Convert DOC (Word) to LTX

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.

An LTX file is a LaTeX Document. It contains LaTeX typesetting markup tags and properties that define the document structure and content. Primarily used in academia for creating scientific papers and journal articles, LTX files are plain text documents that can be edited with any text editor, though specialized LaTeX editors like MiKTeX and TeXworks offer helpful syntax highlighting. LaTeX, developed in the early 1980s by Leslie Lamport, is widely used for its precision in document formatting.