---
title: Copy to Word
description: Export recognized formulas directly into Microsoft Word as editable equations
slug: copy-to-word
date: 2026-03-25
tags: [export, Word, DOCX]
order: 4
---

# Copy to Word

TexPixel can export your recognized formulas directly into Microsoft Word as native, editable equations — not images. This means you can continue editing the formula inside Word after export.

## How to Export to Word

1. Upload your formula image and wait for recognition to complete.
2. Click the **Export** button in the result panel.
3. Select **DOCX** from the file export options.
4. Download the file and open it in Microsoft Word.

The downloaded `.docx` file contains your formula as a native Word equation (OMML format), which Word renders using its built-in equation editor.

## Why Use DOCX Export?

| Method | Editable in Word | Renders Correctly | Copy-Paste |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screenshot / image | No | Yes | No |
| LaTeX string | No (without plugin) | No | Yes |
| DOCX export | **Yes** | **Yes** | N/A |

The DOCX format is ideal when you need to:
- Submit homework or reports as Word documents
- Share formulas with colleagues who don't use LaTeX
- Continue editing the formula after export

## Inserting into an Existing Document

If you want to insert a formula into an existing Word document rather than starting fresh:

1. Open the downloaded `.docx` file in Word.
2. Select the equation and copy it (`Ctrl+C` / `Cmd+C`).
3. Paste it into your target document (`Ctrl+V` / `Cmd+V`).

Word preserves the equation formatting during paste.

## Mixed Content (Text + Formulas)

If your upload contains a mix of regular text and formulas (e.g., a textbook page), use DOCX export — it's the only format that handles mixed content correctly. LaTeX and MathML export are only available for pure-formula results.

> **Note:** For mixed-content results, LaTeX/MathML export is disabled. Use DOCX to get a properly formatted document with both text and equations.

## Compatibility

DOCX export is compatible with:
- Microsoft Word 2016 and later (Windows and Mac)
- Google Docs (equations render as images when imported)
- LibreOffice Writer (partial support)

## Tips

- After pasting into Word, double-click the equation to open the equation editor and make changes.
- If the formula looks different from expected, try re-uploading a higher-resolution image for a more accurate recognition result.

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**Further reading:** [LaTeX vs MathML: Which Format Should You Use? →](/blog/latex-vs-mathml)

[Try exporting a formula to Word →](/app)