Saving Files

Previously in this newsgroup I had been advised that if I save a file in a
more universal format like .txt, most individuals should not be affected
with not having the ability to open an email attachment. Therefore, I tried
saving a document and sending it out as that format, and it did work.

However, here is a another question. Is there another format that is better
than the .txt format? I only ask due to I noticed that if I save my resume
with that format (.txt), I cannot bold out and center particular areas
within my resume. I guess I am hoping that there is another format that has
more things to work with.

Please advise and thank you in advance!

Tina wrote:
> Previously in this newsgroup I had been advised that if I save a file
> in a more universal format like .txt, most individuals should not be
> affected with not having the ability to open an email attachment.
> Therefore, I tried saving a document and sending it out as that
> format, and it did work.
>
> However, here is a another question. Is there another format that is
> better than the .txt format? I only ask due to I noticed that if I
> save my resume with that format (.txt), I cannot bold out and center
> particular areas within my resume. I guess I am hoping that there is
> another format that has more things to work with.
>
> Please advise and thank you in advance!

Tina

It depends on who you are sending it to. A typical user may not have MS Word
or any other advanced program that can read these files. However, with a
resume that will be sent to professional organizations, you can take for
granted that they will be able to open a Word document.

You can also consider creating the document in Word and then converting it
to a .pdf file. This is the Adobe Portable Document Format and is considered
a universal format for files. Anyone can download the free PDF Reader
program to view these documents.

If you have Word, there are several utilities that can convert a Word
document into the PDF format.

Go here and download the Cute PDF Writer. (Free for personal use)

CutePDF - Create PDF for free, Save PDF Forms, Edit PDF easily;.:
http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp


--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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I have downloaded the PDF and it's converter, however, am not clear on how
exactly I should be using it. Thanks for your help.
"Ronnie Vernon MVP" <ronv@mvps.org> wrote in message
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> Tina wrote:
> > Previously in this newsgroup I had been advised that if I save a file
> > in a more universal format like .txt, most individuals should not be
> > affected with not having the ability to open an email attachment.
> > Therefore, I tried saving a document and sending it out as that
> > format, and it did work.
> >
> > However, here is a another question. Is there another format that is
> > better than the .txt format? I only ask due to I noticed that if I
> > save my resume with that format (.txt), I cannot bold out and center
> > particular areas within my resume. I guess I am hoping that there is
> > another format that has more things to work with.
> >
> > Please advise and thank you in advance!
>
> Tina
>
> It depends on who you are sending it to. A typical user may not have MS
Word
> or any other advanced program that can read these files. However, with a
> resume that will be sent to professional organizations, you can take for
> granted that they will be able to open a Word document.
>
> You can also consider creating the document in Word and then converting it
> to a .pdf file. This is the Adobe Portable Document Format and is
considered
> a universal format for files. Anyone can download the free PDF Reader
> program to view these documents.
>
> If you have Word, there are several utilities that can convert a Word
> document into the PDF format.
>
> Go here and download the Cute PDF Writer. (Free for personal use)
>
> CutePDF - Create PDF for free, Save PDF Forms, Edit PDF easily;.:
> http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp
>
>
> --
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
> Please reply to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
> http://www.dts-l.org
> http://www.mvps.org
>
>

Tina wrote:
> I have downloaded the PDF and it's converter, however, am not clear
> on how exactly I should be using it. Thanks for your help.

Tina

Like most PDF converters, Cute PDF installs as a printer in MS Office
products.

When you have a document ready to convert to the pdf format, in Word, select
File/Print and click the drop down menu in the printer list. Select CutePDF
Printer. Select OK in the print dialog box. A Save As window will pop up.
Select the location to save the pdf file and give it a name. Click OK and it
will do it's thing. Go to the folder where you saved the file and you will
have that document with the pdf file extension.

Don't delete the original Word doc file, if you need to make changes to the
pdf version, you will need to do this in the doc format and then convert it
again.

You can send these pdf files to anyone and if they have a problem opening
them, simply have them go to the Adobe website and download the free PDF
Reader.

--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

Your advice has been proven to be excellent again!. I have been familiar
with receiving and opening an Adobe Acrobat Document, however, had never
created one. You provided easily to understand directions.

Thank you again for your assistance.
"Ronnie Vernon MVP" <ronv@mvps.org> wrote in message
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> Tina wrote:
> > I have downloaded the PDF and it's converter, however, am not clear
> > on how exactly I should be using it. Thanks for your help.
>
> Tina
>
> Like most PDF converters, Cute PDF installs as a printer in MS Office
> products.
>
> When you have a document ready to convert to the pdf format, in Word,
select
> File/Print and click the drop down menu in the printer list. Select
CutePDF
> Printer. Select OK in the print dialog box. A Save As window will pop up.
> Select the location to save the pdf file and give it a name. Click OK and
it
> will do it's thing. Go to the folder where you saved the file and you will
> have that document with the pdf file extension.
>
> Don't delete the original Word doc file, if you need to make changes to
the
> pdf version, you will need to do this in the doc format and then convert
it
> again.
>
> You can send these pdf files to anyone and if they have a problem opening
> them, simply have them go to the Adobe website and download the free PDF
> Reader.
>
> --
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
>

Tina wrote:
> Your advice has been proven to be excellent again!. I have been
> familiar with receiving and opening an Adobe Acrobat Document,
> however, had never created one. You provided easily to understand
> directions.
>
> Thank you again for your assistance.

Tina

Your very welcome. Let us know if you need anything else.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

Please reply to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
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