocument();
pdf.LoadFromFile(inputPath);
StringBuilder builder = new StringBuilder();
PdfTableExtractor extractor = new PdfTableExtractor(pdf);
PdfTable[] tableLists = null;
for (int pageIndex = 0; pageIndex  0)
    {
        foreach (PdfTable table in tableLists)
        {
            int row = table.GetRowCount();
            int column = table.GetColumnCount();
            for (int i = 0; i < row; i++)
            {
                for (int j = 0; j < column; j++)
                {
                    string text = table.GetText(i, j);
                    builder.Append(text + " ");
                }
                builder.Append("\r\n");
            }
        }
    }
}
File.WriteAllText(outputFile, builder.ToString());
Bug SPIREPDF-4085 Fixes the issue that finding the specific text failed.
Bug SPIREPDF-4566 Fixes the issue that the content was incorrect when adding SVG to PDF(.NET Core3.0 platform).
Bug SPIREPDF-4657 Fixes the issue that the application threw an error "Parameter is invalid" when printing PDF.
Bug SPIREPDF-4664 Fixes the issue that the content was incorrect when converting PDF to SVG.
Bug SPIREPDF-4668 Fixes the issue that the size of file increased after adding and deleting layers.
Bug SPIREPDF-4689 Fixes the issue that the content was incorrect when printing PDF.
Bug SPIREPDF-4692 Fixes the issue that some columns were hidden when converting PDF to Excel and the system's regional culture is Portuguese.
Bug SPIREPDF-4693
SPIREPDF-4705
Fixes the issue that the application threw NullReferenceException when filling form fields.
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We are happy to announce the release of Spire.PDF for Java 4.10.2. This version supports extracting tables from PDF files, as well as enhances the conversions from PDF to Excel/PDFA2A. In addition, it also fixes the issue occurred in the course of deleting the value of the "keyword" property. More details are listed below.

Here is a list of changes made in this release

Category ID Description
New feature - Supports extracting tables from PDF files.
PdfDocument pdf = new PdfDocument();
pdf.loadFromFile(inputFile);
StringBuilder builder = new StringBuilder();
//Extract the table
PdfTableExtractor extractor = new PdfTableExtractor(pdf);
PdfTable[] tableLists = null;
for (int pageIndex = 0; pageIndex < pdf.getPages().getCount(); pageIndex++) {
    tableLists = extractor.extractTable(pageIndex);
    if (tableLists != null && tableLists.length > 0) {
        for (PdfTable table : tableLists) {
            int row = table.getRowCount();
            int column = table.getColumnCount();
            for (int i = 0; i < row; i++) {
                for (int j = 0; j < column; j++) {
                    if (j == 0) {
                        builder.append(table.getText(i, j));
                    } else {
                        String text = table.getText(i, j);
                        builder.append(text + " ");
                    }
                }
                builder.append("\r\n");
            }
        }
    }
}
FileWriter fileWriter = new FileWriter(outputFile);
fileWriter.write(builder.toString());
fileWriter.flush();
fileWriter.close();
Bug SPIREPDF-3952 Fixes the issue that the font size was changed after converting PDF to Excel.
Bug SPIREPDF-4653 Fixes the issue that the content was incorrect after converting PDF to PDFA2A.
Bug SPIREPDF-4681 Fixes the issue that the value of the "keyword" property could not be deleted.
Bug SPIREPDF-4691 Fixes the issue that setColorSpace method could not set parameters.
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Wednesday, 18 March 2020 08:08

Java set zoom factor on Excel worksheet

The excel zoom factor could help us to display the data on Excel worksheet clearly or completely. This article will demonstrate how to set the zoom factor on Excel work sheet in Java application by Spire.XLS for Java.

import com.spire.xls.*;

public class ZoomFactor{
    public static void main(String[] args) {

        //Create a workbook and load a file
        Workbook workbook = new Workbook();
        workbook.loadFromFile("Sample.xlsx");

        //Get the first worksheet
        Worksheet sheet = workbook.getWorksheets().get(0);

        //Set the zoom factor of the sheet to 150
        sheet.setZoom(150);

        //Save the Excel file
        workbook.saveToFile("Zoomfactor.xlsx", ExcelVersion.Version2010);
    }
}

Effective screenshot after setting the zoom factor of the sheet to 150.

Java set zoom factor on Excel worksheet

This article demonstrates how to create chart with non-contiguous data in Excel using Spire.XLS for Java.

