Can I submit the new version of Microsoft Office 2007 XML documents to Grants.gov?
Currently you can only submit Microsoft Office 2007 XML attachments with the compatible versions of Adobe Reader. If you are using PureEdge Viewer you cannot attach Office 2007 documents, there are compatibility issues that will cause errors in the submission. There are no plans to support Office 2007 documents with PureEdge forms, since they are being phased out in the near future. File extensions currently not compatible include: pptx, .xlsx, .docx, .docm, .dotm, .dotx, .potm, .potx If you are unsure of your application type, it is suggested to avoid using Microsoft Office 2007 attachments at this time. Click here for more information about Vista and Office 2007 compatibility Adobe PDF. Click here for more information about Adobe Reader vs. PureEdge Adobe PDF.
Grants.gov is currently in a transition period, phasing out Pure Edge forms and moving to Adobe forms. At this time, Grants.gov has application packages of both types. If you are unsure of your application type, it is suggested to avoid using Microsoft Office 2007 attachments at this time. The Adobe forms allow the attachment of Microsoft Office 2007 XML documents. If you have downloaded and are filling out your application forms using Adobe Reader, you can attach Office 2007 documents. If you are using a Pure Edge form, Grants.gov is experiencing compatibility issues with all MS Office 2007 XML documents. There are no plans to support Office 2007 documents with Pure Edge forms, since Pure Edge forms are being phased out in the near future. File extensions currently not compatible include: .pptx, .xlsx, .doc —– Additional FAQ s regarding Grants.Gov submissions are available at http://www.grants.gov/help/submit_application_faqs.
