1. Identify the input document format and desired output format.
2. Determine any specific requirements, such as table of contents, custom styling, or Unicode support.
3. Select the appropriate pandoc command-line options based on the input and output formats.
4. Construct the pandoc command with the necessary options.
5. Execute the pandoc command.
6. Verify the output document's format and content.
7. If necessary, adjust the pandoc command or suggest alternative methods.