Convert DOC (Word) to TEIXML

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.

The TEIXML file extension refers to the Text Encoding Initiative XML (TEI XML), a standardized format for encoding texts in the humanities and social sciences. Developed in the 1980s, TEI XML facilitates the digital representation of texts, enabling detailed markup of structural, semantic, and presentational features. It is widely used for creating and sharing digital editions of texts, ensuring interoperability and preservation. TEI XML is an application of Extensible Markup Language (XML), that provides a flexible and robust framework for text encoding.