How to Convert ODT to Word (DOCX) and Keep the Layout

When a colleague or school asks for a "Word file" and you write in LibreOffice, you need a DOCX. You can export from LibreOffice, but if you only have the ODT and no office suite, the browser tool does the job.

Quick answer

Add the ODT and download a .docx that you can edit in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice.

What is carried over

• Headings and paragraphs
• Bold, italic and underline
• Bulleted and numbered lists
• Simple tables
• Images (placed inline)

Steps

1. Open the tool.
2. Choose your ODT.
3. Convert and download.
4. Open the DOCX and review.

What may need tidying

• Fonts: if the font is not installed, Word substitutes.
• Styles: custom style names may be simplified.
• Page layout: margins and columns can differ.
• Fields: automatic page numbers and tables of contents may need updating (press F9 in Word).

Tips

• If layout is critical, send a PDF as well.
• Check tracked changes and comments; simple conversions may drop them.
• Save the DOCX with a new name so you keep the original ODT.

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