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another Gmail post | DOC file

Samuel Murray — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: another Gmail post
Poster: Samuel Murray
Post title: DOC file

Gregor's attachment was a DOC file (not DOCX) created by OpenOffice. Creating a PDF file instead solved the problem.

another Gmail post | @Murray

Gregor Trebec — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: another Gmail post
Poster: Gregor Trebec
Post title: @Murray

Check message, Thank you

another Gmail post | @Gregor

Samuel Murray — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:23:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: another Gmail post
Poster: Samuel Murray
Post title: @Gregor

[quote]Karletto666 wrote:
I suspect my attached CV is not getting through to potential clients. It says "Cannot preview the file, try downloading it". [/quote]
Few potential clients will attempt to view your CV, so when a client does want to do that, then you should make sure nothing stands in their way. If Gmail refuses to show a preview of your CV, then it will cost you clients.

There may be something wrong with the file. I suggest you send it to me so that I can have a look. What kind of a file is it? PDF, DOCX? If PDF, how did you create the PDF file?

[quote]Anyhow, with that said you can still open it with Google Docs without downloading it. [/quote]
That is no consolation. Very few clients will take steps to overcome the hurdle of not being able to see a preview of it.

another Gmail post

Gregor Trebec — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:24:00 +0000

Forum: Internet for translators
Topic: another Gmail post
Poster: Gregor Trebec

Hi,

I suspect my attached CV is not getting trough to potential clients. It says "Cannot preview the file, try downloading it". Anyhow, with that said you can still open it with Google Docs without downloading it.
Is it a problem? Is it OK?