Export to Word, PDF and OpenDocument
Write in plain text, then export the Word file or PDF people expect, with real footnotes. Every format is free.
Six formats
Word (.docx), PDF, OpenDocument (.odt), HTML, plain text or Markdown. Print preview, on Shift+F7, shows the pages before you export.
Templates
Pick a template as you export. Your name, address and sign-off come from your account page. There are no fonts or colours to choose.
- Plain: headings, lists and tables, with no extra layout.
- Letter: room for your address and theirs, the date and a sign-off.
- Report: a title page, a contents list and numbered pages.
- Article: a title, a standfirst, the author and the date.
Footnotes
Word and OpenDocument files get real footnotes at the foot of the page. PDF and HTML put them as notes at the end. Ctrl+Enter starts a new page in Word, OpenDocument and PDF.
Questions
Can I convert Markdown to Word?
Yes. Upload a .md file, or write one in Retroprose, and export it as a Word (.docx) file. You need a free account.
Is exporting to PDF free?
Yes, in all four templates. The A5 PDF book and EPUB come with the Zip disk and hard disk editions.
Can I edit a Word document in Retroprose?
Yes. Upload it, and it becomes a Markdown document you can edit and export again. Colours, fonts and images are left out.
Start writing
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