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Convert doc, xls, pdf, rtf to plain Text (string)

Hi all

I need to convert doc, xls, pdf, rtf to plain Text.
It should work like: string s = ConvertToText(@"C:\temp\text.doc");

What is the best component to use ??

Thanks for any comments.

Best regards
Frank
Oct 22 '08 #1
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