Converting a LaTeX manuscript with custom equations and plots to Microsoft Word can be tricky, especially if you want to preserve formatting, math, and figures. Here’s a step-by-step guide depending on how complex your LaTeX document is:

✅ Option 1: Best for Preserving Equations and Formatting – Use TeX4ht or Pandoc

🛠 Method 1: pandoc (Recommended for modern workflows)

Install Pandoc:

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sudo apt install pandoc      # Linux
brew install pandoc          # macOS

Then convert:

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pandoc manuscript.tex -s -o manuscript.docx --mathml

Benefits:

• Outputs a .docx file.
• Converts equations to MathML (which Word supports).
• Figures can be embedded.

Caveats:

• Custom LaTeX macros may not work unless defined inline.
• TikZ figures will not render; you’ll need to export them separately (see below).

✅ Option 2: Convert Step-by-Step Manually

1. Equations

• Use MathType in Word (or the built-in Equation Editor) for native editing.