# Doc Parser

## Word Document Processing Guide

Document Parser API supports extraction of text from Microsoft Word documents (.doc and .docx).

### Endpoint

`POST /documents/parse`

### Word-Specific Configuration

```json
{
    "url": "string",         // URL of the Word document
    "type": "doc",          // Use "doc" for .doc or .docx files
    "output": "plain|markdown",
    "webhook": "string"     // Optional webhook URL
}
```

### Supported Word Features

* DOC format (.doc)
* DOCX format (.docx)
* Text content
* Tables (converted to text)
* Headers and footers
* Maximum file size: 50MB

### Example Request

```bash
curl --location 'https://api.yetanotherapi.com/documents/parse' \
--header 'x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data '{
    "url": "https://example.com/document.doc",
    "type": "doc",
    "output": "markdown"
}'
```

### Response Format

Each page's content is separated by a page break marker:

```json
{
    "requestId": "string",
    "status": "COMPLETED",
    "data": "Page 1 content\n\n=== Page Break ===\n\nPage 2 content"
}
```

### Word-Specific Limitations

1. Macros are ignored
2. Comments are not included
3. Track changes are processed in their current state
4. Complex formatting may be simplified
5. Images are not processed


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