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Overview

This node operation enables the "Track Changes" feature in a Microsoft Word document. It processes an input Word document and outputs a new version with change tracking activated, which is useful for collaborative editing and reviewing. This functionality benefits scenarios where multiple users need to review or edit a document while keeping track of all modifications, such as legal contracts, editorial workflows, or team reports.

Practical examples:

  • Automatically enable change tracking on contract drafts before sending them out for review.
  • Prepare documents for collaborative editing by activating tracking changes to monitor all edits.
  • Convert received Word files into versions that highlight all future modifications for audit purposes.

Properties

Name Meaning
Input Data Type Choose how to provide the Word document to process. Options: Binary Data (from previous node), Base64 String, or URL.
Input Binary Field Name of the binary property containing the Word document when using Binary Data input type (usually "data").
Base64 Word Content Base64 encoded string representing the Word document content (used if Input Data Type is Base64).
Word Document URL URL pointing to the Word document to process (used if Input Data Type is URL).
Output File Name Desired file name for the output Word document with tracking enabled.
Async Whether to process the operation asynchronously (true/false).
Binary Data Output Name Custom name for the binary data field in the node's output (default is "data").

Output

The node outputs the processed Word document with tracking changes enabled as binary data. The output includes:

  • A JSON object per input item.
  • A binary property containing the Word document file data, named according to the "Binary Data Output Name" property (default "data").
  • The binary data represents the Word document (.docx) with change tracking activated, ready for download or further processing.

Dependencies

  • Requires access to the input Word document either as binary data, base64 string, or via a URL.
  • No explicit external API keys or services are indicated in the provided code snippet.
  • The node relies on internal action implementations to perform the enabling of tracking changes in Word documents.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Providing an invalid or inaccessible URL may cause failures in fetching the document.
    • Incorrect base64 encoding or corrupted binary data will result in processing errors.
    • Output file name conflicts or invalid characters might cause issues when saving the output.

  • Error messages:

    • Errors related to file reading or parsing typically indicate problems with the input document format or content.
    • Network errors when using URL input suggest connectivity or permission issues.

  • Resolutions:

    • Verify the input document source and ensure it is accessible and correctly formatted.
    • Confirm base64 strings are properly encoded without extra whitespace or corruption.
    • Use valid file names and avoid special characters unsupported by file systems.

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