DevExpress.Wpf.RichEdit 26.1.6

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dotnet add package DevExpress.Wpf.RichEdit --version 26.1.6
                    
NuGet\Install-Package DevExpress.Wpf.RichEdit -Version 26.1.6
                    
This command is intended to be used within the Package Manager Console in Visual Studio, as it uses the NuGet module's version of Install-Package.
<PackageReference Include="DevExpress.Wpf.RichEdit" Version="26.1.6" />
                    
For projects that support PackageReference, copy this XML node into the project file to reference the package.
<PackageVersion Include="DevExpress.Wpf.RichEdit" Version="26.1.6" />
                    
Directory.Packages.props
<PackageReference Include="DevExpress.Wpf.RichEdit" />
                    
Project file
For projects that support Central Package Management (CPM), copy this XML node into the solution Directory.Packages.props file to version the package.
paket add DevExpress.Wpf.RichEdit --version 26.1.6
                    
#r "nuget: DevExpress.Wpf.RichEdit, 26.1.6"
                    
#r directive can be used in F# Interactive and Polyglot Notebooks. Copy this into the interactive tool or source code of the script to reference the package.
#:package DevExpress.Wpf.RichEdit@26.1.6
                    
#:package directive can be used in C# file-based apps starting in .NET 10 preview 4. Copy this into a .cs file before any lines of code to reference the package.
#addin nuget:?package=DevExpress.Wpf.RichEdit&version=26.1.6
                    
Install as a Cake Addin
#tool nuget:?package=DevExpress.Wpf.RichEdit&version=26.1.6
                    
Install as a Cake Tool

DevExpress WPF Rich Text Editor

The DevExpress.Wpf.RichEdit package includes the RichEditControl for WPF applications, a Microsoft Word-inspired document processing control for WPF applications that allows you to view, edit, print, and convert documents.

RichEditControl supports DOC, DOCX, DOCM, DOT, DOTX, DOTM, RTF, TXT, HTML, MHTML, OpenDocument, WordML, and XML formats, and can export documents to PDF and image formats (PNG, JPEG, BMP, TIFF, EMF, WMF, GIF).

Key Features

  • Word-Inspired Editing: Ribbon/toolbar UI, multiple document views (Print Layout, Simple, Draft), rulers, zoom, and page layout options.
  • Rich Document Model: Character and paragraph formatting, styles, bullets and numbering, tables, images, shapes, headers and footers, bookmarks, hyperlinks, and form fields.
  • Mail Merge and Fields: Generate multiple documents from a single template using data-bound fields with a merged data preview.
  • Spell Check and AutoCorrect: On-demand and type-as-you-go spell checking with Word-inspired options dialogs.
  • Printing and Export: Preview, print, and export documents to PDF and popular image formats.
  • Document Protection: Password protection, encryption, read-only regions, and user permissions.
  • Review and Collaboration: Track changes, add comments, and manage revisions.
  • MVVM Support: Bind document content and commands using the MVVM pattern.

Examples

Add a RichEditControl

<Window
    x:Class="RichEditSample.MainWindow"
    xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"
    xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml"
    xmlns:dxre="http://schemas.devexpress.com/winfx/2008/xaml/richedit">
    <Grid>
        <dxre:RichEditControl x:Name="richEditControl" />
    </Grid>
</Window>

Load and Save a Document

<Grid>
    <dxre:RichEditControl CommandBarStyle="Ribbon"
                          DocumentSource="pack://application:,,,/WpfApplication1;component/Document.docx"/>
</Grid>
using DevExpress.XtraRichEdit;

// Load a document.
richEditControl.LoadDocument("Document.docx", DocumentFormat.OpenXml);

// Save the document to a different format.
richEditControl.ExportToPdf("Document.pdf");

Evaluation Period, Pricing Options, and Licensing Terms

Whether you own a license or want to start a 30-day evaluation period, register your DevExpress license key. To obtain your key, log in to the DevExpress Download Manager. Use your existing DevExpress.com account or create a new account for free. For additional registration instructions, see License Key for DevExpress Products.

If you purchase a license after evaluating a product, re-register your updated DevExpress license key to remove evaluation version warnings and messages.

This package is included in the following commercial subscriptions:

See DevExpress Subscriptions & Licensing for subscription comparison tables, purchasing FAQ, and licensing information.

Documentation

Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

To access SBOM files for DevExpress packages, please refer to the following article: Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for DevExpress .NET assemblies/NuGet packages, JavaScript, VCL and other redistributable artifacts.

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.NET Framework net462 is compatible.  net463 was computed.  net47 was computed.  net471 was computed.  net472 was computed.  net48 was computed.  net481 was computed. 
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NuGet packages (12)

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DevExpress.Wpf.RichEdit.ja

Target Platform/Framework: Desktop DevExpress Product Libraries Used: WPF UI components (https://www.devexpress.com/wpf) Available in the following DevExpress Subscription(s): Universal, DXperience, WPF, Reporting

DevExpress.Wpf.RichEdit.de

Target Platform/Framework: Desktop DevExpress Product Libraries Used: WPF UI components (https://www.devexpress.com/wpf) Available in the following DevExpress Subscription(s): Universal, DXperience, WPF, Reporting

DevExpress.Wpf.ExpressionEditor

Target Platform/Framework: Desktop DevExpress Product Libraries Used: WPF UI components (https://www.devexpress.com/wpf) Available in the following DevExpress Subscription(s): Universal, DXperience, WPF, Reporting

DevExpress.Wpf.Reporting

Target Platform/Framework: Desktop DevExpress Product Libraries Used: .NET Reporting (https://www.devexpress.com/subscriptions/reporting) Available in the following DevExpress Subscription(s): Universal, DXperience, WPF, Reporting

DevExpress.Wpf

Target Platform/Framework: Desktop DevExpress Product Libraries Used: WPF UI components (https://www.devexpress.com/wpf) Available in the following DevExpress Subscription(s): Universal, DXperience, WPF

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