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Common File Types

Many course documents in Blackboard are in Adobe PDF or Microsoft Office format. Some combinations of Windows/Office service packs and browser security settings may cause problems accessing these files. To see if you are affected, try downloading these sample files:

	Acrobat.pdf			Excel.xls			Flash.swf
	Word.doc			Powerpoint.ppt