Word document creation API in Java

Question

I would like to create a word document using a template, replace some variables (fields) and save it as a new word document.

I was thinking using Apache POI, http:/

Answer 1

I know this question is a bit old, but I think many people still find this with search engines, so I post another possibility to do what you want right here:

If the one and only goal is to have a Word Template and to replace some values in it, you might consider saving a Word Template as single xml (not docx) and then processing it with simple Java and without any Framework. If you want to do more (e.g. create lists or tables) you might also consider understanding the xml format and writing your own helpers before loading a Framework like POI.

Here is an example on how to do that: http://dev-notes.com/code.php?q=10

This is the fast version, if you want a nice version, you could try using an XML processor.

PS: users might notice that the file extension is not doc but xml and they may blame you for that, but that's ok... just rename it to doc, word will recognize the format and everyone is happy again ;)