Thanks Milo.
There is some logic in doing the final edit in Word*, and then going to PDF. That way I have .doc files as a back up.
But what is the best way to take that first step?
Right now, I'm simply using WPerfect to change the files to Word 6/7. As mentioned, it seems to be working well, but is it carrying fragments of code that should be purged? i.e. Should the bulk of the text be copied over in some very basic format so that it's pure?
In haste, but will come back after a short intermission. (cue, potter's wheel.)
*In the newer Word versions, the grammar algorithms seem much improved and catch some lingering errors. The trouble is, one need to ignore grammar in dialog - and it's often hard to have the page scattered with green squiggles and accept they have to be there.