Read content control in word using office js apps

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is there any option to read/write content control from word 2013 using office Apps(office Add-in) or office.js API's

Michael Saunders · Accepted Answer · 2016-03-14 21:11:06Z

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Yes, in Word 2013 content control access is available through the Bindings API (MSDN documentation link). The main limitation in Office 2013 (solved in Office 2016) is that you must rely on the user to indicate which content control should be bound based on her selection. Good UI design in your task pane will ensure that choosing which content controls to read/write from is seamless and intuitive.

If you'd like to give Word 2016 users an even-richer experience with content controls, then I would recommend that you also make use of the Content Control object.

-Michael (program manager for add-ins)

answered Mar 14, 2016 at 21:11

Michael Saunders

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