file too big when I try to upload

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file too big when I try to upload

I am trying to upload a resume and it keeps telling me that the file is too big. There is no way. It is only two pages. No pictures. What the heck? The "resize the file" option is grayed out. Help!!

Posted on Mar 21, 2011 8:32 PM

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Answer 1

acresofhope Author

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Mar 21, 2011 9:01 PM in response to PeterBreis0807

Uploading to the internet on the company's website...is that what you mean? I think it uses something called Taleo

When I try to upload it on Taleo, it says that the file is too big and that it exceeds 100000 bytes.

I am so sorry to sound like an idiot, but how do you tell how big the file is? It's just a two page document and I don't see where it says the exact size.

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Answer 2

Mar 21, 2011 9:26 PM in response to acresofhope

Go to Finder to where you saved the file, probably in your Documents folder.

The size will be visible to the right in list view or click on it:

+Menu > File > Info (command i)+

100,000 bytes is actually quite small. Even 1 Mb is not very large these days.

If it is only text, have you tried saving it as a Word .doc, .rtf or .pdf file all of which are usually smaller.

Are you sure Taleo actually want a .pages file?

Peter

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Answer 3

Mar 21, 2011 8:55 PM in response to acresofhope

To ask the obvious:

1. Upload where?

2. How big is the file?

3. What is telling you the file is too big?

4. Have you tried compressing it in Finder?

Peter

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acresofhope Author

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Mar 21, 2011 9:27 PM in response to PeterBreis0807

I am Mac stupid and didn't know you could change it to a doc.

That worked perfectly!! HOORAY! Now I don't have to throw my computer out my window!

Thanks Peter!!!!!!

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Answer 5

Mar 21, 2011 9:28 PM in response to acresofhope

You can also look inside Pages (after you have saved it):

+Inspector > Document > Show File Info (at bottom)+

Peter

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