The example Excel file:

Create Chart with Non-Contiguous Data in Excel in Java

import com.spire.xls.*;
import com.spire.xls.charts.ChartSerie;

import java.awt.*;

public class ChartWithNonContiguousData {
    public static void main(String[] args){
        //Create a Workbook instance
        Workbook workbook = new Workbook();
        //Load the Excel file
        workbook.loadFromFile("NonContiguousData.xlsx");

        //Get the first worksheet
        Worksheet sheet = workbook.getWorksheets().get(0);

        //Add a clustered column chart to the worksheet
        Chart chart = sheet.getCharts().add(ExcelChartType.ColumnClustered);
        chart.setSeriesDataFromRange(false);
        //Set chart position
        chart.setLeftColumn(1);
        chart.setTopRow(10);
        chart.setRightColumn(10);
        chart.setBottomRow(24);

        //Add a series to the chart
        ChartSerie cs1 = (ChartSerie)chart.getSeries().add();
        //Set series name
        cs1.setName(sheet.getCellRange("B1").getValue());
        //Set category labels for the series using non-contiguous data
        cs1.setCategoryLabels(sheet.getCellRange("A2:A3").addCombinedRange(sheet.getCellRange("A5:A6"))
.addCombinedRange(sheet.getCellRange("A8:A9")));
        //Set values for the series using non-contiguous data
        cs1.setValues(sheet.getCellRange("B2:B3").addCombinedRange(sheet.getCellRange("B5:B6"))
.addCombinedRange(sheet.getCellRange("B8:B9")));
        //Specify the series type
        cs1.setSerieType(ExcelChartType.ColumnClustered);

        //Add a series to the chart
        ChartSerie cs2 = (ChartSerie)chart.getSeries().add();
        //Set series name
        cs2.setName(sheet.getCellRange("C1").getValue());
        //Set category labels for the series using non-contiguous data
        cs2.setCategoryLabels(sheet.getCellRange("A2:A3").addCombinedRange(sheet.getCellRange("A5:A6"))
.addCombinedRange(sheet.getCellRange("A8:A9")));
        //Set values for the series using non-contiguous data
        cs2.setValues(sheet.getCellRange("C2:C3").addCombinedRange(sheet.getCellRange("C5:C6"))
.addCombinedRange(sheet.getCellRange("C8:C9")));
        //Specify the series type
        cs2.setSerieType(ExcelChartType.ColumnClustered);

        //Set chart title
        chart.setChartTitle("Chart");
        chart.getChartTitleArea().getFont().setSize(20);
        chart.getChartTitleArea().setColor(Color.black);
        
        chart.getPrimaryValueAxis().hasMajorGridLines(false);

        //Save the result file
        workbook.saveToFile("Chart.xlsx", ExcelVersion.Version2013);
    }
}

Output:

Create Chart with Non-Contiguous Data in Excel in Java

This article demonstrates how to freeze or unfreeze rows and columns in Excel using Spire.XLS for Java.

Freeze top row

//Create a Workbook instance
Workbook workbook = new Workbook();

//Load a sample Excel file
workbook.loadFromFile("C:\\Users\\Administrator\\Desktop\\sample.xlsx");

//Get the first worksheet
Worksheet sheet = workbook.getWorksheets().get(0);

//Freeze top row
sheet.freezePanes(2,1);

//Save to file
workbook.saveToFile("FreezeTopRow.xlsx", ExcelVersion.Version2016);

Freeze or Unfreeze Excel Rows and Columns in Java

Freeze fisrt column

//Create a Workbook instance
Workbook workbook = new Workbook();

//Load a sample Excel file
workbook.loadFromFile("C:\\Users\\Administrator\\Desktop\\sample.xlsx");

//Get the first worksheet
Worksheet sheet = workbook.getWorksheets().get(0);

//Freeze frist column
sheet.freezePanes(1,2);

//Save to file
workbook.saveToFile("FreezeFirstColumn.xlsx", ExcelVersion.Version2016);

Freeze or Unfreeze Excel Rows and Columns in Java

Freeze few rows and columns

//Create a Workbook instance
Workbook workbook = new Workbook();

//Load a sample Excel file
workbook.loadFromFile("C:\\Users\\Administrator\\Desktop\\sample.xlsx");

//Get the first worksheet
Worksheet sheet = workbook.getWorksheets().get(0);

//Freeze the second row and the second column
sheet.freezePanes(3,3);

//Save to file
workbook.saveToFile("FreezeFewRowsAndColumns.xlsx", ExcelVersion.Version2016);

Freeze or Unfreeze Excel Rows and Columns in Java

Unfreeze panes

//Create a Workbook instance
Workbook workbook = new Workbook();

//Load a sample Excel file
workbook.loadFromFile("C:\\Users\\Administrator\\Desktop\\FreezeSample.xlsx");

//Get the first worksheet
Worksheet sheet = workbook.getWorksheets().get(0);

//Unfreeze panes
sheet.removePanes();

//Save to file
workbook.saveToFile("UnfreezePanes.xlsx", ExcelVersion.Version2016);

Excel documents are widely used in many applications, and it is often necessary to customize their appearance to improve their readability. One way to achieve this is by setting a background color or image for the document, which can enhance its visual appeal and give it a more professional look. This article will demonstrate how to set background color and image for Excel in Java using Spire.XLS for Java.

Install Spire.XLS for Java

First, you're required to add the Spire.Xls.jar file as a dependency in your Java program. The JAR file can be downloaded from this link. If you use Maven, you can easily import the JAR file in your application by adding the following code to your project's pom.xml file.

