Convert TEX to XLSX

Why Convert LaTeX to Excel?

Converting LaTeX documents to Excel XLSX format allows you to extract tabular data from academic papers and scientific publications directly into spreadsheets. This enables further analysis, charting, and manipulation of research data using Excel's powerful features.

Scientific papers often contain valuable experimental results in LaTeX tables that need to be analyzed or combined with other data. Converting to XLSX provides a fully formatted spreadsheet that preserves the table structure and allows for immediate data manipulation.

Unlike CSV or TSV, XLSX preserves formatting information, can contain multiple worksheets (one for each table in your document), and supports formulas. This makes it ideal for researchers who need to perform calculations on extracted data.

Key Benefits of Converting TEX to XLSX:

• Formatted Output: Preserves headers and cell formatting
• Multiple Sheets: Each table in a separate worksheet
• Formula Ready: Add calculations to extracted data
• Chart Creation: Visualize data immediately
• Data Types: Numbers recognized as numeric
• Wide Compatibility: Opens in Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice
• Business Integration: Share with non-technical colleagues

Practical Examples

Example 1: Research Results Table

Input TEX file (results.tex):

\begin{table}[h]
\caption{Algorithm Performance Comparison}
\begin{tabular}{|l|c|c|c|c|}
\hline
Algorithm & Accuracy & Precision & Recall & Runtime (s) \\
\hline
Method A & 0.923 & 0.918 & 0.931 & 45.2 \\
Method B & 0.891 & 0.887 & 0.896 & 32.1 \\
Method C & 0.945 & 0.941 & 0.949 & 78.5 \\
\hline
\end{tabular}
\end{table}

Output XLSX file (results.xlsx):

Sheet: "Algorithm Performance Comparison"

| Algorithm | Accuracy | Precision | Recall | Runtime (s) |
|-----------|----------|-----------|--------|-------------|
| Method A  |    0.923 |     0.918 |  0.931 |        45.2 |
| Method B  |    0.891 |     0.887 |  0.896 |        32.1 |
| Method C  |    0.945 |     0.941 |  0.949 |        78.5 |

Features in XLSX:
- Header row formatted as bold
- Numbers recognized as numeric type
- Ready for charting and analysis

Example 2: Multi-Table Document

Input TEX file (study.tex):

\begin{table}
\caption{Demographics}
\begin{tabular}{lcc}
Group & Count & Percentage \\
Control & 150 & 50\% \\
Treatment & 150 & 50\% \\
\end{tabular}
\end{table}

\begin{table}
\caption{Outcomes}
\begin{tabular}{lccc}
Measure & Control & Treatment & P-value \\
Primary & 45.2 & 52.1 & 0.023 \\
Secondary & 32.1 & 38.9 & 0.041 \\
\end{tabular}
\end{table}

Output XLSX file (study.xlsx):

Workbook with 2 sheets:

Sheet 1: "Demographics"
| Group     | Count | Percentage |
|-----------|-------|------------|
| Control   |   150 |        50% |
| Treatment |   150 |        50% |

Sheet 2: "Outcomes"
| Measure   | Control | Treatment | P-value |
|-----------|---------|-----------|---------|
| Primary   |    45.2 |      52.1 |   0.023 |
| Secondary |    32.1 |      38.9 |   0.041 |

Example 3: Statistical Data

Input TEX file (stats.tex):

\begin{tabular}{lrrrrr}
\toprule
Variable & N & Mean & SD & Min & Max \\
\midrule
Age & 500 & 42.3 & 12.1 & 18 & 85 \\
Income & 500 & 65432 & 28910 & 15000 & 250000 \\
Score & 500 & 78.5 & 15.2 & 25 & 100 \\
\bottomrule
\end{tabular}

Output XLSX file (stats.xlsx):

| Variable |   N | Mean    | SD      | Min   | Max    |
|----------|-----|---------|---------|-------|--------|
| Age      | 500 |    42.3 |    12.1 |    18 |     85 |
| Income   | 500 |   65432 |   28910 | 15000 | 250000 |
| Score    | 500 |    78.5 |    15.2 |    25 |    100 |

Ready for:
- Adding charts
- Creating pivot tables
- Further statistical analysis

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are formulas preserved when converting?

A: LaTeX doesn't have formulas in the spreadsheet sense. Tables are converted with their values, and you can then add Excel formulas to the resulting spreadsheet. Mathematical equations from LaTeX are converted to text representation.

Q: How are multiple tables handled?

A: Each table in your LaTeX document can be placed on a separate worksheet in the Excel file. The worksheet names are derived from the table captions if available, making it easy to navigate documents with many tables.

Q: Is formatting preserved?

A: The basic structure including headers, rows, and columns is preserved. Bold text from LaTeX is converted to bold cells, and numeric values are recognized as numbers (not text) so you can perform calculations immediately.

Q: Can I open XLSX files without Microsoft Excel?

A: Yes! XLSX is supported by many applications including Google Sheets (free, web-based), LibreOffice Calc (free, desktop), Apple Numbers, and many others. The XLSX format is an open standard (Office Open XML).

Q: What happens to merged cells (multirow/multicolumn)?

A: LaTeX multirow and multicolumn commands are converted to merged cells in Excel where possible. Complex merge patterns may be simplified, but the data is always preserved.

Q: Can I share the XLSX with colleagues who don't use LaTeX?

A: Absolutely! That's one of the main benefits of converting to XLSX. Your colleagues can open, edit, and analyze the data in familiar spreadsheet software without needing any LaTeX knowledge.