Do you like writing on Microsoft Word instead of WordPress?

So you probably want to import the .docx document into WordPress instead of copying and pasting it, which has a completely different layout ?

In this tutorial, we will show you how to import .docx documents to WordPress.

But before, if you have never installed WordPress discover How to install a WordPress blog in 7 steps et How to search, install and activate a WordPress theme on your blog 

Then back to why we are here.

When and why should you import .docx WordPress?

Some users prefer to write their articles on Microsoft Word, which offers integrated spell checking, templates, formatting styles. The default WordPress editor does not offer all these features.

Also discover our guide on How to create Excel and Word documents on WordPress

Another possible use case is guest blogging. If you don't want to give guest authors access to the WordPress dashboard, you can use their documents in either HTML or docx (Microsoft Word).

Finally, you can already have content saved in docx format. Copying and pasting can be difficult, especially if you need to copy the contents of multiple documents.

So in this tutorial, we will see how to import docx documents on WordPress.

Import .docx documents on WordPress

The first thing you need to do is install and activate the Mammoth plugin. For more details, see our step by step guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.

After activating the plugin, you need to create a new article or modify an existing one. On the article edit screen, you will find the Mammoth converter as a section under the editor.

Just click on the button Choose File To select a .docx file from your computer.

As soon as you select the .docx file, the plugin will show you 3 different file formats. You will see how the file will appear on WordPress.

You will notice that it ignores any styles applied to your .docx documents such as text color, background color, inner margin, outer margin, etc. Instead, it'll give you control over the layout and how to display things.

Read also: Some SEO Mistakes on Your Images You Should Avoid

You can also view the HTML code generated by the converter by clicking on the " Raw HTML "(Raw HTML). You can click on the button messages To see if there were any warnings or errors during the conversion.

If you are satisfied with the way the document is displayed in the preview, you can click on the " Insert in editor "(Insert into editor). The plugin will insert the HTML version in the visual editor of WordPress.

See also: How to give a unique style to different categories on WordPress

You will probably have to adjust one or two things depending on the efficiency of the integration.

The Mammoth converter supports the following features during conversion:

• The h1 securities h2, h3 etc.
• The lists
• Tables are imported without formatting just like cell colors
• The images embedded in the document are imported into WordPress
• Links are kept
• Frames are transformed into a paragraph
• And more

The plugin doesn't make any changes to your .docx document, it won't even be stored on your WordPress website.

Discover also some premium WordPress plugins  

You can use other WordPress plugins to give a modern appearance and to optimize the handling of your blog or website.

We offer you here some premium WordPress plugins that will help you do that.

1. Social Share & Locker Pro Theme Pack

The premium WPBakery Social Share & Locker Pro plugin has been designed for help your website to be more visible on social networks. In just a few clicks, you can either set your social media icons exactly where you want, or lock your content by requiring sharing on one of the available social networks.

You will also have 10 predefined themes and this should cover the most common wishes. All its models are Retina and work with CSS3.

Download | Demo | Web hosting

2. Use-your-Drive

Use-your-Drive will help you easily integrate Google Drive into your blog or website. This WordPress Plugin premium allows you to view, download, delete, rename files and folders directly from a page on your website.

You can use this WordPress Plugin as a file explorer, gallery, audio or video player.

See also our article on How to manage WordPress files and folders

Its other features are: the ability to view Google Drive files and folders on your website, creating forms to allow users to upload multiple files to Google Drive, adding, deleting, and renaming files and folders , downloading files as a zip and more.

Download | Demo | Web hosting

Kreatura Slider Plugin for WordPress

Here is the direct competitor to the Revolution Slider plugin, which offers pretty much the same functionality. I was particularly impressed with his transitions. It offers a user-friendly and easy-to-understand interface for beginners, which supports events " Drag n 'Drop "(Drag and Drop), live previews, Google fonts, and custom animations (2D and 3D).

We should also clarify thatit easily adapts to mobile devices and also supports related actions (Touch, Slide). It was designed not only to run faster, but also to provide actionable information for search engines.

Discover 7 WordPress plugins to take in hand the typography of your blog

I'm not telling you more, it's just a choice to consider. You can check out his demo in order to get an idea of ​​its use.

Download | Demo | Web hosting

Recommended Resources

Find out about other recommended resources to help you build and manage your website.

• 10 WordPress plugins to manage appointments
• 9 WordPress plugins to create a travel website
• How to add interactive maps to your WordPress website
• 10 WordPress plugins to create events

Conclusion

Here ! That's it for this tutorial. Hope it helps you import your Word documents to WordPress properly. Do not hesitate to share with your friends on your favorite social networks. 

However, you can also consult our resources, if you need more elements to carry out your projects of creation of Internet sites, by consulting our guide on WordPress blog creation.

If you have suggestions or remarks, leave them in our section Comments.

...