Are there any special rules for saving my files for submission? Many of the file naming rules will come from your instructor. However there are a few things you need to be aware of: When saving files, ONLY use numbers, letters, underscores ( this: _ ) and dashes: (this: - ) in file names. DO NOT use punctuation marks or @ or # or $ or % or % or ^ or * in file names. Using punctuation marks in file names causes problems. I don't have Microsoft Office installed on any of my computers. How would I be able to see these files? For PC users here is the link to download Office viewers http://office.microsoft.com/downloads/Default.aspx I don't have Microsoft Office installed as I have a Macintosh computer. How would I be able to see these files? For Macintosh users here is the link to view PowerPoint Files: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/download/default.asp#OfficeX Some files are listed as "PDF". What is it, and how can I read these? PDF Files are Adobe Acrobat Files. You can download a free reader for these files at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html Why does my Microsoft Office file have a file extension that ends in 'x'? These files were created by Microsoft Office 2007. Please check with your instructor - they may not be able to open these. In that case, you should "Save As..." a Microsoft Office 2003 file before submitting your work. What is required to listen to or watch multimedia files, such as audio and video? Each media type may require a separate player to view multimedia content. Sometimes these players will compete with each to be the default player for a certain type of media format. This may require that the native player application be reinstalled in order to play media properly. QuickTime Files Download player from http://www.apple.com/quicktime Real Player Download player from http://www.real.com/ Windows Media Built into Windows OS. To upgrade or Download player: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;en-us;wmp Where did these questions come from? Some questions & answers were taken from the University of Alaska http://technology.uaa.alaska.edu/blackboard/studentfaq.cfm