# DOCX

> Create, edit, and structure professional Word documents (.docx) with clean formatting, styles, tables, headers, and consistent layout. Use when the user asks for a Word document, report, proposal, memo, letter, contract draft, or any .docx file. Prefer this over plain text or markdown when a proper document is requested.

- Skill: `itsual/docx` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add itsual/docx`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/itsual/docx/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: itsual (https://skillmd.com/u/itsual)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/itsual/docx

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# DOCX – Word Document Production

## Overview

Produce high-quality, well-structured Word documents that look professional and are easy to edit later. Favor semantic structure (styles, headings) over manual formatting.

## When to Use

- User requests a .docx, Word document, report, proposal, memo, letter, or similar
- Content needs formal formatting, headers/footers, page numbers, or tables
- Deliverable must be editable in Microsoft Word or compatible tools

## Core Principles

- Use proper heading styles (Heading 1, Heading 2…) instead of bold + large font
- Prefer tables for structured data, not manual tab alignment
- Keep consistent fonts, spacing, and margins throughout
- Include header/footer with document title, page numbers, and date when appropriate
- Make documents accessible (meaningful heading structure, alt text for images when relevant)
- Avoid excessive manual formatting that breaks when content is edited

## Recommended Workflow

1. Clarify purpose, audience, and required sections
2. Define a clean document structure (title, headings, sections)
3. Apply consistent styles and theme
4. Add tables, lists, and visuals with restraint
5. Include header, footer, and page numbers if the document is multi-page
6. Do a final visual and structural review

## Verification

- [ ] Document opens cleanly in Word / Google Docs / LibreOffice
- [ ] Heading structure is logical and navigable
- [ ] Formatting is consistent (no random font/size changes)
- [ ] Tables and images are properly aligned
- [ ] Header/footer and page numbers work as expected
- [ ] File is saved as .docx

## Common Pitfalls

- Using spaces or tabs for layout instead of tables or proper alignment
- Mixing too many fonts or colors
- Forgetting page numbers on longer documents
- Creating documents that look good only in one specific viewer