Fill Properties (Word)

Overview

The Fill Properties (Word) node replaces placeholder tokens embedded in a Word (.docx) document with values from the current iteration's workflow properties. The document's formatting, styles, tables, and structure are preserved; only the placeholder text is replaced.

Purpose

Use this node to generate personalized or data-driven Word documents from a template.

Configuration

This node has no configuration fields. Simply connect a Word file as input. At runtime, the node:

1. Opens the incoming .docx file.
2. Scans all paragraphs, tables, headers, and footers for placeholder tokens in the format ${propertyName}.
3. Replaces each token with the current value of the corresponding workflow property.
4. Emits the updated Word document as output.

Inputs

Input	Data Type	Input Type	Description
inputNodeFile	NodeFile	Single	A NodeFile containing a .docx Word document.

Outputs

Output	Data Type	Collection	Description
outputNodeFile	NodeFile	False	A NodeFile containing the updated .docx document with placeholders replaced.

Processing Logic

The node prepares the Word document for variable replacement, builds a variable map from the current iteration and node properties, replaces matching placeholders in the main document and headers/footers, and saves the updated file with the original computed filename.

Placeholder Format

Placeholders follow the same syntax as workflow property expressions:

${PROPERTY_NAME}

For example, a paragraph containing Invoice Date: ${INVOICE_DATE} would become Invoice Date: 2024-06-01 at runtime.

Examples

• Generating personalized letters or contracts from a Word template
• Filling in report headers, dates, and reference numbers
• Creating individual documents per customer or transaction from a single template

Notes / Limitations

• The input file must be a .docx document.
• Only placeholders that match available workflow properties are replaced.
• The node does not provide configuration fields beyond the template file input.

Related Nodes

Node	Use When
Fill Properties (Excel)	Template is an .xlsx Excel workbook
Fill Properties (PowerPoint)	Template is a .pptx presentation