On 11/16/2009 09:00 AM, Johnny Rosenberg wrote: > 2009/11/16 James Knott <[email protected]>: >> Kelly wrote: >>> >>> I had used "Browse" on this website to upload a resume later rec'd an >>> email from USA Gov saying: Why did it not work? Can you send attachments >>> in emails and can they open it on their end? >>> >>> >>> >> >> This is caused by the government not accepting ISO standard ODF file format. >> OpenOffice, by default, saves in ODF formats. Since the government does >> not accept this, you'll have to save in Microsoft Word format. You can do >> this by selecting the appropriate format from the drop down box, when using >> Save as (also ensure automatic file name extension is selected) or, if you >> want to send an email, click on File > Send > E-mail as Microsoft Word. >> While you're at it, you might want to ask your representative why the >> government fails to accept ISO standard, non-proprietary, document formats. > > As far as I can read, they DON'T accept Microsoft Word format. They > want you to convert it to RTF. Yes, Microsoft was involved in that > format to in some way and destroyed it badly, but when you say > ”Microsoft Word format” I think most people think you mean DOC or DOCX > format. > > Johnny Rosenberg
Sure they do... read again. They suggested to convert to RTF if you had problems. Also see: http://eshelp.opm.gov/robo/projects/appman001/Document_Upload.htm ==== File Types and Restrictions The following restrictions apply to files submitted through this Document Upload Service: * File format must be in JPG, PDF, TXT, RTF, DOC, WPD, XFD, FDF, XFDF or HTM/HTML. ==== So I suspect that Derek's advise to submit as a MS Word doc will work. He could also export to PDF and submit that. Now, who's going to petition the US Gov to accept .odt/odf files as well :-) --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
