# DOCX Step 1 Convert To Markdown

> Sub-skill of docx: Step 1: Convert to Markdown (+4).

- Skill: `vamseeachanta/docx-step-1-convert-to-markdown` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vamseeachanta/docx-step-1-convert-to-markdown`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vamseeachanta/docx-step-1-convert-to-markdown/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: vamseeachanta (https://skillmd.com/u/vamseeachanta)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vamseeachanta/docx-step-1-convert-to-markdown

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# Step 1: Convert to Markdown (+4)

## Step 1: Convert to Markdown


```bash
pandoc document.docx -t markdown -o document.md
```

## Step 2: Plan Changes


Document the specific changes needed before implementation.

## Step 3: Apply Changes in Batches


Apply 3-10 related modifications at a time, preserving formatting.

## Step 4: Validate Changes


Ensure original formatting and unchanged content are preserved.

## Key Principle


When modifying text like "30 days" to "60 days", only mark the changed portion while preserving unchanged runs with their original RSID attributes.