Extract Comments from Document (W)

Overview

The "Extract Comments to Document" feature allows you to extract all comments from an active Word document and save them into a new Word document in a table format. This is useful for reviewing or sharing comments separately from the main document.

Steps

1. Open the Word document that contains the comments you want to extract.
2. Trigger the "Extract Comments to Document" functionality using the application's command system or integrated workflows.
3. Configure the following options as needed:
   • TemplateName (optional): Specify the name of a Word template to style the output document. If not provided, a blank document will be used.
   • TableDesign (optional): Choose a specific table style for the comments table (e.g., "TableGrid").
4. The system will prompt you to select a location to save the new document.
5. The comments will be extracted into a table with the following columns:
   • Page: The page number where the comment appears.
   • Comment Scope: The text or section the comment refers to.
   • Comment Text: The content of the comment.
   • Author: The name of the person who made the comment.
   • Date: The date the comment was added.
   • Reference: Additional reference information, if applicable.
6. The output document will be saved and opened in Word for review.

Example Configuration

Below is an example of how to configure the command to extract comments:

<Cmd case="BaseExtensions:extract-comments-to-document"
     TemplateName="ExtractCommentsTemplate.dotx"
     TableDesign="Grid Table 4 - Accent 1" />
  

• TemplateName: Specifies the "ExtractCommentsTemplate.dotx" template to style the output document.
• TableDesign: Applies the "Grid Table 4 - Accent 1" style to the comments table.

This feature streamlines the process of isolating and sharing comments, making it easier to review and collaborate on feedback.