Rich Text Format (RTF) is a type of document file that can be read and edited by many different word processors. Its file extension is “.rtf”. Submitting files to the court in .rtf format allows a Judge to download the file to their desktop and make changes to it before filing their signed order. It’s easy to save a file in Rich Text Format.
Converting an Existing Document to Rich Text Format (RTF)
- Open the document file in your word processor.
- Go to File > Save As on the toolbar. A new window will open.
- Choose “Rich Text Format” from the drop down menu in the “Save as type” field.
- Rename the file. You’ve changed the file type, but the new RTF file will have the same name as the original. You can add “RTF” to the end of the file name to differentiate it from the original.
Starting a New Document in RTF
- Open a new document file in your word processor.
- Go to File > Save As on the toolbar. A new window will open.
- You will be given the option to save the file in several formats (“Save as type“). Choose “Rich Text Format” from the drop down menu.
- Name the file in the file naming field. The file has now been created in Rich Text Format.