<repositories>
    <repository>
        <id>com.e-iceblue</id>
        <name>e-iceblue</name>
        <url>https://repo.e-iceblue.com/nexus/content/groups/public/</url>
    </repository>
</repositories>
<dependencies>
    <dependency>
        <groupId>e-iceblue</groupId>
        <artifactId>spire.xls</artifactId>
        <version>14.11.0</version>
    </dependency>
</dependencies>
    

Set Background Color for Excel in Java

With Spire.XLS for Java, not only can you set the background color for the entire range of cells used in the worksheet, but you can also set it for a specific range of cells within the worksheet. The following are the steps to set background color for Excel.

  • Create a Workbook instance.
  • Load a sample Excel file using Workbook.loadFromFile() method.
  • Get a specific worksheet from the workbook using Workbook.getWorksheets.get(index) method.
  • Use Worksheet.getAllocatedRange().getStyle().setColor() method to set background color for the used cell range or Worksheet.getCellRange().getStyle().setColor() method to set background color for a specified cell range in the worksheet.
  • Save the result file using Workbook.saveToFile() method.
  • Java
import com.spire.xls.ExcelVersion;
        import com.spire.xls.Workbook;
        import com.spire.xls.Worksheet;

        import java.awt.*;

public class BackgroundColor{
    public static void main(String[] args){
        //Create a Workbook instance
        Workbook workbook = new Workbook();
        //Load an Excel file
        workbook.loadFromFile("sample.xlsx");

        //Get the first worksheet
        Worksheet sheet = workbook.getWorksheets().get(0);
        //Set background color for the used cell range in the worksheet
        sheet.getAllocatedRange().getStyle().setColor(Color.orange);
        //Set background color for a specified cell range in the worksheet
        //sheet.getCellRange("A1:E19").getStyle().setColor(Color.pink);

        //Save the file
        workbook.saveToFile("SetBackColor.xlsx", ExcelVersion.Version2013);
    }
}

Java: Set Background Color and Image for Excel in Java

Set Background Image for Excel in Java

Spire.XLS for Java also offers Worksheet.getPageSetup().setBackgoundImage() method for users to set the image background. The following are the steps to achieve this.

  • Create a Workbook instance.
  • Load a sample Excel file using Workbook.loadFromFile() method.
  • Get a specific worksheet from the workbook using Workbook.getWorksheets.get(index) method.
  • Set the image as the background image of the worksheet using Worksheet. getPageSetup().setBackgoundImage() method.
  • Save the result file using Workbook.saveToFile() method.
  • Java
import com.spire.xls.ExcelVersion;
import com.spire.xls.Workbook;
import com.spire.xls.Worksheet;

import javax.imageio.ImageIO;
import java.awt.image.BufferedImage;
import java.io.File;
import java.io.IOException;

public class BackgroundImage {
    public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException {
        //Create a Workbook instance
        Workbook workbook = new Workbook();
        //Load an Excel file
        workbook.loadFromFile("sample.xlsx");

        //Get the first worksheet
        Worksheet sheet = workbook.getWorksheets().get(0);
        //Load an image
        BufferedImage image = ImageIO.read( new File("background.jpg"));
        //Set the image as the background image of the worksheet
        sheet.getPageSetup().setBackgoundImage(image);

        //Save the file
        workbook.saveToFile("SetBackImage.xlsx", ExcelVersion.Version2013);
    }
}

Java: Set Background Color and Image for Excel in Java

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Textboxes in Excel are versatile tools that enhance the functionality of your spreadsheets. They allow users to add annotations, labels, or supplementary information, making it easier to convey important messages or insights. Whether you're looking to highlight critical data points, provide detailed explanations, or create visually appealing reports, effectively managing textboxes is essential.

In this article, you will learn how to insert a textbox, extract text from a textbox, and delete a textbox in Excel using Java and Spire.XLS for Java.

Install Spire.XLS for Java

First of all, you're required to add the Spire.Xls.jar file as a dependency in your Java program. The JAR file can be downloaded from this link. If you use Maven, you can easily import the JAR file in your application by adding the following code to your project's pom.xml file.

<repositories>
    <repository>
        <id>com.e-iceblue</id>
        <name>e-iceblue</name>
        <url>https://repo.e-iceblue.com/nexus/content/groups/public/</url>
    </repository>
</repositories>
<dependencies>
    <dependency>
        <groupId>e-iceblue</groupId>
        <artifactId>spire.xls</artifactId>
        <version>14.11.0</version>
    </dependency>
</dependencies>
    

Insert a Textbox to Excel in Java

A textbox can be inserted into a worksheet using the Worksheet.getTextBoxes().addTextBox() method. This method returns an ITextBoxShape object, which provides various methods like setText(), setHAlignment(), and getFill() for configuring the text and formatting of the textbox.

