Viewing Microsoft Office Documents (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, or Excel Files)
To view and print Word, PowerPoint, or Excel files, you will need Microsoft Office or their respective viewers installed on your computer. SPU has a license agreement with Microsoft that allows you to install the most current Microsoft software products for a minimal charge. The computers in most of the SPU campus computer labs already have this software.
PC
Most PC users will be able to view Word, PowerPoint, or Excel files within their browser window. If you don't want to view a file this way, save the document to your computer and open it from within the program application.
Mac
Most Mac users will NOT be able to view Word, PowerPoint, or Excel files within their browser window. Instead, click on the link to the file you want to view. The file will automatically download to your desktop.
Viewing Adobe Acrobat PDF Files
In order to view and print Adobe Acrobat PDF files within your online course, please download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. The computers in most of the SPU computers labs already have this software.
Once you have installed Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can view PDF files within your browser window by clicking on the link to the file.
To print PDF Documents, press the print button that appears right above the document in your browser window.