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What is SXW?
SXW is the legacy word processing format from StarOffice and early OpenOffice.org (pre-2.0). It stores documents as XML inside a ZIP archive and was the predecessor to the ODF/ODT standard before OASIS standardization.
Format Details
- Full Name
- StarOffice Writer Document
- Extension
- .sxw
Key Features
- Legacy StarOffice
- XML-based
- ZIP archive
- Predecessor to ODT
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language with plain-text formatting. It's popular among developers and writers for its simplicity and readability.
Format Details
- Full Name
- Markdown Document
- Extension
- .md
Key Features
- Plain text
- Easy to read
- Git friendly
- Developer standard
SXW vs Markdown
| Feature | SXW | Markdown |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | StarOffice Writer Document | Markdown Document |
| Extension | .sxw | .md |
| Best For | Legacy StarOffice | Plain text |