Having said that (for accuracy of converting layouts faithfully) the better option is to probably opt for MS Word X, at least for this client, you could try using Ragtime which you can use non-commercially for free. It would allow you to see if it was accurate enough and you could then pay the fee if you felt it was going to be of commercial benefit.
To quote from the reference manual: When Ragtime or any other program saves data, they apply a definite structure to each document, which is known as their Proprietary Format. Generally a Proprietary Format is complex and can only be opened and read by the program which created it. Many programs can also save data in files with standardized structures in what are known as Exchange Formats, so that these files can also be opened by other programs. RagTime uses built-in or converters installed as add-ons to handle data in foreign formats.
Text converters
Plain Text Converter (ASCII) Converter for Unicode Text RTF Converter Microsoft Word Converters
Spreadsheet Converters
SYLK Converter Excel Converter (also use text converter)
Movie Converter
Quicktime movie converter
I have not personally tried converting a complex Word layout in Ragtime but it ight be worth a try.
www.ragtime-online.com
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