Effortless Markdown to Word Conversion: Docker & Pandoc Workflow for Technical Documents

Introduction In academic writing, technical documentation, or educational materials, you often encounter the need to convert Markdown documents—containing mathematical formulas, chemical equations, and flowcharts—into polished Word files. This guide presents a Docker + Pandoc workflow that packages all dependencies in a container, isolates your environment, and ensures consistent, repeatable results across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Whether you are a junior college graduate or an experienced professional, this step-by-step tutorial will help you: Install and configure Docker and its components. Build a customized Pandoc image with support for LaTeX math, mhchem chemistry, Mermaid diagrams, and Chinese fonts. Prepare sample Markdown files …