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Recommended Office Software for Online Courses at PSU

What software you require depends on the specific requirements of your online course. It is likely that you require word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software. Files can be saved in multiple formats and these packages are generally cross-compatible. Some common packages include:

Windows PC
Open Office
Microsoft Office

Macintosh
iWork
Open Office
Microsoft Office 2008

In some cases the individual components of these packages can be purchased or downloaded separately.

Open Office is a free, open-source office suite that is available for both Windows PCs and Macintosh. We’ve had good luck with it, but be aware that support and documentation are not perhaps as extensive as with other types. You can download it at http://www.openoffice.org .