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Populate a Microsoft Word Template doesn't work on Rich Text Control

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Posted on by AJ-09100332-0
I am trying to populate a Microsoft word template, the function can detect Plain Text control, but not Rich text control.
Even with the simplest file containing only one Rich Text Control.
 
Attached is the error code that I received.
 
Does anyone knows how to fix this?
 
Thanks!
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    developerAJ 4,763 on at
    Unfortunately, this is a known limitation — the Populate a Microsoft Word Template action in Power Automate only supports Plain Text Content Controls, not Rich Text Controls.
    💡 Workarounds:
    • Replace Rich Text controls with Plain Text controls in the Word template (recommended for stability).
    • Use a third-party connector (like Encodian or Plumsail) that supports rich text and advanced formatting.
    • Alternatively, generate an HTML file dynamically in Power Automate, then convert it to Word or PDF using a connector.
    • For full control, use an Azure Function to programmatically populate the document.

    There’s no native fix yet — hopefully Microsoft will expand support in future updates
     

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    developerAJ 4,763 on at

    @AJ-09100332-0 i hope your query is resolved

     

    If this solution helped you resolve your issue, kindly mark it as accepted — it makes it easier for others to find and also closes the discussion. If you found it useful, a Like ❤️ would be greatly appreciated!

    🏷️ Please tag me @developerAJ if you still have any queries or issue persists.

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