Submitting course work by email Sending papers by email Email is often used for sending papers. People who write collaboratively often do this.
Some journals now accept email submission.
The general problem is that word processors produce coded output that cannot be read directly. It must be decoded. It is thus an imposition on people to include coded attachments, unless you know that all the recipients of your email can read them without extra steps. Editors The best way to do this is to use an editor for writing. You do not need a word processor.