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What do I do if my home and school computers use different platforms?


Many students who use a home computer or non-CWRL lab computer end up using a different operating system to compose and edit documents. For example, you may have a Windows-based computer at home but may meet in a classroom with Macs. Generally, most documents (such as Word and HTML documents) will be readable on both provided you have used Webspace or have a USB flash drive compatible with both computers.

The following document types are usually compatible across platforms:

  • Microsoft Word (.doc)
  • HTML (.html, .htm)
  • Document Template (.dot)
  • Rich Text Format (.rtf)
  • Text files (.txt)

The following documents are NOT compatible across platforms:

  • Microsoft Works (.wps)
  • WordPerfect (.wpd)
  • AppleWorks
  • Microsoft Access (.mdb)
  • Filemaker and Filemaker Pro
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