DOCX
DOCX is the common Microsoft Word document format used for editable text documents. Learn how the term supports a clear, targeted resume or job application.
DOCX is the common Microsoft Word document format used for editable text documents.
Why it matters
Submit a DOCX file when the employer requests it, and review the layout after export. This makes the term useful as a decision point when you edit your resume instead of an isolated piece of career vocabulary.
For an applied example, read How to Write an ATS-Friendly Resume and How to Write Strong Resume Bullet Points.
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