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Import your existing Word documents into SoloEnt by converting them to Markdown format.

Single file conversion

Convert individual .docx files to Markdown:
1

Locate the file

Find your .docx file in the file manager.
2

Right-click

Right-click on the file to open the context menu.
3

Convert

Select “Convert to Markdown” from the menu.
4

Wait for completion

The file converts automatically. A new .md file appears in the same location.
The original .docx file remains unchanged. The converted Markdown file is created as a new file.

Batch conversion

Convert multiple Word documents at once using the “Markdown Hub” plugin:
1

Install Markdown Hub

  1. Click the Extensions icon in the left sidebar (third icon)
  2. Search for “Markdown Hub”
  3. Click Install (it’s free)
2

Organize files

Place all .docx files you want to convert in the same folder.
3

Right-click folder

Right-click on the folder containing your .docx files.
4

Convert all

Select “Convert to Markdown” to batch convert all documents in the folder.
Use batch conversion to import your entire existing work library at once.

Supported formats

FormatImportExportNotes
.docxWord documents
.mdNative format
.txtPlain text
.pdfExport only
Markdown (.md) is SoloEnt’s native format. All editing features work best with Markdown files.

Conversion quality

What converts well

  • Text content: Paragraphs, headings, lists
  • Basic formatting: Bold, italic, underline
  • Structure: Chapters, sections, subsections

What may need adjustment

  • Complex tables: May require manual formatting
  • Images: Need to be manually placed in the images folder
  • Custom styles: Convert to standard Markdown formatting
  • Comments and tracked changes: Not preserved
Review converted files for formatting issues. Complex Word documents may need manual cleanup.

After conversion

1

Review content

Open the converted Markdown file and check for formatting issues.
2

Fix formatting

Adjust any elements that didn’t convert cleanly.
3

Organize files

Move files to appropriate folders (chapters, outline, etc.).
4

Start editing

Begin working with your imported content.
Let Agent do the work: Ask Agent to handle these tasks automatically. For example: “Review the converted file and fix formatting issues” or “Organize imported files into chapters folder.”

Best practices

  • Use standard styles (Heading 1, 2, 3, etc.)
  • Avoid complex formatting
  • Remove unnecessary styling before conversion
  • Convert a single file to check quality
  • Adjust your Word document if needed
  • Then proceed with batch conversion
  • Keep your original .docx files
  • Store backups before converting
  • You can always reconvert if needed

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure file is a valid .docx format
  • Check file isn’t corrupted or password-protected
  • Try opening and resaving in Word
  • Convert to .txt first as a workaround
  • This is normal for complex documents
  • Manually adjust Markdown formatting
  • Simplify original Word document and reconvert
  • Check the same folder as the original
  • Look for a file with the same name but .md extension
  • Refresh the file manager

Next steps