Markdown, Word (.docx), and PDF are the three formats TeqDocs supports. Each has clear strengths. Choosing the right one for a given task saves time and reduces frustration later — especially when you move between devices or need to keep files for years.
| Need | Best choice |
|---|---|
| Personal notes & drafts | Markdown |
| Collaborative editing / school or office requirements | Word (.docx) |
| Fixed layout, forms, official documents, textbooks | |
| Long-term archival of text | Markdown or PDF/A |
| Reading on low-end phones | Markdown (lightest) |
Markdown is plain text with simple symbols for headings, lists, links, and emphasis. Files are tiny, open on almost any device, and remain readable even decades from now. Because the formatting is part of the text, you can edit Markdown in any text editor if needed.
Use Markdown when:
TeqDocs renders Markdown cleanly with proper headings, code blocks, and lists, making it pleasant for both writing and reading.
Microsoft Word remains the default in many schools, universities, companies, and government offices. People expect .docx when they ask for “a document.” Tracked changes, comments, and complex formatting are native strengths of Word.
Use Word when:
TeqDocs can open .docx files for reading and light review. For intensive editing you will still want a full word processor, but for reading and annotation TeqDocs keeps things fast.
PDF locks the visual appearance of a document. What you see is what the recipient sees, across devices and operating systems. That makes it ideal for forms, signed documents, published papers, textbooks, and any material where layout must not shift.
Use PDF when:
PDFs can be large. On slow connections the first open may take longer; afterwards TeqDocs can keep the file available locally for offline reading.
Keep lecture notes and personal summaries in Markdown. Download official course PDFs and open them in TeqDocs. Submit assignments in whatever format the lecturer requires (often Word or PDF).
Draft internal notes in Markdown or Word according to team preference. Convert to PDF when the document is final and needs to be shared widely or archived.
Prefer Markdown for anything you create yourself. It uses the least space and transfers quickly. Reserve PDF for material you cannot obtain in another form.
Formats come and go. Plain-text Markdown and well-made PDFs are among the safest bets for documents you may need years from now. Proprietary formats can become harder to open as software changes. When in doubt for personal archives, keep a Markdown or PDF version.