Is there a tool or script which converts word documents to lyx. This python script
works nicely but is not able to preserve the formatting styles of the text. Is there a way to solve this?
Note : I am not interested in the indirect option i.e converting to latex and then lyx, After studying the above script ,I understand that the model of lyx is much more closer to word which led the author to suggest an interesting tool from this script which I find promising.
Best Answer
You might try LyXConverter:
http://www.editorium.com/lyxconverter.htm
It's a Microsoft Word add-in, so it translates a Word document directly into LyX, without first exporting to LaTeX or going through other gyrations. The resulting LyX document is very clean, without instances of ERT or other odd artifacts.
The program converts paragraph styles, local formatting (italics, bold, small caps), numbered and bulleted lists, pictures, tables, footnotes and endnotes, and much more.
It's a commercial program ($29.95) but has a 45-day trial period.