[nmglug] Compatibility from MS Word 2007 to LibreOffice Writer

[Brian O'Keefe]

Maybe save it with a different name in .docx and see if the formatting 
returns to something closer to the original?

On 10/24/19 11:12 AM, Ted Pomeroy wrote:
> LeRoy, maybe try leaving it in docx format. Try to find some in person 
> help where you are so they can see the issue. I usually tell people to 
> write the text and format after it is all done. I am not familiar with 
> publisher format requirements. Good luck, Ted P.
>
> On Wed, Oct 23, 2019, 8:30 PM LeRoy Diener 
> <leroy at choosetherightside.com <mailto:leroy at choosetherightside.com>> 
> wrote:
>
>     Hi NMGLUG folks,
>
>     How can a file from MS Word 2007 retain formatting while editing
>     in LibreOffice Writer?
>
>     DETAILS
>     I have a .docx file which is a short book which I wrote in MS Word
>     2007. Most of the doc is in a 2-column layout. I have a Table of
>     Contents, which uses the "Styles" feature.
>     I opened the file in LibreOffice Writer and saved as .odt.
>     Now, when I update the Table of Contents, I lose some formatting,
>     and it's all a mess.
>
>     Any ideas?
>
>     I'm using LibreOffice 5.2.7.2
>     I found this article
>     https://office-watch.com/2017/libreoffice-5-4-ms-office-document-compatibility/
>
>     Thoughts?
>
>     (By the way, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who
>     contributes to help novices like me.)
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