1) Common export paths
- Pandoc to .docx (good for text; math editability depends on the pipeline).
- Copy/paste into Word (often breaks math).
- Render to PDF (not editable in Word).
2) Typical issues
- Math becomes images or non-editable objects.
- Inline and display math are treated inconsistently.
- Some LaTeX commands don’t map cleanly into Word.
3) Practical workaround for editable equations
If you already have Markdown text plus LaTeX formulas, paste the content into a .docx or .txt, keeping math delimiters ($...$, $$...$$).
Then convert with Equations to Word to get a Word document with native OMML equations.
4) Tip: keep LaTeX minimal
The simpler the LaTeX, the more reliable the conversion. Prefer standard commands like \frac, powers, subscripts, sums, and matrices.
👉 Try the converter now: Equations to Word.
Why Markdown → DOCX math often breaks
Markdown-to-DOCX pipelines differ: some render LaTeX as images, others attempt a conversion that is not fully editable. In academic work, this becomes a problem when you must submit a DOCX with editable equations.
Tip: For a complete workflow, see the LaTeX → OMML guide.
Recommended workflow (reliable)
- Keep equations as clean LaTeX with consistent delimiters.
- Export the text (or a DOCX draft) with LaTeX still present as text.
- Convert with LaTeX → OMML converter to get native Word equations.
FAQ
Should I use Pandoc?
Pandoc is a good starting point, but if math is not editable, add an OMML conversion step.
What about Obsidian/Notion?
Those tools often use Markdown math that must be converted before Word can edit it. See the related posts and the guide above.