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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 LaTeX?
LaTeX is the standard typesetting system for academic and scientific documents. It excels at mathematical notation, bibliographies, and structured documents used in research papers and theses.
Format Details
- Full Name
- LaTeX Document
- Extension
- .tex
Key Features
- Math typesetting
- Academic standard
- Bibliography support
- Cross-references
SXW vs LaTeX
| Feature | SXW | LaTeX |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | StarOffice Writer Document | LaTeX Document |
| Extension | .sxw | .tex |
| Best For | Legacy StarOffice | Math typesetting |