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Word (DOCX) for Word 2007 & 2010
Word Markup Language was introduced in Word 2003 and is the standard format in Word 2007 and is
based on XML (extensible markup language) replacing the binary format used in previous versions of
Word.
The same options that work for RTF apply here as well.
DOC
A binary format containing text formatting information (as well as scripts and undo information) used by
Microsoft Word versions prior to Word 2007.
Available only using the external file option.
ODT
Open Document Textfile are created by programs using the OASIS Open Document XML-based
standard. Open Document text files can be opened and edited with any Open Office-compatible
program, including NeoOffice (Mac), AbiWord (Mac & Windows), and KWord (Unix).
HTM
Hypertext markup language is the predominant markup language for web pages. It provides a means to
describe the structure and formatting of text-based information in a document.
This format can be used my Microsoft Excel or a Web browser such as Internet Explorer. Additionally it
can be used to send the result to a web page editor like Adobe Dreamweaver.
When used for Excel there are two relevant formatting options.
Create body text
Straight text using the same font and font sizes. There will be no text wrapping or merging of cells.
Retain Word and Paragraph Formatting
Maintains fonts and font sizes. Text wrapping and merging of cells will be used to position elements on
the page.
Excel Spreadsheet ML
SpreadsheetML is an XML dialect developed by Microsoft to represent information in an Excel workbook.
It was introduced in Excel 2003 and is the default format in Excel 2007.
The same formatting options for html also apply here. In this format there are these additional options.
Ignore all text outside of tables
Will include only the spreadsheet itself, no information outside the grid will be included.
Convert Figures into numbers
Numbers as text will be converted to numbers.
Create one worksheet per page
One worksheet is created per scanned page. If a page contains tables and text, all will be placed on the
same worksheet.
Create one worksheet per table
One worksheet is created per table in scanned page(s). Useful for tables of different sizes or headings
