Python- How to add text on desired coordinates on new word file

Question

If the size of the document (.doc) say 1000x3000 (WidthxHeight), I need to place a text "Hello" at 400X300 coordinate points.

How to do it using python + any libraries? (Ubuntu platform)

Similar kind of problem has been addressed using Java How to add text on desired coordinates on new word file using openxml

Answer 1

You can't place regular text at an arbitrary position. But you can use a textbox instead. Make sure to set top and left margins to 0. The top left corner of the text will then be at the specified coordinates.

Unfortunately, Python-docx doesn't support floating shapes . But you can do it using COM Automation on a Windows computer where Word is installed. You need PyWin32 which can also be downloaded from here .

import win32com.client as win32

word = win32.gencache.EnsureDispatch('Word.Application')
doc = word.Documents.Add()

tb = doc.Shapes.AddTextbox(1, 400, 300, 100, 100)
tb.TextFrame.TextRange.Text = "Hello"
tb.TextFrame.MarginTop = 0
tb.TextFrame.MarginLeft = 0
tb.Fill.Visible = 0
tb.Line.Visible = 0

doc.SaveAs2("Hello.docx")
doc.Close()
word.Application.Quit()