Because M$ word uses a propriatary format which is secret, OOo developers had to 'guess' what the format is and tries to import as accurately as possible. There will always be some differences, but they should be minor.
There are some programs that allows you to import and then modify pdf's, but not OOo. If you want you can put an enhancement request into OOo and then see hwo it goes ... /paul On 12/7/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi There, > Actually what I have is not criticism in any way. I am very impressed > with the software. I have found though when it becomes necessary to convert > .obt files to .doc files in word they do not transfer accurately, I still > have > to go into word and redo the formatting all over again. I don't use "word' > just for that reason but some of my associates only have word on their > computers. If I could completely convert all my files into "openoffice" > format I > would, I really like the program. > On another tack, if I could import .pdf files and do corrections on them > it would be a great benefit, (to me, that is). > thanks for listening > Blackie > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
