Make Pdf Word Document
Gro Bert
I am new to drop box and giving it a test run for work so forgive me if this is a newbie question.... I would like to create a document in word that has multiple links in it to other word or PDF documents. In this way, I can have a document that is clear and simple, but we will be able to easily access detailed information when needed. I would like to have the primary document, and all the link documents, in drop box so that when I share it with others, they will be able to click through the links to reach the secondary document. Is there a simple way to do this?
I would like to have the primary document, and all the link documents, in drop box so that when I share it with others, they will be able to click through the links to reach the secondary document. Is there a simple way to do this?
When you link to another file or object in an Office document, the full path to that file is used in the link. Let's assume for a minute that you're on Windows, your Dropbox folder is in its deafult location, and the files that you're linking to are in a shared folder called Docs. The full path to one of those files would look like this:
You could create a Word document and link to that file easily, and it would work just fine for you. The problem comes when you share it or try to use it on another computer. Let's assume the same details for me. The full path to that file on my computer would be:
When I open the Word document you created that contains the link to the PDF, Word on my computer would be looking for it in the same path as yours, meaning under the Lizthewizz folder, when the file on my computer is actually located under the Rich folder. The link would fail because Word can't find the file. And this doesn't even get into the fact that I can move or rename your shared folder on my computer without it changing on yours, so the full path on mine could be completely different.
I know this is an old answer but I have a similar question - we are trying to create a word doc with links to our dropbox but I can't get the links to work. Our organization all has access to/permissions to use the files I'm trying to link. I am thinking there is a simple way to place links in a word doc but I'm missing something. Can you help?
I agree that it is impossible to completely imitate (La)TeX in Word. If you just want the font, then there is an OpenType version of Computer Modern, the default font of TeX. If you want the margins, just measure them on a LaTeX document and then set them in Word accordingly (I would recommend that you use KOMA Script or memoir as a base, not the default LaTeX classes, as the look imo better on A4 and letter paper.)
This AppleScript handler sets the font for all styles. It can be expanded to set specific styles, but I have not finished it yet. I recommend using Latin Modern Roman, because it is the unicode font, which replaces CMU when working with XeLateX. Warning: There is a glitch in that when changing the name property of the font object of Word styles, a list template is applied to heading 1. I do not know why this happens. This is not a problem in the original script above, because of a complicated workaround using the find and replace command.
This script zooms word perfectly to fit a styles menu panel on the right side of the program so that you can see the other "Word Styles Setup" in action. Designed for a 13-inch monitor. (tested on Macbook Air)
Even if you cannot match LaTeX quality with MS Word, that doesn't mean you cannot produce great-looking documents with it. If you are a designer, you'll get great-looking document no matter what app you're using. Couple of months ago I read an article which made me stop and rethink. The tool one is using is important, but not the most important part of document production. The main actor from the link I provided is witnessing that.
Well, it sounds dumb, but you could technically do this. If you're required to do something in MS Word (and, well, want to "stick it to the man"), you could technically still submit your document in MS Word by first writing it in LaTeX, then writing some sort of script (you're probably stuck using VBA) to take each page of the PDF or DVI file rendered by TeX and insert it into a page of MS Word, with 0" margins on each side. It wouldn't be editable, but it would definitely look exactly like a LaTeX document. Word can probably also open PDF files as is (don't have a copy to try it out on, so I don't know), so that would also technically be in MS Word.
But beyond this (slightly absurd) suggestion, I completely agree with the other answers. TeX/LaTeX is much, much more than just a template, so trying to implement even an appreciable subset of it's features in a template-like formalism is just not going to cut it.
If you are "forced to use MS Word to write my reports", I assume that it is because you are working in a team that uses MS Word to produce collaborative documents, and not that you don't have access to TeX.
If I am the owner of the document, I first write it in LaTeX, convert it to PDF, open it in MS Word and save it, before sharing it with the team. This works well with simple documents, but only the Windows version of Word can open PDFs. I incorporate any comments I get back from the team in Word versions back in my LaTeX and make the final product a PDF from the LaTeX. The formatting is translated well, particularly if you use the same fonts, but beware that anything but very simple mathematical formulae can get mangled by this process.
For slightly more complicated documents, I use pandoc, writing the document in Markdown and then using a workflow similar to that described J. Alexander Branham, making a DOCX from the Markdown while the final product is a LaTeX to PDF from the Markdown.
For documents owned by others, I tend to have little control over the format and have to work directly with the Word, but I do what I can to clean up and simplify the mess of styles I often come across, in a way that subtly improves the final product.
Lingard's template file (LaTeX.dot) can be used to produce documents that look a lot like they've been typeset in TeX/LaTeX but you'll need to install the Computer Modern TrueType versions of fonts used by LaTeX to make them available in MS Word.
Once downloaded on the Mac, go to the download location and open the files by double-clicking. This starts Font Book which opens the tt (TrueType) font file.Font Book is included with OS/X. Basic instructions on using Font Book from Apple.
Hi I am looking for a way that I can export to a word document. I work on a local magazine published in several different areas. One of the features of the magazine is a list of local clubs and societies. We currently just have the list in Word which we then copy and paste the relevant parts each month into our design package. As we cover 7 areas and some of the clubs cover both areas every time we make a change we have to check 7 word files to make the change in each. There must be an easier way! I was hoping I could create a database with all the info and export the info to be printed onto a word document but can only see that I can do this to a CSV file which is no good for then placing into the magazine. Any help would be appreciated
- With plumsail documents you create a process using your template.
- Configure the outgoing file format and its delivery
- Add the plumsail documents extension to your database
- Select a process and match the template field with data from Airtable
- A button will appear when you click on it, and a word document will be created
We want to make your document accessible to everyone, especially to people who use assistive devices. Below are some key components on how to make your document more accessible within Microsoft Word 2016.
Tables should not be used to layout or style content on a page. Tables need to have clear structures and headers to be scanned by a screen reader. The simpler you keep the tables the easier it is for a screen reader user to scan them. Header information cannot be identified by screen readers, which makes it difficult for a user to know the table information if the table is not well structured.
Alt Text for Images, Clip-art, figures, etc. (for a full list of visuals go to Make your Word document accessible), this allows a screen reader to scan a description of the visual and state what is important about it a person who may not be able to see. To do this you need to:
The first thing to keep in mind is that the simpler you keep the tables, the easier a screen reader can scan it. Once you have your table created you need alt text. To add alt text to your table you need to:
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