Antiword

A software to convert MS word files to text, PS and PDF. There are many apps but this is one of them and this is pretty easy to use!
How to install this in your Ubuntu machine : Open synaptic and search for antiword.




Right click on the antiword app and tick mark for installation. It will then prompt for some extra addons if any or it will confirm installation. Click apply for the app to get installed.

Okay now create a dummy MS word file with some data in it. Here I created on my desktop. Then open terminal. ctrl+alt+T mostly.

• To convert into text: To convert into text file we have to use the switch -t and enter the following command as shown.

• Then a new text file with assigned name will be created like this:

• To convert into PDF: To convert into a PDF file we have to use the switch -a along with papersize name and enter the following command as shown and click enter for the PDF file to get created.

There are so many switches, see man antiword for different usage of this app like setting papersize of the output file, text formatting etc.