There have been some problems viewing/editing/printing files on Library computers. Sometimes it's a network issue, but many times there are problems with the way files are handled. This is most noticeable with Word, since most files are .DOCS. Here are a few tips...
- always move files using eDisk or a memory stick, NOT webmail
- be sure files have the proper extension (Word - .doc, Excel - .xls, Powerpoint - .ppt)
- keep file names to eight characters or less, with no spaces or strange punctuation
This term, networking might be a bit faster and opening Word files may be a bit speedier, but give yourself plenty of time to launch and print files. While the Library staff can be magical, we may not be able to perform every miracle in those 5 minutes before class.
