DOCX Skill
by Anthropic
Create and edit Word documents through a compatible assistant's file tools.
Skills
DOCX Skill
Added 17 May 2026
Our take
Producing a structured .docx deliverable from supplied material.
Choose something else if: you need live collaboration in Google Docs rather than a Word file.
What it does
Create and edit Word documents through a compatible assistant's file tools.
Why consider it
- Covers creating, reading and editing Word files.
- Documents approaches for templates and document structure.
What to watch for
- Visual layout needs checking in a rendered document.
- The host needs the required tooling; licence terms apply.
Cost and deployment
Host/model usage and licence terms apply.
Runs in the assistant's document environment.
Plan prices and availability change. Check the linked documentation before committing.
Start here
Use the official skill in a compatible file-processing environment.
A first task to try
Turn a public paragraph into a one-page memo with a title and a small table. Inspect the rendered page.
Suggested exercise, not an installation test. We reviewed the linked documentation; no host compatibility is implied.
Sources and review
Sources checked 18 October 2026. A source review confirms what the documentation describes. It does not certify security, performance or a successful installation. Read our method.
Other options to understand
Related tools can solve different parts of the same job. Compare fit before treating them as replacements.
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