MS Word files are Binary encoded, so you won't be able to read them directly to the screen in the way you want. You need an interpreter. If you're running on a Windows machine, then you're in luck. You can use COM. This page explains COM and has an example at the bottom of how to read MS Word documents - http://uk2.php.net/manual/en/book.com.php Rob. -----Original Message----- From: php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of tap haran Sent: 23 September 2008 06:24 To: php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Read .doc files Hi there, I am trying to open and read a word document. I can open and read the document but the formatting has gone crazy. My aim is for an admistrator to upload a word document for viewers to read in a browser. Do I need to specify that it is a word document somewhere here <?php $filename = "chairmansreport.doc"; $file = fopen($filename,"r"); $filesize = filesize ($filename); $text = fread($file, $filesize); fclose($file); echo("<pre>$text</pre>"); ?> New Email addresses available on Yahoo! Get the Email name you've always wanted on the new @ymail and @rocketmail. Hurry before someone else does! http://mail.promotions.yahoo.com/newdomains/aa/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Are you looking for a PHP job? Join the PHP Professionals directory Now! http://www.phpclasses.org/professionals/Yahoo! Groups Links *********************************************************************************** Any opinions expressed in email are those of the individual and not necessarily those of the company. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and solely for the use of the intended recipient or entity to whom they are addressed. It may contain material protected by attorney-client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use is strictly prohibited. Random House Group + 44 (0) 20 7840 8400 http://www.randomhouse.co.uk http://www.booksattransworld.co.uk http://www.kidsatrandomhouse.co.uk Generic email address - enquiries@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Name & Registered Office: THE RANDOM HOUSE GROUP LIMITED 20 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SW1V 2SA Random House Group Ltd is registered in the United Kingdom with company No. 00954009, VAT number 102838980 ***********************************************************************************
