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title: "Generating a document for testing"
slug: "generating-a-document-for-testing-1"
updated: 2026-11-03T13:28:48Z
published: 2026-11-03T13:28:48Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.dox42.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Generating a document for testing

When designing a template, you can easily test the outcome directly from your Add-In.

## Prerequisites

- [You have created a data map](/help/docs/creating-a-data-map).
- [You have added at least one data source to the data map](/help/docs/adding-a-data-source-to-your-data-map).

## Steps

1. In Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint, open your document template.
2. Go to the **dox42** ribbon and select **Generate.**

![Toolbar displaying various functions like Generate, Data Map, and Refresh Template options.](https://cdn.document360.io/3acc69da-1de2-431d-95a6-08ae83717b4a/Images/Documentation/setting-up-the-d365-fscm-data-sources-image-6me2xixz.png)

**dox42** ribbon in Microsoft Word

Depending on your configuration, an [input parameter](/v1/docs/configuring-input-parameters-for-a-document-template) dialog might open.
3. Optional: Select or enter a value for the input parameter.
4. Select **Generate**.

## Result

You have generated a test document from your Add-In.

> [!TIP]
> Tip
> 
> Would you like to view your test document as a PDF? Set up [bulk processing](/help/docs/mass-printing-a-word-document) and specify during generation that your documents should be printed as PDF.
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> ![](https://cdn.document360.io/3acc69da-1de2-431d-95a6-08ae83717b4a/Images/Documentation/image-1793087549905.png)
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> Displayed **Configure Bulk Letter Generation** dialog before document generation