RichEditControl.LoadDocument() Method
Invokes the “Open…” file dialog, creates a specific importer and loads the file.
Namespace: DevExpress.Xpf.RichEdit
Assembly: DevExpress.Xpf.RichEdit.v24.2.dll
NuGet Package: DevExpress.Wpf.RichEdit
#Declaration
#Returns
Type | Description |
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Boolean | true, if the document is successfully loaded; otherwise, false. |
#Remarks
File extension determines the document format. The following file extensions are recognized:
- DOC, DOCX, RTF, TXT, HTM, HTML, MHT, XML, EPUB;
- ODT - non-encrypted files only.
If the file is in a different format than its extension indicates, or encrypted, it is not loaded. However, you can subscribe to the RichEditControl.InvalidFormatException event which occurs in this situation and examine the RichEditInvalidFormatExceptionEventArgs.Exception property to determine a reason for not loading a document.
Tip
Determine a moment when the document model can be safely modified using the Rich