Excel spreadsheets are one of the most popular file formats for data storage today. Application developers frequently extract data from these spreadsheets for further analysis, reporting, or integration into other systems. Extracting formatted text from Excel files is especially valuable because it preserves the structure and styling of the data, which makes it easier to maintain the visual representation of extracted data. For instance, if you are dealing with financial reports, keeping formatting intact is essential for clarity and presentation.

This article will guide you through a seamless way to extract formatted text from Excel spreadsheets using the Cloud .NET SDK. Let’s get started!

Steps to Extract Formatted Text from Excel Files using .NET REST API

1. Sign up and get your API credentials from the GroupDocs Cloud Dashboard
2. Install GroupDocs.Parser Cloud SDK for .NET using the NuGet package
3. Instantiate the Configuration class with your cloud API credentials
4. Initialize the FileApi class to upload the Excel file to cloud storage
5. Create a ParseApi object to extract formatted text
6. Set up file info using the FileInfo object
7. Set text extraction options with HTML-formatted output
8. Create and execute the text extraction request
9. Save the extracted formatted text to a new HTML file in cloud storage

Please follow these steps to streamline formatted text extraction from Excel spreadsheets in C# apps. You can easily integrate the extracted text into other platforms, like CRM systems or data analytics tools, and provide a seamless way to handle data across various applications and OS (Windows, Linux, macOS). With the right tools and approach, retrieving data from Excel spreadsheets can be simple, efficient, and scalable.

Code to Extract Formatted Text from Excel Files in C#

Programmatically extracting formatted text from Excel spreadsheets using the .NET REST API offers a significant advantage for .NET developers. It enables them to fetch, process, and analyze data with precision. By leveraging the Cloud REST API, you can automate this process, save time, and maintain the structure of your data. This approach could serve you well when handling complex Excel spreadsheets where retaining the original formatting is crucial for readability and presentation.

If you are looking to enhance the portfolio of your cross-platform Word document data extraction applications, please check out our article on how to extract images from Word documents using the .NET REST API.