Add Watermarks to Word Documents with Python

Document watermarks are a common requirement in office automation workflows. Whether used to protect intellectual property, indicate document status, or add branding elements, watermarks provide visual identification without obstructing the main content. This tutorial demonstrates how to use Python to add both text and image watermarks to Word documents. The methods introduced here are suitable for batch processing company reports, adding confidentiality labels, or creating branded document templates. Environment Setup Install the required library using pip: pip install Spire.Doc Spire.Doc for Python provides a comprehensive API for Word document manipulation, including watermark insertion, document property management, and format conversion. Add a Text Watermark Text watermarks are commonly used to indicate document status, such as “Draft,” “Confidential,” or to add copyright notices. The following example demonstrates how to insert a diagonal text watermark: from spire.doc import * f