Get plain text from a Word document on request
When a request arrives with a Word document, have Notis extract its text and send the run report to your chosen channel.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Convert Word to Text
Tool to convert word documents to plain text. use when you have a .doc or .docx file (binary or url) and need its plain text representation.
Why this helps
Manual document opening and copying adds friction when another process needs the text quickly.
- Extract plain text from Word documents on demand.
- Avoid a manual open and copy step.
- Use an HTTP request to start the workflow.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Conversion tools once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name and prompt.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to extract plain text from the Word document or URL supplied with the request.
- 4Choose a webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test by sending one real HTTP request with a Word document or URL.
Questions about this workflow
Which document formats are supported?
The action is for .doc or .docx documents, supplied as binary or URL.
What does the action return?
It returns the document's plain text representation.
Can the webhook start this automatically?
Yes. An HTTP request to the configured Notis webhook starts the run.
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