Saving a text document(formats)

[Frank Zwolinski]

I am sure that this is not just for users of Reunion 10 but I was unsure where to postsorry.

I have made decisions as to the proper format for saving images for permanence but how do you save a document originally written in WORD so the it will be readable over time. Having to go back to all old documents and convert them every few years seems like quite a chore. Is there a specific format that would be best, (longer lasting)?

I would appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks you,
Frank

[dfilpus]

Re: Saving a text document(formats)

If it is just text and formatting is not important, save it as a plain text file. It will always be readable and editable.
If there are important graphics or formatting, save as a PDF. PDF is designed to be backwards compatible, unlike Word files. This sacrifices editability, but preserves the content.

[Frank Zwolinski]

Re: Saving a text document(formats)

If it is just text and formatting is not important, save it as a plain text file. It will always be readable and editable.
If there are important graphics or formatting, save as a PDF. PDF is designed to be backwards compatible, unlike Word files. This sacrifices editability, but preserves the content.

Thank you! I must be stupid today, I will use the PDF. It like not seeing the forest for the trees.

Thanks again,
Frank