Does docx, xlsx, pptx format file meets the standards CNS15251?

Hi, I was a developer in government at Taiwan.

I encounter an issue is government states that all editable file provide by government must follow standards 'CNS15251'. So, Dose docx, xlsx, pptx meets the requirement of standards 'CNS15251'? If yes, then I can't refuse users to upload docx file, otherwise I have to. So I need a clear answer about this.

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The first question is, what is ODF-CNS15251?
When I search for it most of the hits are in pictographs.

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The only one readable was this one

https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2019/08/15/libreoffice-asia-conference-report-part-2/

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It implies that the Word formats are not compliant with the standard. But given the source, you have to take it with a grain of salt.

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I would think that the standard itself would identify which file formats are compliant.  What does the standard say about MS Office?

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The new X-file formats are XML based, wrapped in a ZIP file format that is renamed for the appropriate application. So they are at least in the ball park.

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I found this link

http://www.pers.nptu.edu.tw/ezfiles/17/1017/attach/89/pta_79380_3284967_42220.pdf

and used google translate. It includes instructions on how to convert Office x-file formats to ODF formats. Basically, each of the applications has a SAVE AS ODF file format.

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So, bottom line, unofficially, apparently Office x-file formats are not compliant, but Office programs can save in the ODF file formats.

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About the standards, you can search 15251 here: https://www.cnsonline.com.tw/?locale=en_US

Seems the answer is no, so I have to refuse users upload Office x-file, although it's a ODF file but unfortunately it does not meets the standards.

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I think CNS15251 is a local version for ISO/IEC 26300, So Office x-file is definitely out.

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I searched that link, but all of the results are paid. So, no, I can't look at them, you will have to.

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Yes, you have to tell users to not save as native Office x-file formats. Teach them to do SAVE AS OD* file format, ie in Excel:

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Actually, there is an option you can set in the office programs to default to the correct file format:

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When I was capturing this image I noticed the "Strict Open XML" file format. You will have to research to find out if this meets the of your standard, or if you MUST use the OD* formats.

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