Editable RTF output

we have to generate report in word format, so the user can edit contents of the generated report. Report has lot of formatting needs. To get better idea see this site http://www.buzzle.com/articles/terms-and-conditions-sample.html .. once generated user should able to edit sample solutions with keeping format..
Any suggestions ?

we already made line off. I cant upload sample rtf here right? but see below my sample output.. Each column is surrounded with frame in rtf o/p. Once report is generated, users will edit columns in word.. as this is running document to goods are delivered
Required o/p: without *'s without frames
Special Delivery Requirements: Door to port delivery. IOM is responsible for all customs clearance and onward delivery.
************************ USAID/Miami Warehouse: 10205 NW 108 Avenue, Suite 1, Miami, Florida 33178
Special Marking Requirements: None
Consignee:*************** International Organization for Migration, Haiti IOM-OIM
Edited by: lalket on Aug 30, 2012 12:19 PM

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