title: Best way to merge sql server data with Word or PDF document
body: <p>I need to write vb.net code in my asp.net website to fill in forms using data from a sql server db. The form can be a pre-existing Word document or a PDF. After the merge then the user can adjust the inputs as needed, etc… </p>
  
  <p>Any suggestions on how I should go about this? Someone mentioned something about utilizing Open XML but I have no clue if:</p>
  
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  <li>It's the best suggestion</li>
  <li>Where to start/how to go about it.</li>
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