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How to Convert LaTeX to Word

Some journals require Word submissions. Here are the best methods to convert LaTeX to Word while preserving formatting.

Using Pandoc (Recommended)

Command-line tool with best results:

# Install pandoc: https://pandoc.org/installing.html

# Basic conversion:
pandoc document.tex -o document.docx

# With bibliography:
pandoc document.tex --bibliography=refs.bib -o document.docx

# Preserve math as images:
pandoc document.tex --mathjax -o document.docx

Via PDF (Simpler)

Convert PDF to Word:

% 1. Compile LaTeX to PDF normally
% 2. Open PDF in Microsoft Word
%    (Word will convert automatically)
% 3. Or use Adobe Acrobat "Export to Word"

% Note: Math may not convert perfectly

Online Tools

Web-based converters:

% Try these services:
% - latex2rtf (open source)
% - GrindEQ (commercial, good math)
% - Overleaf's Word export (limited)

% Most handle simple documents well
% Complex layouts need manual cleanup

💡 Tips

•Simplify document before converting - remove custom macros
•Pandoc handles citations well if you include the .bib file
•Always proofread the Word output - some formatting will need fixes

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