Compare DOC files in JavaScript

Powerful JavaScript library to compare DOC documents and detect even small differences

Compare two DOC files in JavaScript using our difference checker. With our high-fidelity Node.js via .NET API, you can find the difference between compared DOC documents and export the results to a convenient file format.

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With this native Node.js via .NET API, you can easily compare DOC documents and obtain the differences in the desired output format. Our JavaScript library is fully self-contained and does not rely on any external tools or services. It eliminates the need for external dependencies, providing a comprehensive set of DOC processing functionalities within a single Node.js via .NET package.

On this landing page, we bring you a live demo of the DOC comparison in action, coupled with an illustrative JavaScript example. It compares the contents of DOC documents both at the character level and at the word level. Even if only a single character has been changed, the entire word will be marked as modified. Experience firsthand how easy it is to compare two documents by uploading DOC files to the interface, choosing the desired output format, and getting the differences between DOC documents marked with 100% accuracy.

Compare DOC using JavaScript

Sometimes it may not be clear if a DOC file has been modified, and manually comparing two versions of a document can be a daunting task. Conversely, there are times when you're sure the DOC document has changed, but visually identifying the updated sections becomes overwhelming. The DOC comparison is an increasingly sought-after procedure, particularly within automated document workflows. Let's explore typical scenarios where automated DOC comparison can be highly valuable:

  • Version Control and Collaboration. When multiple contributors are working on the same DOC file, programmatic document comparison helps identify changes made by different individuals
  • Legal and Compliance. In the legal industry, accurate comparison of legal contracts, agreements, or regulatory documents is crucial. Automated DOC file comparison ensures precise detection of any modifications, additions, or omissions, helping legal professionals maintain compliance and mitigate legal risks
  • Quality Assurance and Testing. Software development often involves handling extensive documentation, such as requirements, specifications, and test cases. By automating DOC comparison, Node.js via .NET developers can easily detect discrepancies between versions, ensuring consistency and accuracy throughout the development process
  • Content Management and Publishing. In content-driven industries, like publishing or journalism, maintaining consistency across different versions of articles, manuscripts, or books is essential. Comparing DOC documents programmatically allows authors and editors to quickly spot differences and ensure the integrity of their content, facilitating efficient publishing workflows

Find differences in DOC files in JavaScript

As you can see, programmatic DOC comparison offers immense benefits in various domains, enabling streamlined workflows, enhanced collaboration, and increased productivity. With this JavaScript API, you have the power to harness these advantages seamlessly within your Node.js via .NET projects. Try out our live demo by uploading two DOC documents, selecting the target format to highlight the differences, and examining the JavaScript code example. This JavaScript snippet demonstrates how to find differences between DOC files and save the results in the required format.

An important point: the compared DOC documents should not have revisions before calling the comparison method. You must first accept all the revisions.

Compare two DOC files using JavaScript
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Upload the second file to compare
Select the target format from the list
npm install @aspose/words
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const aw = require('@aspose/words');

var docA = new aw.Document("Input1.doc")
var docB = new aw.Document("Input2.doc")

// There should be no revisions before comparison.
docA.acceptAllRevisions()
docB.acceptAllRevisions()

docA.compare(docB, "Author Name", new Date())
docA.save("Output.doc")
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How to compare two DOC in JavaScript

  1. Install Aspose.Words for Node.js via .NET
  2. Add a library reference (import the library) to your JavaScript project
  3. Load two DOC to compare
  4. Accept all revisions before calling the compare() method
  5. Call the compare() method to compare two DOC
  6. Call the Save() method, passing an output filename with required extension
  7. Get the result of compression DOC as a separate file

JavaScript library to compare DOC documents

We host our Node.js via .Net packages in NPM repositories. Please follow the step-by-step instructions on how to install "Aspose.Words for Node.js via .NET" to your developer environment.

System Requirements

This package is compatible with Node.js 14.17.0 or higher.

Other supported file formats

You can perform compare operation for other file formats:

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