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Microsoft Word 97/2003 Documents

  • These files are indicated by a Word icon (97) or Word 2003 icon (2003) icon and have a .doc extension. To be able to open these files you will need to have Microsoft Word 97 or later installed on your computer, or a word processing program that can read files saved in Word format.
  • In general you will be able to edit and save the contents of a Word document, although in some specialised cases where a document contains information which is provided through a subscription you may need to provide a password to open the document (such as the Bristol Documents Summary Service)

Microsoft Excel 97/2003 Documents

  • These files are indicated by a Excel icon (97) or Excel 2003 logo (2003) icon and have a .xls extension. To be able to open these files you will need to have Microsoft Excel 97 or later installed on your computer, or a spreadsheet program that can read files saved in Excel format.
  • In general you will be able to edit and save the contents of an Excel document

Microsoft PowerPoint 97/2003 Documents

  • These files are indicated by a (97) or Powerpoint 2003 icon (2003) icon and have a .ppt extension. To be able to open these files you will need to have Microsoft Office 97 (or later) installed on your computer.

Adobe Acrobat PDF Documents

  • These files are indicated by a PDF icon icon and have a .pdf extension. Adobe Acrobat files require you to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer before you can read them. If you are working on a 'standalone' computer (normally one which is not on a 'client-server' network) then you may be able to install the Acrobat Reader. If you are on a client-server network then speak to your network manager and ask if s/he can install it for you. If your school is supported by School IT Systems Support then you can view the Helpdesk contact information on this site.
  • If you want to download Adobe Acrobat Reader click on the icon on the right. This will take you to the Adobe web site where you will get instructions on how to download and install Acrobat Reader, which is available for both Windows PCs and Apple Macintosh computers.
  • You will be able to print out Adobe Acrobat documents, but you will not be able to edit them. Acrobat format is used when information has to be 'set in stone' - with a price list in Word format anyone could edit it to change the prices, but with the same document in Acrobat format the document is printable but not editable.