pandoc-docx-export

Export Markdown documents to DOCX using pandoc and Lua filters.

11|1|Updated Mar 27, 2026

Search Tags:#markdown #pandoc #docx #ooxml #lua-filter #reference-docx #landscape-tables

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npx skills add https://github.com/raandree/CopilotAtelier --skill pandoc-docx-export

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Skill: pandoc-docx-export
Source: https://github.com/raandree/CopilotAtelier/tree/main/Skills/pandoc-docx-export
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/raandree/CopilotAtelier --skill pandoc-docx-export

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

## What problem does it solve? Converting Markdown into Word documents with precise formatting is tedious; this skill automates the export to DOCX using pandoc, applying custom layouts and a reference style to ensure consistent results.

## Core Features & Use Cases

Pandoc-based Markdown to DOCX export with support for landscape pages for wide tables.
Custom column widths, reduced table font sizes via a reference document, and OOXML section breaks.
Reusable Lua filter logic for advanced formatting and consistent styling in documentation pipelines.

### Quick Start Run pandoc on your Markdown input to produce a DOCX using the Lua filter and reference.docx template.

Frequently Asked Questions about pandoc-docx-export

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I export Markdown to DOCX with landscape pages for wide tables?▼

Export Markdown to DOCX with landscape pages by running pandoc with a custom Lua filter and a reference document to apply OOXML section breaks around wide tables.

Can I control table column widths and font sizes when converting Markdown to Word?▼

Control table column widths and font sizes during Markdown to DOCX conversion by defining custom styles in a reference document and applying the formatting rules through a reusable Lua filter.

What is the best way to automate consistent DOCX styling in a documentation pipeline?▼

Automate consistent DOCX styling in documentation pipelines by using pandoc with a reusable Lua filter approach that applies reference styling and OOXML section breaks to every export.

Does pandoc support custom formatting for Markdown to DOCX conversion without complex templates?▼

Pandoc supports custom formatting for Markdown to DOCX conversion by pairing a Lua filter with a reference document, enabling precise layouts like landscape tables without building complex templates from scratch.

How do OOXML section breaks work when generating Word documents from Markdown?▼

OOXML section breaks are injected by a Lua filter during the pandoc export process to separate landscape and portrait pages, ensuring wide tables render correctly within the DOCX file.

Why use a Lua filter for Markdown to DOCX export instead of standard pandoc options?▼

Use a Lua filter for Markdown to DOCX export to handle advanced formatting like custom column widths and landscape page insertion that standard pandoc options and basic templates cannot achieve.