Some people use "different" software to create their resumes. If you want to easily be able to distribute your resume via email, it would be best to save it as a ".pdf" file. This is the kind of file that can be opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is a free download on the Internet and most people have it on their computer already. (If they don't, it will actually prompt the user to download the reader for free.) If you use an uncommon/specialized software program, it will be hard for people to open your link unless you save them as a .pdf. You can even scan things and save them as a .pdf file.
To save as a PDF, you need to have the full version Adobe Acrobat, or you can use the "Cute PDF" program. Cute PDF is a free program and can be found at http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp
In order to use this program, you need to download both the free download and the free converter. After you download it, you should run the converter first, and then the PDF program. Once installed, you can easily convert a document to a PDF by doing the following:
1. Open document you want converted
2. Go to FILE button
3. Go to PRINT
4. In the print dialog, change the printer to "Cute PDF".
5. Rename the file and save it.
6. Voila - you now have a PDF file!
This file can now be emailed and is easily accessible.