How to Export Azure Test Plans, Test Cases, and Results to Word/PDF
Introduction
Exporting Azure DevOps Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Results into professional documents can be crucial for reporting, auditing, and sharing test progress with stakeholders. The Export to Word/PDF extension simplifies this process by enabling teams to generate detailed reports in DOCX (Word) or PDF formats.
In this tutorial, we’ll cover how to use the Export to Word/PDF extension to export Azure Test Plans to Word, export Azure DevOps Test Cases to PDF, export Azure Test Results to Word, and export Test Suites with results to PDF in just a few clicks.
Link to Extension: Azure DevOps Export to Word/PDF Extension
Why Export Test Plans and Results?
Benefits of Exporting Test Reports:
- Comprehensive Documentation – Store test execution records for compliance and audits.
- Easy Sharing – Share reports with non-technical stakeholders who don’t have access to Azure DevOps.
- Customizable Formats – Use Word templates to format reports as needed.
- Time-Saving – Generate reports automatically instead of manually copying data.
Installing the “Export to Word/PDF” Extension
Before exporting test plans and results, the extension must be installed in your Azure DevOps Organization. Only an organization administrator can install the extension.
Steps to Install:
- Go to the Visual Studio Marketplace: Export to Word/PDF
- Click Get.
- Select the Azure DevOps Organization where you want to install it.
- Click Install and complete the installation process.
Once installed, all users in the organization can use it to export test plans, test cases, and other work items.
How to Export Test Plans and Test Cases to Word/PDF
Method 1: Export individual Test-Cases
- Navigate to your Azure DevOps project.
- Open the Export to Word/PDF extension from the sidebar.
- Select Test Plans, Test Suites and Test Cases (you can use filtering by work item type to narrow number of items)
- Select Work Items from list by selecting checkbox and clicking Add button
- Choose a custom Word template (or use the default format).
- Click Export and select Word (DOCX) or PDF.
- Download the generated report.
Method 2: Export Test-Suites / Test-Cases from Test Plans view
- Navigate to your Azure DevOps project.
- Open the Test Plans from the sidebar.
- Select Test Suite and click three dots context menu
- Select Export to Word or Export to PDF from list
- Modal with items selected to export should appear
- Choose a custom Word template (or use the default format).
- Click Export and select Word (DOCX) or PDF.
- Download the generated report.
Customizing Exported Documents
The extension allows you to use custom Word templates to format your reports. You can:
- Add company branding (logos, headers, footers).
- Include test step details and results.
- Format test reports based on stakeholder needs.
Automating Test Report Generation
With Export to Word/PDF, you can automate documentation for:
- Test Execution Reports
- Sprint Reviews
- Requirements and Specifications
- Branded Documentation
This helps ensure consistency and efficiency in report generation without manual effort.
Conclusion
Using the Export to Word/PDF extension, you can easily generate test reports from Azure DevOps Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Results in Word or PDF format. Whether you need to export test suites with results to PDF or export Azure test results to Word, this tool provides a simple and flexible solution for test documentation.
Link to Extension: Azure DevOps Export to Word/PDF Extension
