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Optional Plug-In Downloads |
The following is a set of links to free applications that may need to be
downloaded to view content created by an instructor in Blackboard. Please
e-mail blackboard@boisestate.edu
if there are any broken links.
ON THIS PAGE:
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Real Player
- For files with the .ra, .ram, or .smil extension. Download the "Free Real
Player."
- QuickTime
- For .mov files. You want to "Download the Free Player."
- Windows Media
Player
- For .wmv files. Download the player which corresponds to your
operating system (Windows XP, 2000, Mac OSX, etc.)
- PowerPoint Viewer
Word Viewer
Excel Viewer
- Go to
office.microsoft.com and click on the "Download" tab. In the search field at the top of the page, type either "PowerPoint
Viewer," "Word Viewer," or "Excel Viewer." On the resulting pages, click the
title of the program you wish to download and follow the on-screen
directions. Users who install these programs will be able to view documents
created by those Microsoft products at no cost. They will not have the
ability to edit them.
Note: You do not need to download the Viewer if you have a full version of the
program.
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PowerPoint 98 Viewer for Macintosh
- The free Word Viewer and Excel Viewer are not available for the Macintosh.
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Adobe Acrobat
- For .pdf files, download the free "Adobe Reader" application.
This file format is widespread and most students will need this program
throughout their university career.
- Macromedia Flash Player
- This enables users to view Flash (.swf) documents. Download the free
player.
- Macromedia Shockwave Player
- This enables users to view Shockwave documents. Download the free
player.
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Blackboard Assistance at Boise State
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blackboard@boisestate.edu |
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(208)
426-2583 (8-5 Mon-Fri) |
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Education 420 |
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