Resolve Font Names

Introduction

Hey there, fellow coder! If you’ve ever found yourself wrestling with font issues when saving Word documents as HTML, you’re not alone. Fonts can be tricky, but don’t worry; I’ve got your back. Today, we’re diving into how to resolve font names in your Word documents using Aspose.Words for .NET. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, ensuring your fonts look just right in HTML format.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, let’s make sure you have everything you need:

  1. Aspose.Words for .NET: If you haven’t already, you can download it here.
  2. A Valid License: You can purchase a license here or get a temporary license here.
  3. Basic Knowledge of C# and .NET: This tutorial assumes you’re comfortable with basic programming concepts in C#.
  4. Visual Studio: Any version that supports .NET framework.

Now that we have our prerequisites sorted, let’s jump into the action!

Import Namespaces

Before we start coding, ensure you’ve imported the necessary namespaces into your project. This is crucial for accessing Aspose.Words functionalities.

using Aspose.Words;
using Aspose.Words.Saving;

Step 1: Setting Up the Document Directory

First things first, let’s set up the path to your document directory. This is where your Word document is located and where you’ll save your output.

// The path to the documents directory.
string dataDir = "YOUR DOCUMENT DIRECTORY";

Explanation: Here, dataDir holds the path to your document directory. Replace "YOUR DOCUMENT DIRECTORY" with the actual path on your system.

Step 2: Loading the Word Document

Next, we need to load the Word document that we want to process. This document should have the fonts that you want to resolve.

Document doc = new Document(dataDir + "Missing font.docx");

Explanation: We create a Document object and load the Word document named “Missing font.docx” from our dataDir.

Step 3: Configuring HTML Save Options

Now, let’s set up the options for saving the document as HTML. Here, we’ll ensure that font names are resolved correctly.

HtmlSaveOptions saveOptions = new HtmlSaveOptions(SaveFormat.Html)
{
    PrettyFormat = true,
    ResolveFontNames = true
};

Explanation: We create an instance of HtmlSaveOptions with SaveFormat.Html. The PrettyFormat option makes the HTML output more readable, and ResolveFontNames ensures that font names are resolved.

Step 4: Saving the Document as HTML

Finally, we save the document as an HTML file using the configured save options.

doc.Save(dataDir + "WorkingWithHtmlSaveOptions.ResolveFontNames.html", saveOptions);

Explanation: We call the Save method on the Document object, specifying the output path and the save options we configured. This will generate an HTML file with the font names resolved.

Conclusion

And there you have it! By following these steps, you’ve successfully resolved font names when converting a Word document to HTML using Aspose.Words for .NET. This not only ensures that your fonts are displayed correctly but also makes your HTML output look polished and professional. Happy coding!

FAQ’s

What is Aspose.Words for .NET?

Aspose.Words for .NET is a powerful library that allows developers to create, modify, and convert Word documents programmatically.

How do I install Aspose.Words for .NET?

You can download Aspose.Words for .NET from here. Follow the installation instructions provided in the documentation.

Can I use Aspose.Words for .NET without a license?

Yes, but it will have some limitations. For full functionality, you can purchase a license here or get a temporary license here.

Why are my fonts not displaying correctly in HTML?

This can happen if the fonts are not properly resolved during the conversion. Using ResolveFontNames = true in HtmlSaveOptions can help fix this issue.

Where can I get support for Aspose.Words for .NET?

You can get support from the Aspose.Words support forum.