Step-by-Step: Markdown to Word DOCX

Before you begin

Make sure your Markdown file uses ordinary heading syntax (#, ##), lists and tables where needed. Images referenced with relative paths should be stored near the document in a predictable folder structure.

Convert in four steps

1. Save your source as proposal.md or another .md filename.
2. Open the Markdown file in MDTranscode on Windows and inspect the HTML preview.
3. Choose Word export. Use Standard styling for a fast document; if your version supports it, select Native/Minimal or a validated .dotx template.
4. Export to DOCX, open it in Word and check headings, tables, images and any table of contents fields.

Example Markdown

# Project proposal

## Scope
- Research
- Implementation
- Review

| Deliverable | Status |
| --- | --- |
| Draft | Ready |

Make the final document more professional

When using the v1.0.8.0 source build or Store update after publication, add a title page, logo, company name, header, footer or Word TOC. The importer uses supported styles and themes from .dotx, not arbitrary body content.

Troubleshooting

If a table runs wider than the page, try a different paper orientation or simplify the columns. If a remote image fails, check network access or replace it with a local image. A field-generated TOC may need its page numbers updated in Microsoft Word.