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- Restart VS Code if prompted.
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- The extension will automatically handle supported file types (.docx, .xlsx, .pdf, .csv, .tsv, .md).
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### Can I edit files in the Document Viewer?
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Yes, the Document Viewer allows basic editing of Word, Excel, Markdown, CSV, and TSV files directly within VS Code. This extension focuses on essential<supstyle="font-size:70%">®</sup> editing tasks to streamline your workflow. For advanced features such as applying formulas, formatting, and complex spreadsheet functions, we recommend using the [Syncfusion® Spreadsheet component](https://www.syncfusion.com/javascript-ui-controls/js-spreadsheet).
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### Is the Document Viewer suitable for large datasets?
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Yes, the extension's sorting and filtering tools are designed to help you organize and analyze large datasets efficiently.
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### Can I customize the document viewer features?
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Yes, you can customize the Document Viewer’s features. Options such as read-only mode, sorting, and filtering can be managed directly from the status bar or through VS Code settings. Editing is supported for all file types included except PDF, and sorting and filtering features are specifically available for spreadsheet formats like Excel, CSV, and TSV files.
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### Is there a way to ensure data integrity while reviewing files?
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Yes, by using the Read-Only Mode, you can ensure that data remains unchanged while reviewing sensitive or critical files.
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### How do I view Microsoft Word documents in VS Code?
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You can view Microsoft Word documents (.docx) directly in VS Code using the Syncfusion Document Viewer extension. Simply install the extension from the VS Code marketplace, then open any .docx file in your workspace. The extension provides a built-in viewer that renders Word documents with formatting preserved, allowing you to read and perform basic editing operations without leaving your development environment.
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### Can I edit Word files in VS Code with this extension?
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### Can I view PDF files in VS Code?
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Yes, the Document Viewer extension supports minimal editing of Microsoft Word documents. While it's primarily designed for viewing, you can perform basic text modifications and content updates. However, for advanced formatting and complex editing tasks, you may still need to use Microsoft Word for full functionality.
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Yes, you can view PDF files directly in Visual Studio using the Document Viewer extension:
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- Install the Document Viewer extension from the VS Code Marketplace.
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- Open a .pdf file in your workspace.
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- The extension will render the PDF within VS Code, allowing you to view the document with preserved formatting. You can navigate pages, zoom in/out, and search text within the PDF.
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### How to view and edit Excel files (.xlsx) in VS Code?
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- Perform basic spreadsheet operations, such as filtering and sorting
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- Configure read-only mode if you only need viewing capabilities
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### How do I view Markdown files in VS Code?
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You can view Markdown (.md) files directly in VS Code using the Document Viewer extension. Simply install the extension from the VS Code marketplace and open any .md file in your workspace. The extension provides a built-in viewer that renders markdown files with formatting, allowing you to read and perform basic editing operations without leaving your development environment.
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### How do I view CSV and TSV files with proper column alignment in VS Code?
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The extension provides enhanced viewing for CSV and TSV files with proper column alignment and formatting. Features include:
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- Large file handling: Efficiently handles large CSV/TSV files without performance issues
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- Customizable display: Configure column widths and viewing preferences
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### Does the Document Viewer support other file formats like Word or PDF?
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### Can I edit files in the Document Viewer?
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Yes, it supports PDF, Word, Markdown, Excel, CSV, and TSV files.
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Yes, the Document Viewer allows basic editing of Word, Excel, Markdown, CSV, and TSV files directly within VS Code. This extension focuses on essential<supstyle="font-size:70%">®</sup> editing tasks to streamline your workflow. For advanced features such as applying formulas, formatting, and complex spreadsheet functions, we recommend using the [Syncfusion® Spreadsheet component](https://www.syncfusion.com/javascript-ui-controls/js-spreadsheet).
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### Can I view PDF files in VS Code?
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### Can I edit Word files in VS Code with this extension?
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- Open a .pdf file in your workspace.
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- The extension will render the PDF within VS Code, allowing you to view the document with preserved formatting. You can navigate pages, zoom in/out, and search text within the PDF.
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Yes, the Document Viewer extension supports minimal editing of Microsoft Word documents. While it's primarily designed for viewing, you can perform basic text modifications and content updates. However, for advanced formatting and complex editing tasks, you may still need to use Microsoft Word for full functionality.
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### Is the Document Viewer suitable for large datasets?
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Yes, you can customize the Document Viewer’s features. Options such as read-only mode, sorting, and filtering can be managed directly from the status bar or through VS Code settings. Editing is supported for all file types included except PDF, and sorting and filtering features are specifically available for spreadsheet formats like Excel, CSV, and TSV files.
