There are normally restrictions on the file size you are able to submit for a TMA. If your submission includes any pictures/images these can be compressed using either Microsoft Word or StarOffice.
Compressing pictures in Word 2003
Compressing pictures in word 2007/2010
Compressing pictures in Star Office or Open Office
How to save in ‘.doc’ format using StarOffice
For the majority of courses TMA documents need to be submitted in either ‘.doc’ or ‘.rtf’ format. If you are using the latest version of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Works, or the Open University supplied StarOffice your documents may be saved by default in a different format.
How to save in ‘.doc’ format using Word 2007/2010
Saving in '.doc' format permanently without using Save As (Text only)
If you are sending more than one file or document as part of your TMA submission the files will need to be saved into a single zip file using Compressed (zipped) folders.
Creating a zip file using Compressed (zipped) folders
Advanced Zip file creation (Text only)
If you have downloaded a marked TMA but have been unable to find the file on your computer or see your tutor’s feedback it may help to create a folder specifically for your collected TMAs.
