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# Microsoft Word Agent Node

> Create, read, and modify Word documents in OneDrive using an AI agent

## Overview

The Microsoft Word Agent Node provides an intelligent agent for working with Word documents in OneDrive. This node enables you to:

* Create new Word documents
* Read document content as markdown
* Get document metadata and structure
* Add paragraphs and text content
* Insert tables and structured data
* Apply formatting and styles
* Manage document sections and layouts

## Configuration Parameters

To set up the Word Agent Node, you need to authenticate with your Microsoft account. Once authenticated, configure the agent to work with Word documents.

### Node Configuration

* **Prompt**:

  Define the task for the agent to perform with Word documents.

  > *Create a new document called "Project Report" and add an introduction paragraph*

  > *Read the document with file ID \{file\_id} and extract all table data*

  > *Add a summary section to the document with these bullet points*

* **Tools**

  Select which tools the Word Agent can use:

  | Tool name         | Description                       |
  | ----------------- | --------------------------------- |
  | Create Document   | Create new Word documents         |
  | Read Document     | Read document content as markdown |
  | Get Document Info | Get metadata and structure info   |
  | Add Paragraph     | Add text paragraphs               |
  | Add Table         | Insert tables with data           |
  | Apply Formatting  | Apply styles and formatting       |

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Advanced Settings">
    <ul>
      <li>
        <strong>System Prompt</strong>: Customize the agent's behavior and guidelines.
      </li>

      <li>
        <strong>Model</strong>: Select the language model for the agent (must support function calling).
      </li>

      <li>
        <strong>Max Steps</strong>: Set the maximum number of steps the agent can take (1-20).
      </li>

      <li>
        <strong>Enable Model Fallbacks</strong>: Allow automatic fallback to alternative models if the primary model fails.
      </li>
    </ul>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Expected Inputs and Outputs

* **Inputs**:

  * The node accepts text input that can be referenced in the prompt using format strings.

* **Outputs**:

  * **output**: The final result from the agent's actions
  * **conversation**: Detailed log of the agent's reasoning and operations

## Use Case Examples

1. **Automated Document Generation**:

   Create professional documents automatically from workflow data, such as reports, contracts, or proposals.

2. **Document Processing**:

   Extract content from existing Word documents, analyze or transform it, and create new documents with the results.

3. **Template Population**:

   Create document templates and populate them with dynamic content based on workflow inputs.

## Error Handling and Troubleshooting

* **Authentication Issues**:

  Ensure you've connected your Microsoft account and granted Files.ReadWrite permissions for OneDrive.

* **Document Not Found**:

  Verify that file IDs are correct and documents still exist in your OneDrive.

* **Formatting Errors**:

  When applying formatting, ensure style names match available Word styles.

If you encounter any issues not covered in this documentation, please reach out to our [support team](mailto:dev@pathlit.ai) for assistance.

## Relevant Nodes

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Excel Agent" href="/docs/nodes/excel-agent">
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  </Card>

  <Card title="OneDrive Agent" href="/docs/nodes/onedrive-agent">
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  </Card>

  <Card title="Google Docs Agent" href="/docs/nodes/google-docs-agent">
    Work with Google Docs documents
  </Card>
</CardGroup>