Convert DOC (Word) to LATEX

The DOC file extension, standing for "Microsoft Word Document", is a legacy format used by Microsoft Word. Introduced in the early 1980s with Microsoft Word for MS-DOS, it became the standard format for saving documents until the adoption of the DOCX format with Microsoft Word 2007. DOC files encapsulate text, formatting, images, and other document elements, and were pivotal in advancing word processing capabilities, offering extensive features for creating professional and complex documents in both personal and professional contexts. Despite the shift to DOCX, DOC files remain significant for their compatibility with older software versions and extensive archival of legacy documents.

LaTeX, short for "Lamport TeX", is a typesetting system widely used for producing scientific and mathematical documents due to its powerful handling of formulas and bibliographies. LaTeX files contain plain text formatted with LaTeX markup language, which then gets processed to produce high-quality PDFs. Originating from Donald Knuth's TeX system in the late 1970s, LaTeX was further developed by Leslie Lamport in the 1980s to simplify document preparation. It remains essential in academia and research for creating complex documents with precision and clarity.