Microsoft Word
APIs for Microsoft Word document creation, manipulation, and automation across Microsoft 365 cloud services, Office Add-ins, SharePoint, and Open XML document processing.
Microsoft Word publishes 18 APIs on the APIs.io network, including Body API, Checkout API, Comments API, and 15 more. Tagged areas include Documents, Microsoft 365, Office, Productivity, and Word Processing.
The Microsoft Word catalog on APIs.io includes 3 JSON-LD contexts and 2 Spectral governance rulesets.
Microsoft Word’s developer surface includes authentication, sandbox, changelog, CLI, developer portal, developer console, signup flow, and 47 more developer resources.
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APIs 19
Individual APIs this provider publishes, each with its own machine-readable definition.
Word Automation Services (SharePoint)
Server-side document conversion and automation service for SharePoint. Supports batch conversion of Word documents to PDF, XPS, and other formats without user interaction.
Microsoft Word Body API
Operations on the document body content
Microsoft Word Checkout API
Operations for checking in and out files
Microsoft Word Comments API
Operations for managing comments and replies
Microsoft Word Content API
Operations for uploading and downloading file content
Microsoft Word Content Controls API
Operations for managing content controls
Microsoft Word Documents API
Operations for creating, opening, and managing Word documents
Microsoft Word Drive Items API
Operations for managing files and folders in OneDrive and SharePoint
Microsoft Word Headers And Footers API
Operations for managing headers and footers
Microsoft Word Images API
Operations for managing images in documents
Microsoft Word Paragraphs API
Operations for managing paragraphs in documents
Microsoft Word Permissions API
Operations for managing sharing and permissions on drive items
Microsoft Word Properties API
Operations for managing document properties
Microsoft Word Search API
Operations for searching files and folders
Microsoft Word Sections API
Operations for managing document sections
Microsoft Word Styles API
Operations for managing document styles
Microsoft Word Tables API
Operations for creating and managing tables
Microsoft Word Thumbnails API
Operations for retrieving file thumbnails
Microsoft Word Versions API
Operations for managing file version history
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Postman Collections 3
Ready-to-run Postman collections for exercising this provider's APIs.
Microsoft Graph Word API
POSTMANMicrosoft Word Open XML SDK
POSTMANArazzo Workflows 12
Multi-step API workflows described with the Arazzo specification.
Microsoft Word Author Document from HTML
Create a blank Word document, insert HTML content into its body, and save it.
ARAZZOMicrosoft Word Browse Folder and Copy Document
List the documents in a folder and branch to copy the first item or report an empty folder.
ARAZZOMicrosoft Word Build Report Body
Insert a heading, add a data table, list the resulting paragraphs, and save the document.
ARAZZOMicrosoft Word Checkout Edit and Check In Document
Lock a Word document for editing, upload revised content, and check it back in with a comment.
ARAZZOMicrosoft Word Generate Document and Convert to PDF
Create a Word document with the Open XML SDK, add a paragraph and a table, then convert it to PDF.
ARAZZOMicrosoft Word Inspect Document and Export HTML
Read an Open XML document's structure, update its properties, list its paragraphs, and export it to HTML.
ARAZZOMicrosoft Word Organize Folder and Invite Reviewers
Create a project folder, upload a Word document into it, and invite reviewers with edit access.
ARAZZOMicrosoft Word Rename Move and Audit Document
Rename a Word document, move it to a new folder, and list its version history.
ARAZZOMicrosoft Word Resumable Upload Session
Open a resumable upload session for a large Word document and confirm the stored item afterward.
ARAZZOMicrosoft Word Search and Download Document
Search OneDrive for a Word document by name, confirm its metadata, and download its content.
ARAZZOMicrosoft Word Search Body and Tag Document
Search a document body for text, update the document properties, and save it.
ARAZZOMicrosoft Word Upload and Share Document
Upload a Word document to OneDrive, confirm its metadata, and generate an organization sharing link.
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MCP Servers 1
Model Context Protocol servers that expose these APIs to AI agents.
microsoft-word-mcp.yml
MCP SERVERPricing Plans 1
Published pricing tiers and plan structures.
Rate Limits 1
Documented rate limits and quota policies.
Microsoft Word Rate Limits
RATE LIMITSFinOps 1
Cost, billing, and metering signals for API financial operations.
Microsoft Word Finops
FINOPSFeatures 8
Notable capabilities this provider offers.
