Review the updates in released versions of the Word package such as new and enhanced features as well as fixes and limitations. The page also lists the release dates of each version, and the compatible Control Room and Bot Agent versions.

Versions summary

The following table lists the versions of Word package released either with an Automation 360 release or as a package-only release (in descending order of release dates). Click the version link for information about updates in that package version.

Version Release date Release type Bot Agent version Control Room build
1.1.1 14 November 2025 Package-only; post Automation 360 v.38 release 22.3 or later 19714 or later
1.0.3 15 September 2025 Package-only; post Automation 360 v.38 release 22.3 or later 19714 or later
Note:
  • To download an individual package (updated in an Automation 360 release where you want only the package), use this URL:

    https://aai-artifacts.my.automationanywhere.digital/packages/<package-file-name>-<version.number>.jar

  • For Word package, the naming convention is: bot-command-word-<version.number>.jar

    For example, bot-command-word-1.0.2.jar

Note:

For detailed steps on downloading a package and manually adding it to the Control Room, see Add packages to the Control Room.

1.1.1

  • Compatible Bot Agent version: 22.3 or later
  • Compatible Control Room version: 19714 or later
What's new
New actions added to the Word package
The Word package is now updated to include the following new actions:
  • Find and replace picture action

    Enables you to locate images in a Word document based on their title or alt text and replace them with a different image.. This action streamlines visual content updates across documents, improving efficiency and consistency in automation workflows.

  • Insert picture action

    Enables you to insert images into a Word document at a specified location. You can use this action to automate image placement in Word documents, enhancing document personalization and branding workflows.

  • Insert table action

    Enables you to insert images into a Word document at a specified position. You can use this action to automate image insertion in Word documents that enhances customization of documents and branding workflows.

  • Read table action

    Enables you to extract data from a table within a Word document and store it in a datatable variable. This action automates data extraction from Word documents, which streamlines workflows that involve structured content like forms, reports, or templates.

1.0.3

  • Compatible Bot Agent version: 22.3 or later
  • Compatible Control Room version: 19714 or later
What's new
Introducing the Word package
We now have the Word package that enables you to create, open, read, save, and edit Microsoft Word documents within your automations. With these capabilities, you can automate document creation, extract and update content, and streamline your document management processes saving time and reducing manual effort.
Note: The Word package is applicable only for the Microsoft Word desktop application on Windows, and can be used only in Task Bots.

Word package