How to convert MS word doc so their readable on my Libre?

bob1xxx · 03-07-2010, 04:50 PM

Ok found some free downloadable versions of Dashiell Hammett's works and there in a unreadable Microsoft word doc format. Calibre can't convert them is there some way to convert them to a simple text file or other format that's compatible with the Libre? Thanks for any constructive post .

Nakor · 03-07-2010, 05:01 PM

Could try Atlantis Word Processor, according to the MR Wiki it can do .doc -> ePub. It has a free trial period but isn't freeware.

http://www.atlantiswordprocessor.com/en/downloads.htm

Alternatively try poking through the rest of this list. Even if one doesn't open .doc files, maybe you can find one that will let you copy and paste the document over without losing formatting.

https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/EPub...ation_software

Ken Maltby · 03-07-2010, 05:14 PM

You might try the free "MS Word viewer" (google that)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/891090

Luck;
Ken

Desertway · 03-07-2010, 07:13 PM

Can you save the .doc file as an .html file and let Calibre convert that?

Solicitous · 03-07-2010, 08:10 PM

You could open the file in MS Word and save as a .rtf (rich text file), then use calibre to convert from .rtf to your desired format for your reader.

Ken Maltby · 03-07-2010, 08:36 PM

Try a google of "ms word alternative"

A well liked option:

http://www.openoffice.org/

Luck;
Ken

bob1xxx · 03-08-2010, 12:50 AM

Cool thanks guys for the info so far, that worked saving the file in rich text and then calibre converting into epub thanks. I'm really enjoying my libre so far, I think I've made good choice Being a newbie I just need some help with the formats and conversion process Thanks again.

GhostHawk · 03-08-2010, 08:01 AM

Open it in word, or other word document reader, save as, choose rtf instead of doc.

I can change about 3 books in a minute if I hustle.

03-07-2010, 04:50 PM	#1
bob1xxx Zealot Posts: 116 Karma: 490 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Gabriel Califorina Device: kindle k3 and k2 and White Aluratek Libre Pro	How to convert MS word doc so their readable on my Libre? Ok found some free downloadable versions of Dashiell Hammett's works and there in a unreadable Microsoft word doc format. Calibre can't convert them is there some way to convert them to a simple text file or other format that's compatible with the Libre? Thanks for any constructive post . Last edited by bob1xxx; 03-07-2010 at 04:52 PM.

03-08-2010, 12:50 AM	#7
bob1xxx Zealot Posts: 116 Karma: 490 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Gabriel Califorina Device: kindle k3 and k2 and White Aluratek Libre Pro	Cool thanks guys for the info so far, that worked saving the file in rich text and then calibre converting into epub thanks. I'm really enjoying my libre so far, I think I've made good choice Being a newbie I just need some help with the formats and conversion process Thanks again. Last edited by bob1xxx; 03-08-2010 at 01:56 AM.

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03-07-2010, 05:01 PM	#2
Nakor Addict Posts: 214 Karma: 511602 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: BC, Canada Device: Aluratek Libre	Could try Atlantis Word Processor, according to the MR Wiki it can do .doc -> ePub. It has a free trial period but isn't freeware. http://www.atlantiswordprocessor.com/en/downloads.htm Alternatively try poking through the rest of this list. Even if one doesn't open .doc files, maybe you can find one that will let you copy and paste the document over without losing formatting. https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/EPub...ation_software

03-07-2010, 05:14 PM	#3
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,465 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	You might try the free "MS Word viewer" (google that) http://support.microsoft.com/kb/891090 Luck; Ken

03-07-2010, 07:13 PM	#4
Desertway Addict Posts: 313 Karma: 1701842 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kindle Oasis 3	Can you save the .doc file as an .html file and let Calibre convert that?

03-07-2010, 08:10 PM	#5
Solicitous Wizard Posts: 1,434 Karma: 1525776 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TAS, Australia Device: Astak Pocket Pro (Black), 2 x Kindle WiFi (Graphite), iPod Touch 4G	You could open the file in MS Word and save as a .rtf (rich text file), then use calibre to convert from .rtf to your desired format for your reader.

03-07-2010, 08:36 PM	#6
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,465 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	Try a google of "ms word alternative" A well liked option: http://www.openoffice.org/ Luck; Ken

03-08-2010, 08:01 AM	#8
GhostHawk Data Privateer! Posts: 586 Karma: 62887 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fargo ND Device: Ectaco Jetbook& Jetbook Lite	Open it in word, or other word document reader, save as, choose rtf instead of doc. I can change about 3 books in a minute if I hustle.

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