2009/11/16 NoOp <[email protected]>: > 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.
I just read it again. I can't really see what you are saying here. I even did a search for the word ”problems” and all I found was this: ”If you continue to experience problems uploading your document, please consult the Application Manager Online Help” Here's the only plave where they mention DOC: ”If the file you uploaded is a text file such as .DOC or .TXT, follow these steps: 1. Open the file. 2. If the file is password protected, remove the password. We cannot process password protected files. 3. Convert the file to Rich Text Format (.RTF), if possible, in order to assure the file contains no macros. Usually, the way to do this is to click on the File menu and select Save As. In the Save As window, choose ".rtf" as the file type and Save.” It says absolutely nothing about ”if you have problems”. Johnny Rosenberg > > 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] > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
