The most commonly accepted word processing file types are: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) – This is the “new” universal file type that most word processing programs can open with much of its formatting left intact. Also, most word processing programs give you the option to save as Microsoft Word. Portable Document Format (.pdf) – This file format is used to present documents in a manner independent of application software, hardware, and operating systems. Users can use a free viewer to open the documents, otherwise, they can’t open it. Resource Guides Google Docs - Converting and Printing Docs - common file types you may be asked to create, Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF Document (.pdf). Microsoft Word - Save a Document - all HVCC faculty, staff, and students have access to Microsoft 365 and the Office Suite of products, therefore most faculty request assignments be submitted in Word format. Microsoft Word - Convert or save to PDF Export from Pages, Numbers, or Keynote to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, and more - faculty will not accept assignments submitted as Pages files because they cannot open them.