Best Format For E-mailing Resumes?

Dear Experts, What format do you recommend for e-mailing resumes? I've been using publisher, but I'm starting to reconsider. Here is how the T.A.P. experts answered this question:@keppie_careersQ#142 To email resumes, MS Word typically preferred. May consider creating PDF and adding as option. @ValueIntowordsQ#142 Universal (preferred) formats include MS Word (attachment) + Plain Text/ASCII (2 cut/paste into email body). @kgrantcareersQ#142 Best format for e-mailing resume - I agree w other experts - Word or PDF file is best. @sweetcareersQ#142 Ask empl's pref, bt generally PDF is preferable. If using Wrd 07, check if empl cn open, if not, save as '03. @beneubanksQ#142 Word is most popular (.doc, not .docx), but I'd use PDF to ensure integrity/formatting on the resume. @DebraWheatmanQ#142 If uploading to a site convert the resume to text so that information is not lost and strange characters do not appear. @iplawmanQ#142 If not specified, use PDF format. Send single file with cover letter on first page and resume following. @dawnbugniQ#142 Word or PDF (or both) accepted format. Publisher, not good. Not everyone has. Follow submission directions. @resumesrevealedQ#142 Use PDF always, unless 4 Word or plain txt; if using Word, don't use header 4 contact info - ATS w/not pick it up. @jtodonnellQ#142 I say PDF EVERYTHING so it doesn't get altered in transfer. Free tool like Primo can convert file for you. @heatherhuhman: Q#142 I personally recommend PDF, unless the ad states no attachments. Preserves your fonts and formatting.