To add a textbox with personalized text and formatting in Excel, follow these steps:

  • Create a Workbook object.
  • Load an Excel file from the specified file path.
  • Retrieve a specific worksheet from the workbook.
  • Insert a textbox at the desired location using Worksheet.getTextBoxes().addTextBox() method.
  • Set the textbox text using ITextBoxShape.setText() method.
  • Customize the textbox's appearance using other methods available in the ITextBoxShape object.
  • Save the workbook as a new Excel file.
  • Java
import com.spire.xls.*;
import com.spire.xls.core.ITextBoxShape;

import java.awt.*;

public class AddTextbox {

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        // Create a Workbook object
        Workbook workbook = new Workbook();

        // Load an Excel document
        workbook.loadFromFile("C:\\Users\\Administrator\\Desktop\\Input.xlsx");

        // Get a specific sheet
        Worksheet sheet = workbook.getWorksheets().get(0);

        // Add a textbox to the specified location
        ITextBoxShape textBoxShape = sheet.getTextBoxes().addTextBox(5, 4, 60, 200);

        // Set text of the textbox
        textBoxShape.setText("This is a text box, with sample text.");

        // Create a font
        ExcelFont font = workbook.createFont();
        font.setFontName("Times New Roman");
        font.setSize(14);
        font.setColor(Color.red);

        // Apply font to the text
        textBoxShape.getRichText().setFont(0, textBoxShape.getText().length() - 1, font);

        // Set horizontal alignment
        textBoxShape.setHAlignment(CommentHAlignType.Left);

        // Set the fill color of the shape
        textBoxShape.getFill().setFillType(ShapeFillType.SolidColor);
        textBoxShape.getFill().setForeColor(Color.LIGHT_GRAY);

        // Save the Excel file
        workbook.saveToFile("output/AddTextBox.xlsx", ExcelVersion.Version2010);

        // Dispose resources
        workbook.dispose();
    }
}

Java: Insert, Extract, or Delete Textboxes in Excel

Extract Text from a Textbox in Excel in Java

You can access a specific textbox using the Worksheet.getTextBoxes().get() method. After retrieving it, the text can be accessed with the ITextBox.getText() method.

Here are the steps to extract text from a textbox in Excel:

  • Create a Workbook object.
  • Load an Excel file from the specified file path.
  • Retrieve a specific worksheet from the workbook.
  • Access the desired textbox using Worksheet.getTextBoxes().get() method.
  • Get the textbox's text using ITextBox.getText() method.
  • Java
import com.spire.xls.Workbook;
import com.spire.xls.Worksheet;
import com.spire.xls.core.ITextBox;

public class ExtractTextbox {

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        // Create a Workbook object
        Workbook workbook = new Workbook();

        // Load an Excel file
        workbook.loadFromFile("C:\\Users\\Administrator\\Desktop\\TextBox.xlsx");

        // Get a specific worksheet
        Worksheet sheet = workbook.getWorksheets().get(0);

        // Get a specific textbox
        ITextBox textBox = sheet.getTextBoxes().get(0);

        // Get text from the textbox
        String text = textBox.getText();

        // Print out result
        System.out.println(text);
    }
}

Java: Insert, Extract, or Delete Textboxes in Excel

Delete a Textbox in Excel in Java

To delete a specific textbox from a worksheet, utilize the ITextBoxes.get().Remove() method. If you want to clear all textboxes, first obtain the count with the Worksheet.getTextBoxes().getCount() method, then loop through the collection to remove each textbox one by one.

Here's how to remove a textbox from Excel:

  • Create a Workbook object.
  • Load an Excel file from the desired file path.
  • Access a specific worksheet within the workbook.
  • Retrieve the textbox collection using Worksheet.getTextBoxes() method.
  • Delete the targeted textbox using ITextBoxes.get().Remove() method.
  • Save the modified workbook to a new Excel file.
  • Java
import com.spire.xls.ExcelVersion;
import com.spire.xls.Workbook;
import com.spire.xls.Worksheet;
import com.spire.xls.core.ITextBoxes;

public class DeleteTextbox {

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        // Create a Workbook object
        Workbook workbook = new Workbook();

        // Load an Excel file
        workbook.loadFromFile("C:\\Users\\Administrator\\Desktop\\TextBox.xlsx");

        // Get a specific worksheet
        Worksheet sheet = workbook.getWorksheets().get(0);

        // Get textbox collection from the worksheet
        ITextBoxes textBoxes = sheet.getTextBoxes();

        // Remove a specific textbox
        textBoxes.get(0).remove();

        // Save the updated document to a different Excel file
        workbook.saveToFile("output/DeleteTextbox.xlsx", ExcelVersion.Version2016);

        // Dispose resources
        workbook.dispose();
    }
}

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Monday, 04 July 2022 09:15

Java: Merge Word Documents

Sometimes we need to merge several related Word documents to make a more complete one. To merge documents with MS Word, you need to manually copy and paste contents or import contents from other documents, which can be tedious. Luckily, Spire.Doc for Java provides 2 easy ways to merge Word documents by programming. This article will show the detailed steps to merge Word documents.

Install Spire.Doc for Java

First, you're required to add the Spire.Doc.jar file as a dependency in your Java program. The JAR file can be downloaded from this link. If you use Maven, you can easily import the JAR file in your application by adding the following code to your project's pom.xml file.

