title: Python - Convert tables from .doc / .docx-files to .xls
body: <p>I'm tasked to convert a series of tables from <code>.doc</code> and <code>.docx-files</code> to <code>.xls</code>, </p>
  
  <p>But have not managed to find an efficient way to do this. The tables may be in between other text.</p>
  
  <p>I have looked into <code>pywin32, xlwt</code> and a couple of other libraries, but it seems like I have to go through a lot of steps.</p>
  
  <p>Any tips for this table conversion from <code>*.doc/*.docx</code> to <code>*.xls</code> file?</p>