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How to Convert Your Resume to ASCII
Using Microsoft Word

Steps
The procedure is simple, because Microsoft Word does much of the work for you. The directions below assume that you already know how to use Word. But graphics are included if you need some help. Just click the links. Converting your resume to ASCII in most other word processors is similar.

  1. Start Microsoft Word.
  2. Open your .doc resume file.
  3. Save your .doc resume file as a Text Only (*.txt) file.
  4. You'll note that your resume hasn't changed. Close the .txt file.
  5. To see the changes, open the .txt file.
  6. Reformat your resume and save it. See Tips.

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