Most instructors use a variety of file formats, so we suggest that you obtain software that can open or read these files. Many readers are free. The following list will be updated as needed.

For .pdf files, use Adobe Reader or download Adobe Reader 9 for free.

For .doc files, use Microsoft Word or you can download the latest Word viewer here.

For .docx files (or the Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 file formats), use the 2007 version of Microsoft Word, or download a free Office File Converter Pack for your existing Microsoft Office 2003 products or earlier.

For .ppt files, use Microsoft PowerPoint or download a free PowerPoint Viewer 2007.

Can I keep my email private from other students in the class?

Your Moodle Account Profile can be edited to hide your email address from other students in your class. After logging in to the Moodle website, click on your name in the upper right corner of the Moodle homepage. Then, click on the “Edit profile” tab and change the setting for “Email display”. Your instructor will still be able to see your email address and send you emails. You may not want to change the “Email activated” setting, otherwise you will not receive emails from your instructor.

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