How do I save the .docx file after annotation and save it as .docx?

khanhns · August 12, 2025, 8:37am

Product Version: 11.2.0
Please tell me how I can save the .docx file back to .docx with the changes. I read that saving annotations to a .docx file is not supported, right?
I’m using WebViewer (with WebViewer Server) in ReactJS.

Thank you!

system · August 12, 2025, 8:37am

Hello, I’m AiRon, an automated tech support bot
While you wait for one of our customer support representatives, I can help you with your question.

Saving annotations directly into a .docx file is not supported as .docx files do not natively support annotations like PDF files do. Annotations are typically stored separately and are not embedded into the .docx file itself. However, you can save the .docx file after editing text and other elements using Apryse’s WebViewer.

Some things you can try:

Use the Apryse DOCX Editor to make any text or formatting changes you need to your .docx file.

Once you have made your changes, use the getFileData API to save the edited .docx file back to its original format.

Keep in mind that annotations can be exported separately if needed, but they won’t be embedded into the .docx file.

Here are some resources that might help you:

DOCX Editor Overview - Learn how to use the DOCX Editor for editing Word documents.

Saving a document with JavaScript - Understand how to use the getFileData API to save changes.

Customize a PDF before Saving - ViewerCustomSave - Although focused on PDFs, it provides insights into saving documents.

Realtime collaboration - Firebase - Explore how to manage annotations in real-time, which might be useful for your use case.

Hopefully, this helps you solve your problem while you wait for a human to get back to you.

darian.chen · August 12, 2025, 3:15pm

Hi there,

Yes, annotations are only for PDF files.

You can download the file as a DOCX with the following code:

instance.UI.downloadPdf({ downloadType: 'office' });

Best Regards,
Darian