"X2ASC" ASCII Text Conversion Solution for EDGAR 10-Q Filings
PSS ID Number: Q122943
Article last modified on 11-23-1994
PSS database name: CONVERT

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c
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SUMMARY
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations require submission of
quarterly 10-Q reports in ASCII text format. This requirement stems from
the SEC's use of the EDGAR Text Retrieval System, which itself expects
information in ASCII form.
The "X2ASC" macro product manufactured by Electronic Filing Consultants,
Ltd., (EFC) is advertised to provide conversion from Word to ASCII in a
manner that conforms to SEC regulations for EDGAR documents.

MORE INFORMATION
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According to EFC, the macro maintains the original format of commands such
as Tables, Columns, and Underlines in SEC-acceptable ASCII output. This
macro runs within Word 6.0 for Windows to provide a combination of
automated steps and tools to convert your documents.
The macro can be used in combination with the document layout tips found in
the "X2ASC Software Manual" for fastest conversion times.
Additional features include:

 - Automatic conversion of 75 common non-ASCII symbols to their ASCII
   equivalents.
 - Configures for 80- or 132-character-per-line limits imposed by the SEC
   for electronic filing.
 - Fast conversion of underlines. According to EFC, while not required by
   the SEC, underlines and double-underlines in tables are a courteous
   addition to your electronic document.
 - The "X2ASC Software Manual" contains information covering topics such as
   electronic document style, typeset document layout suggestions, and
   hints on importing spreadsheet tables into your document. According to
   EFC, this manual goes well beyond installation and step-by-step
   instructions.
 - Special toolbars provide a series of commands to ease editing of
   document layout.
 - Sample 10-K document included to illustrate the layout strategy that
   provides the fastest conversion time.
 - Provides options to format to an "electronic document" style:
   1. Change bold to uppercase
   2. Left Justify all text
   3. Delete page headers and footers
   4. Delete auto-page numbers
   5. Delete hard page returns

The X2ASC product included here is manufactured by Electronic Filing
Consultants, Ltd., a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty,
implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
For more information on X2ASC, contact:

   Electronic Filing Consultants
   2954 North Racine Avenue
   Suite No. 1
   Chicago, IL 60657-4232
   Phone: (312) 296-2500
   Fax:   (312) 296-6636
   CompuServe E-Mail#: 72741,1662

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