How can I convert math-less latex documents into Microsoft Word?

Print or compile it to an image, then paste it in a word file. Then copy and paste the source and/or textual form, and paste it in the document invisible under the image.

This does 3 things:

  1. Works independent of MS Word version. Pasting an image in a word file is not a new feature
  2. Includes the text in the document. Many companies want this so they can do a textual search for keywords (to narrow down or sift resumes)
  3. Sticks it to the Word users (makes me smile inside)

Then I usually go find a different company that likes computer nerds.


There is a commercial product called GrindEQ which can also convert math. Another option is to import your LaTeX into LyX, and output as a Word document.

Aside from the free solution using LyX, you can use LaTeX2RTF, which works okay. Also latex2doc which is a bit more sophisticated. Lastly, there is Pandoc which is a more universal converter.

Your mileage may vary, which is why I am inundating you with choices.


The tug.org page has a significant list here. This list is in two parts, including both LaTeX to 'PC textprocessors' and 'PC textprocessors' to LaTeX, you want to look at the former.