<repositories>
    <repository>
        <id>com.e-iceblue</id>
        <name>e-iceblue</name>
        <url>https://repo.e-iceblue.com/nexus/content/groups/public/</url>
    </repository>
</repositories>
<dependencies>
    <dependency>
        <groupId>e-iceblue</groupId>
        <artifactId>spire.doc</artifactId>
        <version>12.11.0</version>
    </dependency>
</dependencies>
    

Merge Documents by Inserting the Entire File

The method Document.insertTextFromFile() provided by Spire.Doc allows merging Word documents by inserting other documents entirely into a document with the inserted contents starting from a new page.

The detailed steps of merging documents by inserting the entire file are as follows:

  • Create an object of Document class and load a Word document from disk.
  • Insert another Word document entirely to the loaded document using Document.insertTextFromFile() method.
  • Save the result document using Document.saveToFile() method.
  • Java
import com.spire.doc.*;

public class merge {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        //Create an object of Document and load a Word document from disk
        Document document = new Document("C:/Samples/Sample1.docx");

        //Insert another Word document entirely to the document
        document.insertTextFromFile("C:/Samples/Sample2.docx", FileFormat.Docx_2013);

        //Save the result document
        document.saveToFile("MergingResult.docx", FileFormat.Docx_2013);
    }
}

Java: Merge Word Documents

Merge Documents by Cloning Contents

If you want to merge documents without starting a new page, you can clone the contents of other documents to add to the end of a document.

The detailed steps of merging documents by cloning contents are as follows:

  • Create two objects of Document and load the two Word documents from disk.
  • Loop through the second document to get all the sections using Document.getSections() method, then loop through all the sections to get their child objects using Section.getBod().getChildObjects() method, then get the last section of the first document using Document.getLastSection() method, and then add the child objects to the last section of the first document using Body.getChildObjects().add() method.
  • Save the result document using Document.saveToFile() method.
  • Java
import com.spire.doc.*;

public class mergeDocuments {
    public static void main(String[] args){
        //Create two Document objects and load two Word documents from disk
        Document document1 = new Document("C:/Samples/Sample1.docx");
        Document document2 = new Document("C:/Samples/Sample2.docx");

        //Loop through the second document to get all the sections
        for (Object sectionObj : (Iterable) document2.getSections()) {
            Section sec=(Section)sectionObj;
            //Loop through the sections of the second document to get their child objects
            for (Object docObj :(Iterable ) sec.getBody().getChildObjects()) {
                DocumentObject obj=(DocumentObject)docObj;

                //Get the last section of the first document
                Section lastSection = document1.getLastSection();

                //Add the child objects to the last section of the first document
                Body body = lastSection.getBody();
                body.getChildObjects().add(obj.deepClone());
            }
        }

        //Save the result document
        document1.saveToFile("MergingResult.docx", FileFormat.Docx_2013);
    }
}

Java: Merge Word Documents

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Thursday, 16 June 2022 08:57

Java: Insert or Remove Footnotes in Word

Footnotes are commonly used in Word documents to provide additional information or detailed explanations for the content. Long and complex words and phrases can make writings difficult for readers to travel through. But providing explanations in the main text would break the coherence of writings and make them much more tedious. Fortunately, footnotes can help writers to give information and explanations at the end of the page, without disrupting the fluency and concision of writings. This article demonstrates how to use Spire.Doc for Java to insert or remove footnotes in Word.

Install Spire.Doc for Java

First, you're required to add the Spire.Doc.jar file as a dependency in your Java program. The JAR file can be downloaded from this link. If you use Maven, you can easily import the JAR file in your application by adding the following code to your project's pom.xml file.

<repositories>
    <repository>
        <id>com.e-iceblue</id>
        <name>e-iceblue</name>
        <url>https://repo.e-iceblue.com/nexus/content/groups/public/</url>
    </repository>
</repositories>
<dependencies>
    <dependency>
        <groupId>e-iceblue</groupId>
        <artifactId>spire.doc</artifactId>
        <version>12.11.0</version>
    </dependency>
</dependencies>
    

Insert a Footnote into a Word Document

The detailed steps of inserting footnote are as follows:

  • Create an object of Document class.
  • Load a Word document form disk using Document.loadFromFile() method.
  • Find the text to be noted using Document.findString() method.
  • Add a footnote using Paragraph.getChildObjects().insert() method.
  • Add a paragraph in the footnote using Footnote.getTextBody().addParagraph() method.
  • Add text in the added paragraph using Paragraph.appendText() method.
  • Set the text format of the footnote using the methods under CharacterFormat object returned by TextRange.getCharacterFormat() method.
  • Set the text format of the marker using the methods under CharaterFormat object returned by Footnote.getMarkerCharacterFormat() method.
  • Save the document using Document.saveToFile() method.
  • Java
import com.spire.doc.*;
import com.spire.doc.documents.*;
import com.spire.doc.fields.*;
import java.awt.*;

public class insertFootnote {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        //Create an object of Document class
        Document document = new Document();

        //Load a Word document from disk
        document.loadFromFile("D:/Samples/Sample.docx");

        //Find the word to be cited
        TextSelection selection = document.findString("ISO", false, true);

