How to Retrieve Source and Target Texts Between Word Documents Using GroupDocs.Comparison .NET

Introduction

Identifying specific changes between two versions of a Word document can be crucial for tracking edits in collaborative projects or auditing modifications. GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET is designed to simplify this process by retrieving source and target texts from each change. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to implement this feature effectively.

Prerequisites

Before starting the implementation, ensure you have the following:

Required Libraries and Versions

Integrate GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET using one of these methods:

NuGet Package Manager Console:

Install-Package GroupDocs.Comparison -Version 25.4.0

.NET CLI:

dotnet add package GroupDocs.Comparison --version 25.4.0

Environment Setup Requirements

  • .NET Framework or .NET Core (compatible with your project version)
  • A text editor or IDE like Visual Studio

Knowledge Prerequisites

Familiarity with C# programming and basic knowledge of file I/O operations are recommended.

Setting Up GroupDocs.Comparison for .NET

To use GroupDocs.Comparison, set it up in your project environment:

  1. Install the Package: Use the commands provided above depending on your setup preference.
  2. License Acquisition: Visit GroupDocs Purchase to explore purchasing options or a free trial license. For temporary use, request one at Temporary License Page.
  3. Basic Initialization: Initialize the library in your C# project:
using GroupDocs.Comparison;
using System.IO;

string sourceDocumentPath = Path.Combine("YOUR_DOCUMENT_DIRECTORY\