Put Word Forms Online as HTML

Question

Hi All,

I've got a client that has 7-8 MS Word forms and wants me to put them online so users can login, enter the info online, and then print the form. Before I go down the path of creating a fully custom solution, I was curious if anyone knows of any SDKs (any language) or products that do this already?

Thanks, Cole

Answer 1

You may want to consider converting the MS Word files to PDF, which can allow filling out and printing existing forms. Many PDF converters, including Adobe Acrobat, will convert the existing forms to PDF forms.

This is a familiar approach for most end users; for example, IRS tax forms that are posted online work this way.

Answer 2

We use Aspose for some Word document parsing. Not sure if they parse forms, but worth a look. There isn't much out there (except for using Word or Open Office via their automation interfaces)