# Usage Instructions

[中文](https://sheet-to-doc.wtsolutions.cn/zh-cn/latest/Usage.html)

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## Prepare Your Data and Images

First, you need to prepare the data to be converted into documents, which can be in the following formats:
   - Excel spreadsheet
   - CSV data
   - JSON data
   - JSONL data

If you need to upload images, you need to prepare the image files in advance:
   - JPEG
   - PNG
   - GIF
   - BMP
   - JPG

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For detailed instructions on data preparation, please refer to [Data and Image Preparation](ExcelData.md)
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## Prepare Your Word (.docx) Template

Next, you need to prepare a Word document template for generating the final documents. The template should contain placeholders from the Excel spreadsheet data.

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For detailed instructions on Word template preparation, please refer to [Word Template](WordTemplate.md)
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## Open Sheet-to-Doc

You can access Sheet-to-Doc in the following ways:

1. Use a modern browser (such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) to visit [https://s.wtsolutions.cn/sheet-to-doc.html](https://s.wtsolutions.cn/sheet-to-doc.html).
2. Download the tool as a desktop application for offline use (can be used without network). [Download](Download.md)
3. Use the addin version in Excel or WPS. [Download](Download.md)

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## Fill in Data

- Copy data directly from your Excel spreadsheet, or from CSV, JSON, JSONL files,
- Paste it into the "Data" field in the Sheet-to-Doc application
- You can view a data preview in the application.

## Upload Images (If any)

If you want to write images into Word templates, you also need to upload images. You can upload multiple images at once or upload them one by one. The list of uploaded files will appear below the upload area. If you don't have images to upload, you can skip this step.

## Upload Template

Upload the Word template file you prepared.

## Data and Placeholders Comparison

Compare the data input in step 1 with the content of the Word template uploaded in step 2, helping users identify errors in the template and providing suggestions for modification.

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For detailed instructions on the comparison process, please refer to [Data Comparison](Comparison.md)
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## Generate Documents       

Before generating documents, select the generation mode and define the file name.

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For detailed instructions on specific settings, please refer to [Settings](Settings.md)
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Click the "Generate" button. The tool will use data to populate the template and generate professional documents based on the template you prepared.