What's the best word processing component for

Question

I'm looking for a word processing component for .NET that would act like an embedded MS Word in my WinForm/WPF .NET app. The main goal being for users to be able to create rich formatted text. I don't really want to have to write a highly custom RichTextBox component. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

We have been using Apose Words and Cells since version 1.0. Both components are solid, but support is kind of a pain. Personally, I'm not a fan of having to work with people in a different time zone, especially when the only way to get in touch with them is a message board.

Answer 2

I've only used the ActiveX version of TX Text Control, but it is very good and I'm sure their .NET version is as well.

Answer 3

if you use WPF, you can check on http://www.wpftexteditor.com

Answer 4

I use TE Edit control from Subsystems in my app. http://www.subsystems.com/tewf.htm.

Works as expected. I did look at TXTextControl around the time I was evaluating. I think it might have been cost that put me off.

Answer 5

Obviously I have no idea what your particular project requirements are, but ScintillaNET is a fabulous control and is flexible enough to do a lot more than just syntax highlighting. I can foresee cases where it certainly wouldn't be appropriate, but it is at least worth investigating. After a fair amount of searching it has perfectly filled a void in an application of mine where I need to do extensive contextual highlighting of prose.

Edit

I'm revoking this comment because I've thought about it a minute longer and the finite number of styles that Scintilla provides would make it inappropriate for rich text editing. However, it is still an excellent solution for any situation where you can determine programmatically how styling will be applied.

Answer 6

I am not sure is this topic still active but I have just the same problem now. I am creating a quotation system in .net winforms and ath the end I have to generate the quote, with product items and some text in .doc. I have scanned the whole net including componentsource and I have found this: - txControl.. knows everything I need but 900$ (it has cheaper edition as well but that do not export to doc - aspose.. it is more for asp

i have found also the DSOFramer from Microsoft which is an activeX host for Ms Word. Hm free and gives everything.. of course because it is some kind of word automation.