Document Post-Processing

• Jan 07, 2026
• 2 minutes to read

You can use the non-visual Office File API library to post-process exported documents. This library allows you to work with Excel, PDF, Word, and other file formats.

Common post-processing actions available in Office File API are listed below:

Excel

• Merge Workbooks
• Manage Rows and Columns (Hide, Resize, Add, Delete)
• Insert and Calculate Formulas
• Adjust Print Settings
• Insert Charts and Graphics
• Build Pivot Tables
• Add Data Validation
• Protect Worksheet with a Password
• Sign Excel Documents
• More Code Examples

Read Tutorial: Getting Started with Spreadsheet Document API

Word

• Merge and Split Word Documents
• Convert to Different File Formats
• Edit Character and Paragraph Formatting
• Add Watermarks
• Configure Page Layout (Page Size, Orientation, Margins)
• Manage Document Elements (Text, Tables, Images, and More)
• Protect Documents with a Password
• Mail Merge
• Sign Word Documents
• More Code Examples

Read Tutorial: Getting Started with Word Processing Document API

PDF

• Draw Text and Graphics on a PDF Page
• Merge PDF Documents
• Manage Document Pages (Add, Delete, Rotate, Resize, and More)
• Create Bookmarks, Hyperlinks, and Attach Files
• Build and Fill Interactive Forms
• Manage PDF Annotations
• Protect PDF with a Password
• Add Electronic Signature
• More Code Examples

Read Tutorial: Getting Started with PDF Document API

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