Word DOCX Metadata
Proposals and resumes in DOCX often still say who wrote them. Inspect properties locally before you export or send.
Inspect metadata
Browser-only OOXML property read.
- Runs entirely in your browser — no upload to Rewipe servers.
- Max file size: 12.00 MB.
- Images can be wiped and downloaded here (client-side). Full mobile privacy pass stays in the Rewipe app.
Quick answer
DOCX metadata includes creator, lastModifiedBy, company, and dates inside the OOXML package. Inspect a .docx below in your browser, then clear identity fields with Word’s document inspector and verify again.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | .docx only (not legacy .doc) |
| Inspect | Client-side |
| Sibling guides | Excel XLSX · PowerPoint PPTX |
| Upload | None |
Word-specific leaks
- Author on client proposals
- Template company names
- Total editing time / revision (when present)
- Exported PDF inheriting Creator from Word
DOCX vs PDF handoff
| Stage | Check | Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Editing DOCX | core/app properties | This page + Word Inspector |
| After PDF export | Author/Creator | PDF Metadata Cleaner |
Clean Word metadata
- Inspect DOCX. Drop the file below.
- Inspect Document in Word. Remove personal information.
- If you export PDF. Re-check with the PDF cleaner page.
Why a Word-only URL
- Exact match for DOCX queries
- Mentions PDF export pitfall without duplicating the PDF article
- Same no-upload inspector as Office hub
- Short bullets for AI answers
DOCX FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I use .doc? | This inspector targets OOXML (.docx). Convert to DOCX or clean inside Word first. |