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Convert a Word Document or Selected Content to HTML Format – Full Guide

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Converting Microsoft Word content to HTML is a common requirement for publishing articles on websites, blogs, knowledge bases, or help centers. HTML files preserve structure and allow your content to be displayed consistently across browsers and platforms. This guide covers multiple approaches for converting entire documents or selected portions to clean HTML.

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Convert a Word Document to HTML format file

Convert selected content to HTML format file

Conclusion

Convert a Word Document to HTML format file

Microsoft Word includes a built-in feature that allows you to convert an entire document into an HTML file without installing any additional tools. This method is ideal when you need to publish Word content on a website, blog, or online documentation platform quickly.
By saving a document as a web page, Word automatically converts text, headings, lists, tables, and images into HTML-compatible elements, ensuring your content displays correctly in web browsers.

  1. Open the Word document you want to convert. Click File > Save As.
  2. Choose a destination folder.
  3. In the Save as window,
    • Enter a file name into the File Name textbox;
    • In the Save as type dropdown list, select Web Page (.htm; .html);
    • Click Save button.
      specify the options in the window
Result:
Word converts the entire document into an HTML file, saves images in a separate folder, and preserves key formatting such as headings, lists, tables, and basic styles.
Word converts the entire document into an HTML file
Pros
  • Built into Microsoft Word, no extra tools required
  • Very easy to use and beginner-friendly
  • Quickly converts the entire document
  • Preserves basic formatting such as headings, lists, tables, and images
Cons
  • Exports the entire document only (no partial selection)
  • Generates relatively verbose and less clean HTML code

Convert selected content to HTML format file

If you only need part of a Word document—such as a section, table, or article—you can convert just the selected content to HTML, keeping the output clean and focused without exporting the entire file. This section introduces practical methods to help you do that efficiently.

Convert selected content to HTML format with VBA code

VBA allows you to export only the selected content to an HTML file, which is especially useful for automation or batch workflows.

  1. Select the content you want to convert in your Word document.
  2. Hold down Alt + F11 to open the Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications window.
  3. Click Insert > Module, and paste the following VBA code into the Module window 
    Sub ExportSelectedToHTML()
    Dim objDoc As Document
    Dim objSelectedRange As Range
    Dim strFilePath As String
    Dim fso As Object
    If Selection.Type = wdSelectionIP Then
        MsgBox "Please select a range of text or content to proceed.!", vbExclamation, "Kutools for word"
        Exit Sub
    End If
    strFilePath = CreateObject("WScript.Shell").SpecialFolders("Desktop") & "\WordExport.html"
    Set objSelectedRange = Selection.Range
    objSelectedRange.Copy
    Set objDoc = Documents.Add(Visible:=False)
    objDoc.Range.Paste
    On Error Resume Next
    objDoc.SaveAs2 FileName:=strFilePath, FileFormat:=wdFormatFilteredHTML
    objDoc.Close SaveChanges:=False
    On Error GoTo 0
    MsgBox "Exported successfully! File saved to desktop:" & vbCrLf & strFilePath, vbInformation, "????"
End Sub
  4. Press F5 to run the macro. After converting, a message box will appear to confirm that the export was successful and display the location where the HTML file has been saved.
    a message box will appear to confirm the conversion
  5. Click OK to finish.
Pros
  • Allows precise export of only the selected content
  • Suitable for automation and repeated tasks
  • Keeps the original document unchanged
Cons
  • Requires VBA knowledge
  • Macros must be enabled, which may be restricted in some environments
  • Not beginner-friendly

Convert selected content to HTML format with Kutools for Word

If you’re looking for a fast and user-friendly way to export selected content from a Word document to HTML, Kutools for Word offers an efficient no-code solution. With just a few clicks, you can convert a specific section, table, or article into an HTML file while keeping the original document intact and well formatted.
Once Kutools for Word is installed, follow these steps to export your content:

  1. Select the part of content or whole document you want to convert.
  2. Then, click Kutools Plus > More > Export Range to File, see screenshot:
    click Export Range to File
  3. In the Export Range to File dialog box, please do the following options:
    1. Click the Browse button to choose a save location.
    2. Under File Type, select HTML file.
    3. Under File Options, choose Keep formatting to preserve the original layout and styles, or select Only export text if you want to export plain text without any formatting.
    4. Click OK to start the export.
      specify the options in the dialog box
  4. In the popped-out dialog box, enter a name for the new file.
    enter a name
Result:
Kutools will generate an HTML file containing only the selected content and save it to the specified location.
Pros
  • No coding or technical knowledge required
  • Supports exporting selected content or entire documents
  • Clean and well-structured HTML output
  • Preserves formatting accurately
  • Fast and efficient, ideal for frequent use
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Conclusion

Converting Word content to HTML can be simple or highly customized, depending on your needs:
  • Built-in Save As is perfect for quick, full-document conversions.
  • VBA code offers precision and automation for selected content.
  • Kutools for Word delivers the fastest and most user-friendly experience, especially when exporting specific sections without touching code.
By choosing the right method, you can efficiently reuse Word content for websites, blogs, documentation systems, or online publishing—saving time while maintaining professional formatting.