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Create and edit DOCX documents online with ONLYOFFICE Docs.

Documents, sheets and presentations

Document

Description

Service to create and edit DOCX documents using ONLYOFFICE Docs integrated into Application. The document is stored in Cloud and saved via callbacks from the office server.

Use cases

  • Prepare reports, proposals, minutes or internal documentation.
  • Combine text, styles, tables, images, headers and feet.
  • Review content and keep previous versions.
  • Convert the document to PDF, ODT, RTF, text or images.

How to create the service

In Cloud > New Item, select Document, indicates name and folder and creates the file. An empty DOCX is generated and the built-in editor opens. Uploaded DOC/DOCX/ODT/RTFs are managed as files and can be transformed or opened with compatible applications.

Interface and controls

ONLYOFICE offers tool ribbons, pages, styles, insertion, layout, references, collaboration and revision according to server configuration. The Apification header allows you to return to Cloud and use full screen. The Cloud properties panel maintains name, visibility, users, versions and actions of the file.

Full workflow

  1. Create the document and wait for it to load ONLYOFFICE.
  2. Draft and format; insert necessary tables, images and elements.
  3. Check spelling, structure and changes.
  4. Waits for backup confirmation before closing.
  5. Check versions or download the DOCX.
  6. Use Transformer or Share > Download to produce another format.

Supported files or data

The created document uses DOCX. The transformation ecosystem admits DOC, DOCX, ODT and RTF as input documents. Images, tables and other embedded resources depend on the compatibility of ONLYOFFICE.

Configuration options

Includes page formatting, margins, orientation, styles, fonts, paragraphs, lists, tables, images, headers, feet, numbering, comments and revision when enabled. Conversions add options such as formatting, extraction, binding, division, optimization, watermarks, search and protection.

Output and export formats

The main editable format is DOCX. From the Transformer you can get DOC, DOCX, ODT, RTF, PDF, TXT, HTML, images or other results compatible with the action. Fidelity may vary according to sources, fields, macros and advanced elements.

Saving, downloading and sharing

ONLYOFFICE saves via a callback signed or validated by the server. Application creates versions before relevant updates. You can download the original or a conversion, move it from folder and grant access from Users; editing is limited by current Cloud permissions.

Limits and technical requirements

Requires ONLYOFFICE Document Server, URL accessible between browser, Laravel and container, and JWT when configured. Conversions require LibreOffice and PhpOffice libraries depending on the action. Missing sources, macros, OLE objects or complex fields can change.

Common errors

  • The editor does not load: Check ONLYOFFICE_DOCUMENT_SERVER_URL, the network connection, HTTPS and api.js.
  • Not stored: verify ONLYOFFICE_APP_URL, the callback, the JWT signature and container access to Laravel.
  • The look changes when you convert: installs the same fonts and simplifies non-compatible elements.
  • LibreOffice does not convert: check the soffice path, permissions and available temporary space.

Privacy and data processing

The Document Server temporarily downloads the file to edit it and returns changes to Application. It must be deployed to an authorized infrastructure, with HTTPS and JWT in production. Users with access to the service can view its content according to permissions.

Frequently asked questions

  • When is it considered saved? When ONLYOFFICE sends the callback and Application confirms the update.
  • Can I get a version back? Yes, from Versions if there is a saved snapshot.
  • Can I edit a PDF here? PDFs use the ONLYOFFICE PDF type; this service creates DOCX.

Related services

File Transformer,PDF document with metadata,Digital signature,Spreadsheet and Presentation.