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### Is there a way to ensure data integrity while reviewing files?
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Yes, by using the Read-Only Mode, you can ensure that data remains unchanged while reviewing sensitive or critical files.
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Yes, it supports PDF, Word, Markdown, Excel, CSV, and TSV files.
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### What file formats are supported by the Document Viewer extension?
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### Does the Document Viewer support Markdown files in VS Code?
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Yes, as of the latest version, the Document Viewer extension does support Markdown (.md) files in Visual Studio Code. In addition to Markdown, it allows viewing and light editing of Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel), PDFs, CSV, and TSV files directly within the VS Code editor.
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### Does the Document Viewer Extension upload or transfer my files to a remote server before rendering them in VS Code?
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No. The extension uses Syncfusion’s pure-JavaScript Document Editor, Spreadsheet, PDF Viewer, and Markdown editor components to parse and render your files entirely on the client. Your document data never leaves your machine, and no internet connection or server-side processing is required.
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Yes, the Document Viewer extension does support Markdown (.md) files in Visual Studio Code. In addition to Markdown, it allows viewing and light editing of Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel), PDFs, CSV, and TSV files directly within the VS Code editor.
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### Does viewing PDF files in Document Viewer Extension requires any external dependencies?
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No. The extension uses Syncfusion's standalone PDF viewer component, ensuring seamless setup and consistent PDF rendering directly within the VS Code.
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No. The extension uses Syncfusion’s pure-JavaScript Document Editor, Spreadsheet, PDF Viewer, and Markdown editor components to parse and render your files entirely on the client. Your document data never leaves your machine, and no internet connection or server-side processing is required.
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### How does the Document Viewer compare to other VS Code document extensions?
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- Enterprise-grade: Built by Syncfusion, known for professional development tools
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- Markdown Editing: Adding images currently requires a valid image URL, as support for adding file paths is not provided.
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### How do I troubleshoot common issues with the Document Viewer extension?
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We would love to hear from you! Please contact us through our [Syncfusion® Feedback Portal](https://www.syncfusion.com/feedback/extension).
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## Overview
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The **Document Viewer** extension for Visual Studio Code simplifies data handling by integrating essential features directly into the coding environment. It allows users to view Word, Excel, PDF, Markdown, CSV, and TSV files and provides editing and management features for all supported formats apart from PDF directly within Visual Studio Code without any additional tools.
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The **Document Viewer** extension enables developers to seamlessly view Word, Excel, Pdf, Markdown, CSV, and TSV files directly within VS Code. No more switching between applications - keep your workflow uninterrupted by viewing documents in the same environment where you code.
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## Key Features
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-**Effortless Viewing**: Seamlessly open and view Word (`.docx`, `.dotx`, `.docm`, `.dot`, `.doc`, `.rtf`), Excel (`.xlsx`, `.xls`, `.xlsm`, `.xltx`, `.xltm`, `.xlsb`, `.xlt`), PDF (`.pdf`), Markdown(`.md`), CSV (`.csv`), and TSV (`.tsv`) files.
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-**Effortless Viewing**: Seamlessly open and view Word (`.docx`, `.dotx`, `.docm`, `.dot`, `.doc`, `.rtf`), Excel (`.xlsx`, `.xls`, `.xlsm`, `.xltx`, `.xltm`, `.xlsb`, `.xlt`), PDF (`.pdf`), Markdown(`.md`), CSV (`.csv`), and TSV (`.tsv`) files.
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-**Edit**: Edit, and save Word, Excel, Markdown, CSV, and TSV files.
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## Document Viewer 4.0.0
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The **Document Viewer** 4.0.0 for Visual Studio Code now empowers seamless support for viewing and editing Markdown(`.md`) files while extending its versatility through enhanced compatibility with Excel file formats, including `.xlsm`, `.xltx`, `.xltm`, `.xlsb`, `.xlt`.
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-**View and Edit Files**: Open and edit Markdown and included Excel format files within Vs code environment.
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-**Read-Only Mode**: Enable read-only mode to secure your content and eliminate the risk of unintended edits.
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-**Sorting and Filtering**:Instantly organize and explore your spreadsheet data using intuitive sorting and filtering options available in column header.
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The **Document Viewer** 4.0.0 for Visual Studio Code now empowers seamless support for viewing and editing Markdown (`.md`) files while extending its versatility through enhanced compatibility with Excel file formats, including `.xlsm`, `.xltx`, `.xltm`, `.xlsb`, `.xlt`.
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