        //Add a footnote
        TextRange textRange = selection.getAsOneRange();
        Paragraph paragraph = textRange.getOwnerParagraph();
        int index = paragraph.getChildObjects().indexOf(textRange);
        Footnote footnote = paragraph.appendFootnote(FootnoteType.Footnote);
        paragraph.getChildObjects().insert(index + 1, footnote);

        //Add a paragraph in the footnote
        Paragraph paragraph1 = footnote.getTextBody().addParagraph();

        //Add text in the added paragraph
        textRange = paragraph1.appendText("International Organization for Standardization");

        //Set the text format of the footnote
        textRange.getCharacterFormat().setFontName("Arial Black");
        textRange.getCharacterFormat().setFontSize(10);
        textRange.getCharacterFormat().setTextColor(Color.yellow);

        //Set the text format of the marker
        footnote.getMarkerCharacterFormat().setFontName("Calibri");
        footnote.getMarkerCharacterFormat().setFontSize(12);
        footnote.getMarkerCharacterFormat().setBold(true);
        footnote.getMarkerCharacterFormat().setTextColor(Color.red);

        //Save the document
        String output = "output/insertFootnote.docx";
        document.saveToFile(output, FileFormat.Docx_2010);
    }
}

Java: Insert or Remove Footnotes in Word

Remove Footnotes from a Word Document

The detailed steps of removing footnotes are as follows:

  • Create an object of Document class.
  • Load a Word document from disk using Document.loadFromFile() method.
  • Loop through sections, then paragraphs and then their child objects to get a specific child object and determine if it is a footnote.
  • Remove a specific footnote using Paragraph.getChildObjects().removeAt() method.
  • Save the document using Document.saveToFile() method.
  • Java
import com.spire.doc.*;
import com.spire.doc.fields.*;
import com.spire.doc.documents.*;
import java.util.*;

public class RemoveFootnote {
    public static void main(String[] args) {

        //Create an object of Document class
        Document document = new Document();

        //Load a Word document from disk
        document.loadFromFile("D:/Samples/Sample.docx");

        //Loop through the sections
        for (int i = 0; i < document.getSections().getCount(); i++) {

            //Get a specific section
            Section section = document.getSections().get(i);

            //Loop through the paragraphs in the section
            for (int j = 0; j < section.getParagraphs().getCount(); j++)
            {
                //Get a specific paragraph
                Paragraph para = section.getParagraphs().get(j);

                //Create a list
                List footnotes = new ArrayList<>();

                //Loop through the child objects in the paragraph
                for (int k = 0, cnt = para.getChildObjects().getCount(); k < cnt; k++)
                {
                    //Get a specific child object
                    ParagraphBase pBase = (ParagraphBase)para.getChildObjects().get(k);

                    //Determine if the child object is a footnote
                    if (pBase instanceof Footnote)
                    {
                        Footnote footnote = (Footnote)pBase;
                        //Add the footnote to the list
                        footnotes.add(footnote);
                    }
                }
                if (footnotes != null) {

                    //Loop through the footnotes in the list
                    for (int y = 0; y < footnotes.size(); y++) {

                        //Remove a specific footnote
                        para.getChildObjects().remove(footnotes.get(y));
                    }
                }
            }
        }

        //Save the document
        document.saveToFile("output/removeFootnote.docx", FileFormat.Docx);
    }
}

Java: Insert or Remove Footnotes in Word

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Java: Print Word Documents

Printing Word documents is a fundamental aspect of document management, allowing you to transform digital files into tangible, physical copies. Whether you need to produce hard copies for reference, distribution, or archival purposes, the ability to print Word documents is a valuable skill that remains relevant in various professional and personal settings.

In this article, you will learn how to print Word documents in Java using the Spire.Doc for Java library and java.awt.print package.

Install Spire.Doc for Java

First, you're required to add the Spire.Doc.jar file as a dependency in your Java program. The JAR file can be downloaded from this link. If you use Maven, you can easily import the JAR file in your application by adding the following code to your project's pom.xml file.

<repositories>
    <repository>
        <id>com.e-iceblue</id>
        <name>e-iceblue</name>
        <url>https://repo.e-iceblue.com/nexus/content/groups/public/</url>
    </repository>
</repositories>
<dependencies>
    <dependency>
        <groupId>e-iceblue</groupId>
        <artifactId>spire.doc</artifactId>
        <version>12.11.0</version>
    </dependency>
</dependencies>
    

Print Word with the Default Printer in Java

Printing Word documents with the default printer is a convenient and straightforward method. This approach is often suitable for regular printing tasks when specific printer settings are not necessary or when users prefer to utilize the default configurations set in their printer.

The following are the steps to print Word documents with the default printer using Spire.Doc for Java and java.awt.print.

