Unify .NET Document Workflows: Combine Xceed Words and Xceed Workbooks for Seamless Reporting

Every .NET team hits the same wall: you need both Word documents and Excel workbooks—sometimes in a single reporting flow.

Most solutions force you to cobble together multiple libraries, fight through inconsistent APIs, and patch over integration gaps. The result? Wasted time, brittle code, and reporting that never scales.

Let’s reframe the problem.

What if you could automate Word and Excel output from a single, modern codebase—no hacks, no context switching, no format headaches? Imagine building branded Word summaries and data-rich Excel workbooks in parallel, then merging them for frictionless multi-format reporting.

That’s what you unlock by combining Xceed Words for .NET and Xceed Workbooks for .NET. Here’s how to unify your document automation—and why it matters.

Why Integrate Xceed Words and Xceed Workbooks?

The Problem with Siloed Document Automation

Multiple libraries = inconsistent APIs
Manual integration = fragile workflows
Copy-paste between formats = wasted developer time
Branding and formatting drift between outputs

The Strategic Advantage

Single .NET codebase for Word and Excel
Consistent, modern APIs—no context switching
Automate multi-format reporting, bundling, and delivery
Standardize branding and formatting across outputs

Step-by-Step: Automate Word and Excel Together

1. Build Data-Driven Excel Workbooks

Start with Xceed Workbooks for .NET. Aggregate analytics, sales, or test results. Format sheets, generate charts, and apply formulas—all with a clean, developer-first API.

var workbook = new Xceed.Workbooks.Workbook();
var sheet = workbook.Worksheets.Add("Summary");
sheet.Cells["A1"].Value = "Revenue";
sheet.Cells["B1"].Value = 1200000;
workbook.SaveAs("report.xlsx");

2. Generate Branded Word Reports

Next, use Xceed Words for .NET to create narrative-rich, styled Word documents. Add titles, tables, images, and custom branding—perfect for executive summaries or client deliverables.

var doc = new Xceed.Words.Document();
doc.Paragraphs.Add("Q2 Review", HeadingLevel.Heading1);
// ...add sections, tables, and images
doc.SaveAs("summary.docx");

3. Embed Excel Insights in Word

No more copy-paste. Extract tables or charts from your Excel workbook and embed them directly into your Word report. Use Xceed’s APIs to export Excel visuals as images or tables, then insert them in context.

// Pseudocode: export chart as image, add to Word
var chartImage = workbook.Worksheets[0].Charts[0].ToImage();
doc.Paragraphs.Add().AppendPicture(chartImage);

4. Automate the Workflow

Trigger the full process from your app, web service, or background job. Output can be zipped, emailed, or uploaded—your workflow, your way.

What Sets Xceed Apart?

Unified, Modern .NET APIs

No legacy COM. No scripting hacks. Just clean, consistent code that .NET developers trust.

High Performance & Reliability

Built for speed and large datasets. Trusted by financial, healthcare, and government teams worldwide.

Responsive Support and Documentation

Get help from real engineers. Access clear, up-to-date documentation and sample code.

Ready to Streamline Your .NET Document Automation?

Start your free trial of Xceed Words for .NET and Xceed Workbooks for .NET—and see how easy it is to unify reporting, boost productivity, and deliver polished results.