K-Talk Communication's TeX Format Conversion Solutions
PSS ID Number: Q101609
Article last modified on 08-08-1993
PSS database name: APpsConV

2.00 2.00a 2.00a-CD 2.00b 2.00c

WINDOWS


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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Word versions 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, and 2.0c for
   Windows
 - Microsoft Word versions 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 for MS-DOS
 - Microsoft Word versions 5.0, 5.1, and 5.1a for the Macintosh
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SUMMARY
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K-Talk Communication's "MathPORT" conversion product is advertised as
being capable of converting equation and other typesetting definitions
from Tex and LaTeX, DERIVE, Maple, Mathematica, and WordPerfect
formats to TIFF, EPS, or EPS with TIFF preview graphic images that can
subsequently be inserted as pictures into any of our Word family
products in order to retain appearance.

In addition, K-Talk also offers a conversion product known as
"TexPORT" that converts actual textual equation definitions from TeX
and LaTeX typesetting formats to WordPerfect equation definition
format. Because the WordPerfect converter supplied with Word versions
2.0b and 2.0c for Windows supports conversion of WordPerfect equation
definitions to equivalent EQ field definitions in Word, TexPORT's
ability to translate TeX and LaTeX equation definitions to WordPerfect
equation format provides an avenue in which to convert Tex and LaTeX
equations to editable equation definitions in Word.

Finally, K-TALK offers a conversion product known as "Publishing
Companion" that translates WordPerfect documents into TeX format.
According to K-TALK, most WordPerfect commands are retained. Once
again, because Word supports conversion to WordPerfect format, a Word
document can be ported to TeX using Publishing Companion. Note however
that because we currently export equations to WordPerfect format as
static graphic images, an equation definition itself cannot be
translated from Word equation format to TeX using Publishing
Companion.

MORE INFORMATION
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TeX, pronounced "tech," is a typesetting/formatting system designed to
handle complex typesetting tasks including books, technical journals,
scientific notation, mathematical formulas, charts, and tables.
Various implementations of TeX exist to service different audiences.
For example, AmS-TeX, is a TeX macro set developed by the American
Mathematical Society especially for mathematicians. TeX processing
systems such as Personal TeX, Incorporated's "PC TeX" are marketed by
several vendors for mainframe and/or personal computers.

For example, Personal TeX, Incorporated's PC TeX accepts ASCII text
files created with a word processor or text editor that contain TeX
formatting commands. PC TeX reads the file, composes (formats) it, and
outputs a device independent (DVI) file of commands. Using other
utilities supplied by Personal TeX, Incorporated, TeX DVI files can be
viewed on screen, sent directly to your printer, or can be diverted
into printer-ready files containing the commands specific to your
printer. The DVI file can also be sent to a publisher for printing at
a later time.

The products referred to here are provided by a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these
products' performance or reliability.

For more information, contact:

   K-Talk Communications
   30 West First Avenue
   Suite 100
   Columbus, OH 43201

   Phone: (614) 294-3535 or (800) 551-7175
   Fax: (614) 294-3704

REFERENCES
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"1992 Catalog", for Personal TeX, Inc. Personal Computer Typesetting
Software

Tex is a trademark of the American Mathematical Society

PC TeX is a registered trademark of Personal TeX, Inc.

Additional reference words: textconv KTALK KTOK K Talk 2.00 2.00a 
2.00a-CD 2.00b 2.00c 5.00 5.50 6.00 5.10 5.10a

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1993.