  • Create a PrinterJob object, and call the methods under it to set up a print job.
  • Create a Document object, and load a Word document using Document.LoadFromFile() method.
  • Render each page of the document in the specified format using PrinterJob.setPrintable() method.
  • Call PrinterJob.print() method to print the Word document.
  • Java
import com.spire.doc.Document;

import java.awt.print.PageFormat;
import java.awt.print.Paper;
import java.awt.print.PrinterException;
import java.awt.print.PrinterJob;

public class PrintWithDefaultPrinter {

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        // Create a Document object
        Document document = new Document();
        
        // Load a Word file
        document.loadFromFile("C:\\Users\\Administrator\\Desktop\\Input.docx");

        // Create a PrinterJob object
        PrinterJob printerJob = PrinterJob.getPrinterJob();

        // Create a PageFormat object and set it to the default size and orientation
        PageFormat pageFormat = printerJob.defaultPage();

        // Return a copy of the Paper object associated with this PageFormat
        Paper paper = pageFormat.getPaper();

        // Set the imageable area of this Paper
        paper.setImageableArea(0, 0, pageFormat.getWidth(), pageFormat.getHeight());

        // Set the number of copies to be printed
        printerJob.setCopies(1);

        // Set the Paper object for this PageFormat
        pageFormat.setPaper(paper);

        // Call painter to render the pages in the specified format
        printerJob.setPrintable(document, pageFormat);

        // Print document
        try {
            printerJob.print();
        } catch (PrinterException e) {
            e.printStackTrace();
        }
    }
}

Print Word with a Specified Printer in Java

Printing a Word document with a specified printer in Java allows you to choose a specific printer device to handle the printing task. This approach can be useful in scenarios where you have multiple printers available and want to direct the print output to a specific one.

The following are the steps to print Word documents with a specified printer using Spire.Doc for Java and java.awt.print.

  • Create a PrinterJob object, and call the methods under it to set up a print job.
  • Find the print service by the printer name using the custom method findPrintService().
  • Apply the print service using PrinterJob.setPrintService() method.
  • Create a Document object, and load a Word document using Document.LoadFromFile() method.
  • Render each page of the document in the specified format using PrinterJob.setPrintable() method.
  • Call PrinterJob.print() method to print the Word document.
  • Java
import com.spire.doc.Document;

import javax.print.PrintService;
import java.awt.print.PageFormat;
import java.awt.print.Paper;
import java.awt.print.PrinterException;
import java.awt.print.PrinterJob;

public class PrintWithSpecifiedPrinter {

    public static void main(String[] args) throws PrinterException {

        // Create a PrinterJob object which is initially associated with the default printer
        PrinterJob printerJob = PrinterJob.getPrinterJob();

        // Specify printer name
        PrintService myPrintService = findPrintService("\\\\192.168.1.104\\HP LaserJet P1007");
        printerJob.setPrintService(myPrintService);

        // Create a PageFormat instance and set it to a default size and orientation
        PageFormat pageFormat = printerJob.defaultPage();

        // Return a copy of the Paper object associated with this PageFormat.
        Paper paper = pageFormat.getPaper();

        // Set the imageable area of this Paper.
        paper.setImageableArea(0, 0, pageFormat.getWidth(), pageFormat.getHeight());

        // Set the Paper object for this PageFormat.
        pageFormat.setPaper(paper);

        // Create a Document object
        Document document = new Document();

        // Load a Word file
        document.loadFromFile("C:\\Users\\Administrator\\Desktop\\Input.docx");

        // Call painter to render the pages in the specified format
        printerJob.setPrintable(document, pageFormat);

        // Print document
        try {
            printerJob.print();
        } catch (PrinterException e) {
            e.printStackTrace();
        }
    }

    // Find print service
    private static PrintService findPrintService(String printerName) {

        PrintService[] printServices = PrinterJob.lookupPrintServices();
        for (PrintService printService : printServices) {
            if (printService.getName().equals(printerName)) {
                return printService;
            }
        }
        return null;
    }
}

Print Word with a Print Dialog Box in Java

Printing a Word document with a print dialog box enables users to select a printer and customize print settings before initiating the process. By presenting a print dialog box, you provide users with flexibility and control over the printing operation.

To print Word document with a print dialog box in Java, follow these step:

  • Create a PrinterJob object, and call methods under it to set up a print job.
  • Create a Document object, and load a Word document using Document.LoadFromFile() method.
  • Render each page of the document in the specified format using PrinterJob.setPrintable() method.
  • Call PrinterJob.printDialog() method to display print dialog.
  • Call PrinterJob.print() method to print the Word document.
  • Java
import com.spire.doc.Document;

import java.awt.print.PageFormat;
import java.awt.print.Paper;
import java.awt.print.PrinterException;
import java.awt.print.PrinterJob;

public class PrintWithDialogBox {

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        // Create a PrinterJob object which is initially associated with the default printer
        PrinterJob printerJob = PrinterJob.getPrinterJob();

        // Create a PageFormat object and set it to a default size and orientation
        PageFormat pageFormat = printerJob.defaultPage();

        // Return a copy of the Paper object associated with this PageFormat
        Paper paper = pageFormat.getPaper();

        // Set the imageable area of this Paper
        paper.setImageableArea(0, 0, pageFormat.getWidth(), pageFormat.getHeight());

        // Set the Paper object for this PageFormat
        pageFormat.setPaper(paper);

        // Create a Document object
        Document document = new Document();

        // Load a Word file
        document.loadFromFile("C:\\Users\\Administrator\\Desktop\\Math.docx");

        // Call painter to render the pages in the specified format
        printerJob.setPrintable(document, pageFormat);

        // Display the print dialog
        if (printerJob.printDialog()) {
            try {
		
// Print document
                printerJob.print();
            } catch (PrinterException e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
            }
        }
    }
}

Print a Range of Pages in Word in Java

Printing a range of pages in Microsoft Word is a useful feature that allows you to select specific pages from a document and print only those pages, rather than printing the entire document. This can be particularly handy when you're working with lengthy documents or when you only need to print a specific section.

