File size for doc attachments

[KyDan]

I know you need to keep a lid on attachment size or the
site can grow to occupy a huge amount of storage but....

I tried to attach a small doc file (camping list items)
and it was rejected due to size.
It was a doc file of 26k
the error said it had to be smaller than 19.5k.

That's pretty small for a doc file!

I changed it to an ugly txt file and attached it
anyway but maybe you can adjust the allowed file size
in the future?
Just a thought.....

Thanks for keeping the forums running so smoothly!!

[tmmar]

I agree with Dan. I gave up trying to get a file I was trying to attach small enough so that I could attach it without getting an error message.

[Janet H]

The limits have been changed to 50 K. The limit is even higher for pdfs and if you have a way of converting to a pdf, this is the format I'd recommend.

[steveqvs]

An easy way to convert to pdf is a program called CutePDF. Its free. And you also need ghost converter. You can find it here.

CutePDF - Create PDF for free, Free PDF Utilities, Save PDF Forms, Edit PDF easily.

[Hokiehall]

Most scanners now can create pdf files simply by scanning the document and saving it as a pdf.

[Filthy Beast]

My newest printer, a Brother MFC-7440N, has the option of printing to a PDF file also. I don't know how many others are doing this though.

[dharri770]

For making PDF's I use Bull Zip. It installs and shows up as a printer. Simply print any file to PDF. Get it here - FREE PDF Printer

[dichayer]

If you are using Microsoft Word 97 or later, you can get a free add on from Microsoft which will give you the ability to save as a PDF.
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