Word Processors = Horrible Document Editors
mitch @ 6:43 pm on July 31, 2007
I’ve never really liked word processors. It was always the “thing” to use for reports and such. But as far as trying to organize something like a resume? I find its horrible, frustrating and never does what it should. My new solution? I’m not sure, I’ve heard good things about LaTeX but I’m not entirely sure thats what I want. And I’ll probably end up falling back and just writing it in HTML+CSS. That always does what I want… The only problem will be getting that into word format, or PDF. Worst case I can always print to PDF from a web browser, and probably open the file in Open Office to save it to word. I’d prefer a script I could run that converts it to both formats, but thats something I’ll have to look into..
In case your wondering, I just like to keep my resume up to date and with my recent job change, it needs some updating. I used a template I liked from MS Office from way back and has worked well for me over the years, but I’m ready for a new one. This time around I’m seeing the benefits of having it in pure HTML form, who knows I might even keep it online and just drop out my address and phone number…
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