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Convert Resume to Text Format

Use this format when you are asked to submit a plain text resume, or when
asked to cut and paste your resume into an online form

BY PAT KENDALL, NCRW

Basic Instructions:
Convert MS Word File to Text

Save Resume as Text: Click File, Save As. Choose Text Only. Select NO BREAKS and ALLOW CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION, then click Save and close the file.
Re-open File: Open the new file in your word processor.
Clean-up File: 1) Remove extra spaces and gaps caused by tabs and indented text, 2) restructure columnar text into paragraphs, and 3) add a space between paragraphs.
Save as Text: Save as Plain Text or Text Only with no breaks.

Additional Information:

Text Resume Sample

For additional assistance, refer
to the documentation or help files that
came with your word processor.