How to Automate Word Docs with Python

Learn how to create, edit, and format Word documents in Python with python-docx. Automate reports, style text, and add tables—all without opening Microsoft Word!

Working with Word documents doesn’t have to be complicated, and that’s exactly what Python-docx helps with. This allows us to work with word documents using Python.

Which if you know me, then I love the sound of that! This makes it easy to create, edit, and format Word documents using just a few lines of code.

It’s going to become your new go-to tool for working with Word files. From generating reports, filling out templates, or pulling text from documents, it gives you complete control—without ever needing to open Microsoft Word.

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Making changes to Word files by hand is honestly a headache at times. Once I started playing with python-docx, everything became a little easier.

This library lets you add text, insert images, build tables, and even customize styles while keeping everything neat and organized. Whether you’re automating documents or making quick edits, it makes the whole process simple and efficient.

Today, I’ll show you how to create a Word document, add content, and format it like a pro. Once you see what python-docx can do, you’ll never want to go back to doing it manually.

Let’s start by installing python-docx:

pip3 install python-docx

Now, let’s make working with Word files in Python quick and painless.

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