Monday, July 6, 2009

MODULE 2 - Email Tasks (3)

"In what ways can you ensure that an attachment you send will be easily opened by the receiver?"

We all need to understand that we all have different computers and not everyone has the same platform, or programs. If we can communicate first before sending an attachment, we can ensure that there are no hiccups when the receiver receives the attachment.

Before I send anything, I usually ask the receiver what format they would like to receive the file, so this helps me to choose which format is better suited for them. If you are not sure what format to send, or if they are having difficulty, RTF would be the best format to send as most platforms and programs can read this without loosing too much information.

With my line of work, I either use PDF or Jpeg to send an attachment. PDF is widely used as the PDF reader can be downloaded for free. Also by using PDF, you can compress the files down to a minimal size. If I would like to send an image, I found that JPEG is compatible with most computers and also allows you to save the files quite small!

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