Supported File Formats and Corresponding File Extensions
Click to see Acceptable File Types
Fonts
Use standard MS Windows or Type 1 (PostScript) fonts in Word Processor documents and embed fonts in PostScript uploads. Otherwise, font substitution may occur.Lines, Paragraphs and Page Breaks
Lines, paragraphs, and pages may occasionally re-wrap due to different margin definitions and, on Macs, minor differences in font metrics.
TeX Support
FastLane now provides the option of sending NSF a single combined file consisting of a DVI file, created from TeX/LaTeX source, and any associated PostScript figures. FastLane will combine together these files, display it back to you for confirmation and store the resulting file for use at NSF. Click here for DVI filetypes.Other File Formats
If your file format is not listed in the next section, use your software to save the file in Rich Text Format (.rtf) or Text only (.txt) which the NSF system supports.List Of Formats
NSF's system uses the file extension (the part of the file name after the period) to determine the file format in order to properly interpret the information. If your software does not automatically append an extension, ensure that you add the appropriate one when you save your file.Below is a list of supported formats.
| EXTENSION | File Type |
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| .DOC | Microsoft Word |
| .EPS | Encapsulated PostScript File |
| .GZ | TeX to PDF compiler (archive) |
| Adobe Acrobat Distiller 3, 4 or 5
(NOTE: PDF files created by PDFWriter and other FastLane blocked producers will not be accepted) |
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| .PRN | Print File |
| .PS | PostScript File |
| .RTF | Rich Text Format File |
| .TXT | Text File |
| .WPD | WordPerfect |
| Special Formats for TeX and LaTeX Users | |
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DVI File (only)--no PostScript Figures |
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gzip of DVI File (only)--no PostScript Figures |
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DVI File and PostScript Figures combined into a single TAR File |
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DVI File and PostScript Figures combined into a single gzipped TAR File |
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TeX/LaTeX File (only) -- not recommended, upload DVI File Instead |
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gzip of TeX/LaTeX File -- not recommended, upload DVI File Instead |
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TeX/LaTeX File and PostScript Figures in a TAR File -- not recommended, upload DVI File Instead |
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TeX/LaTeX File and PostScript Figures in a gzipped TAR File -- not recommended, upload DVI File Instead |
