How can doc/docx files be converted to markdown or structured text?

Question

Is there a program or workflow to convert .doc or .docx files to Markdown or similar text?

PS: Ideally, I would welcome the option that a spec

Answer 1

You can convert Word documents from within MS Word to Markdown using this Visual Basic Script:

https://gist.github.com/hawkrives/2305254

Follow the instructions under "To use the code" to create a new Macro in Word.

Note: This converts the currently open Word document ato Markdown, which removes all the Word formatting (headings, lists, etc.). First save the Word document you plan to converts, and then save the document again as a new document before running the macro. This way you can always go back to the original Word document to make changes.

There are more examples of Word to markdown VB scripts here:

https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Microsoft_Word_Macros