Versioning docx file in Subversion

Question

I am wondering whether there is a method for versioning Word 2007/2010 files in subversion in the way that I can compare and blame?

I have discovered that the file could be saved as XML and then opened as normal docx file. However it is not beautified XML file, which makes it a little difficult to browse for diff and blame.

Question: What is the best approach for versioning MS Word documents in SVN?

Answer 1

THe answer for this questions is actually here: http://svn.haxx.se/users/archive-2007-03/1473.shtml

Apply an svn:mime-type of application/msword to all your Word files as an extra precaution. If you use TortoiseSVN, it comes with a script which will let you view the differences between 2 versions using Word's built-in capabilities.

And, very similar to this other question: Is version control (ie. Subversion) applicable in document tracking?