What is a good way to convert MS Office documents to markdown -- until Microsoft adds "Saves As" option to office apps.
Anything that can run locally instead of uploading potentially sensitive stuff to random websites. Would be handy on work PCs.
Anything that can run locally instead of uploading potentially sensitive stuff to random websites. Would be handy on work PCs.
"Unauthorized software" is a thing where you work? OMFG.
I am asking about alternatives to LibreOffice for a reason (stated)
Pandoc library and Microsoft Markitdown -- that other helpful comments suggested -- seem like two options that might actually work in my case and I will give them a try. My asking here was fruitful.
Running python and using python libraries is allowed on our work pcs but not running arbitrary software and EXEs with or without an installer. I cannot override company security policy, and cannot simply "talk to" our infosec team and get them to allow me to install stuff. Hope this clarifies.
LibreOffice also allows to convert documents via command line, so there's one more bonus.
Alternatively, use pandoc, and save the command in a .sh or .ps1 to remember.
This might be useful on a personal PC -- licence seems expensive, though I like it being a one time purchase and not monthly subscription.
Will look to do the free trial to evaluate. (Hope we see more such tooling, and also push the likes of Microsoft to add native support)
My main usecase is on work PC though where I wont be able to install additional software or plugins. So was exploring python scripts and the like.
Thanks for the pointer.