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Ways to Open Docx with Linux
The new Microsoft 2007 had came into existence and users have started getting docx, pptx and xlsx files. Users of Microsoft office 2003 are likely frustrating to look for ways to convert, open and edit these documents.
The document formats that have been referred above are called OOXML, OpenXML or Office Open XML. They are entirely different from the documents that are generated using the Microsoft 2000, 2003, 2007 and XP formats. The old formats are based on binary while the new format is specifically based on XML.
Many tools and converters have been created to open these documents in other format. However, there are difficulties in looking for converter for Linux Operating System. IT experts have found alternative ways beneficial to Linux users to open docx format files quickly and easily.
1. It will be convenient and easy for Linux users to convert their docx documents online. Below are some recommended websites that Linux users can convert their docx files to doc files that are also compatible with the MS 97-2003 operating system.
1. Docx Converter
Website: www.docx-converter.com
This application lets you browse your docx files and convert it online. Other way is to download the application tool for free to your computer.
2. DOCX2DOC
Website: www.docx2doc.com
This site can give you also two alternatives. First, you can convert your docs file to doc format. However, it costs $5 for an instant access or either a 24-hour of free conversions. Also, this application is available for download.
3. www.zamzar.com
This site can provide online conversion for free. It can convert docx files, as well as pptx and xlsx file formats.
2. Other method of opening a docx format document with Linux is a tool known as the OpenOfficeOpenXML Translator. This procedure is intended for command line and is best suited for automated and batch conversions between OpenDocument Format and OpenXML. This application can function on all Linux distributions like the Fedora, Ubuntu, SUSE, Debian, Mandriva and others.
1. To start, install the programs named rpm2cpio and cpio.
2. Copy one file coming out of the RPM like it was a zip file. You are not in the installation of RPM, so no need to worry if your system is running a non-RPM system such as the Debian, Ubuntu or Slackware.
3. To use it in converting docx file to an odt file, run the
OdfConverter /i example.docx
4. Then an odt file will be in the same directory as the format docx. You can now open the odf file in your favorite suite.