The steps to set print range while printing Word documents in Java are as follows.

  • Create a PrinterJob object, and call the methods under it to set up a print job.
  • Create a Document object, and load a Word document using Document.LoadFromFile() method.
  • Render each page of the document in the specified format using PrinterJob.setPrintable() method.
  • Create a PrintRequestAttributeSet object, and add the print range to the attribute set.
  • Call PrinterJob.print() method to print the range of pages.
  • Java
import com.spire.doc.Document;

import javax.print.attribute.HashPrintRequestAttributeSet;
import javax.print.attribute.PrintRequestAttributeSet;
import javax.print.attribute.standard.PageRanges;
import java.awt.print.PageFormat;
import java.awt.print.Paper;
import java.awt.print.PrinterException;
import java.awt.print.PrinterJob;

public class PrintPageRange {

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        // Create a Document object
        Document document = new Document();

        // Load a Word file
        document.loadFromFile("C:\\Users\\Administrator\\Desktop\\Input.docx");

        // Create a PrinterJob object
        PrinterJob printerJob = PrinterJob.getPrinterJob();

        // Create a PageFormat object and set it to the default size and orientation
        PageFormat pageFormat = printerJob.defaultPage();

        // Return a copy of the Paper object associated with this PageFormat
        Paper paper = pageFormat.getPaper();

        // Set the imageable area of this Paper
        paper.setImageableArea(0, 0, pageFormat.getWidth(), pageFormat.getHeight());

        // Set the number of copies
        printerJob.setCopies(1);

        // Set the Paper object for this PageFormat
        pageFormat.setPaper(paper);

        // Call painter to render the pages in the specified format
        printerJob.setPrintable(document, pageFormat);
        
        // Create a PrintRequestAttributeSet object
        PrintRequestAttributeSet attributeSet = new HashPrintRequestAttributeSet();

        // Set print range
        attributeSet.add(new PageRanges(1,5));
        
        // Print document
        try {
            printerJob.print(attributeSet);
        } catch (PrinterException e) {
            e.printStackTrace();
        }
    }
}

Print Word in Duplex Mode in Java

Duplex printing, also known as two-sided printing, allows you to print on both sides of a sheet of paper automatically, which can be beneficial for lengthy reports, presentations, or handouts.

The steps to print Word documents in duplex mode in Java are as follows.

  • Create a PrinterJob object, and call the methods under it to set up a print job.
  • Create a Document object, and load a Word document using Document.LoadFromFile() method.
  • Render each page of the document in the specified format using PrinterJob.setPrintable() method.
  • Create a PrintRequestAttributeSet object, and add the two-sided printing mode to the attribute set.
  • Call PrinterJob.print() method to print the Word document.
  • Java
import com.spire.doc.Document;

import javax.print.attribute.HashPrintRequestAttributeSet;
import javax.print.attribute.PrintRequestAttributeSet;
import javax.print.attribute.standard.Sides;
import java.awt.print.PageFormat;
import java.awt.print.Paper;
import java.awt.print.PrinterException;
import java.awt.print.PrinterJob;

public class PrintInDuplexMode {

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        // Create a Document object
        Document document = new Document();

        // Load a Word file
        document.loadFromFile("C:\\Users\\Administrator\\Desktop\\Input.docx");

        // Create a PrinterJob object which is initially associated with the default printer
        PrinterJob printerJob = PrinterJob.getPrinterJob();

        // Create a PageFormat object and set it to a default size and orientation
        PageFormat pageFormat = printerJob.defaultPage();

        // Return a copy of the Paper object associated with this PageFormat
        Paper paper = pageFormat.getPaper();

        // Set the imageable area of this Paper
        paper.setImageableArea(0, 0, pageFormat.getWidth(), pageFormat.getHeight());

        // Set the Paper object for this PageFormat
        pageFormat.setPaper(paper);

        // Call painter to render the pages in the specified format
        printerJob.setPrintable(document, pageFormat);

        // Create a PrintRequestAttributed object
        PrintRequestAttributeSet attributeSet = new HashPrintRequestAttributeSet();

        // Enable duplex printing mode
        attributeSet.add(Sides.TWO_SIDED_SHORT_EDGE);

        // Print document
        try {
            printerJob.print(attributeSet);
        } catch (PrinterException e) {
            e.printStackTrace();
        }
    }
}

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