Document Creation
Programmatically create Word documents from templates or scratch using REST APIs or JavaScript.
Document Conversion
Convert Word documents to PDF, HTML, and other formats using server-side automation services.
Content Manipulation
Insert, edit, and format text, paragraphs, tables, images, and content controls in Word documents.
Collaboration
Track changes, manage comments, co-authoring sessions, and revision history through APIs.
Template Processing
Mail merge, document assembly, and template-based document generation for enterprise workflows.
Cloud Storage Integration
Access and manipulate Word documents stored in OneDrive, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365 cloud services.
Add-In Extensibility
Build custom Word add-ins with JavaScript APIs for task panes, content insertion, and document automation.
Open XML Processing
Low-level manipulation of Word document structure using the ECMA-376 Open XML standard.
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Semantic Vocabularies 3
JSON-LD contexts and semantic vocabularies used across these APIs.
Spectral Rules 2
Spectral governance rulesets for linting and validating these APIs.
Microsoft Word API Rules
SPECTRALMicrosoft Word API Rules
SPECTRALJSON Schema 7
Standalone JSON Schema definitions for this provider's data models.
DriveItem
JSON SCHEMAPermission
JSON SCHEMAComment
JSON SCHEMAContentControl
JSON SCHEMAParagraph
JSON SCHEMATable
JSON SCHEMAOpenXmlDocumentProperties
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JSON Structure 7
JSON Structure definitions describing this provider's data shapes.
Graph Api Drive Item Structure
JSON STRUCTUREGraph Api Permission Structure
JSON STRUCTUREJavascript Api Comment Structure
JSON STRUCTUREJavascript Api Content Control Structure
JSON STRUCTUREJavascript Api Paragraph Structure
JSON STRUCTUREJavascript Api Table Structure
JSON STRUCTUREOpen Xml Sdk Document Properties Structure
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Examples 7
Example request and response payloads for these APIs.
Graph Api Drive Item Example
EXAMPLEGraph Api Permission Example
EXAMPLEJavascript Api Table Example
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Security Posture 4
Authentication, domain security, vulnerability disclosure, and trust-center signals.
Microsoft Word Trust Center
SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 3, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, FedRAMP, FIPS 140-2, HIPAA
SECURITYScopes 1
OAuth scopes governing access to this provider's APIs.
Agentic Access 1
Recommended x-agentic-access execution contracts for AI agents.
Use Cases 6
What developers build with this provider.
Automated Report Generation
Generate standardized reports from data sources using templates and API-driven document creation.
Contract and Legal Document Assembly
Assemble legal documents by merging clauses, terms, and client data into Word templates.
Document Review Workflows
Automate review cycles with tracked changes, comments, and approval workflows via APIs.
Bulk Document Processing
Process large volumes of Word documents for format conversion, content extraction, or metadata updates.
Custom Business Add-Ins
Build task pane add-ins that connect Word to CRM, ERP, or other business systems for data insertion.
Compliance Document Management
Ensure regulatory compliance by automating document formatting, metadata tagging, and archiving.
Integrations 6
Pre-built integrations with other platforms and tools.
Microsoft SharePoint
Store, manage, and collaborate on Word documents through SharePoint document libraries and workflows.
Microsoft OneDrive
Access and sync Word documents via OneDrive cloud storage through Microsoft Graph APIs.
Microsoft Teams
Collaborate on Word documents directly within Teams channels and chat conversations.
Microsoft Power Automate
Automate Word document workflows including creation, conversion, and approval routing with Power Automate flows.
Microsoft Copilot
AI-powered document creation, editing, and summarization through Copilot agents with add-in actions.
Azure Active Directory
OAuth 2.0 authentication and authorization for secure API access through Microsoft Identity Platform.
Resources
Get Started 6
Portal, sign-up, and the first successful call
Agent Surfaces 4
MCP servers, agent skills, and machine-readable catalogs
Design & Contract 19
Pagination, idempotency, versioning, errors, and events
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Build 4
SDKs, sample code, and the tooling you integrate with
Access & Security 6
Authentication, authorization, and security posture
Learn 2
Tutorials, courses, talks, and written guidance
Operate 5
Status, limits, changes, and where to get help
Commercial 2
Pricing, plans, and the legal terms of use
Company 2
The organization behind the API
Other 4
Properties that don't map to a standard resource type