Help:Doc
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If you do not have access to Microsoft Word, here are some ways to view a ".doc" file using freeware programs:
- on a Microsoft Windows machine: Microsoft Word Viewer
- on numerous platforms: OpenOffice.org Writer
Linking to an uploaded .doc file
| This ... | produces: | |
|---|---|---|
| [[Media:SignHere.doc|xyzzy]] | xyzzy | a direct link to the file but without any indication the target is a DOC file. |
| [[Media:SignHere.doc|]] | SignHere.doc | a direct link which includes the .doc suffix. |
| {{doc|SignHere.doc}} | SignHere.doc (help · info) | normally three links, but help here refers to this page. |
| {{doc|SignHere.doc|xyzzy}} | xyzzy (help · info) | a variant of the preceding. |
Alternatives to uploading a DOC file
Before uploading a DOC file, please consider the pros and cons of converting it to an alternative format, such as wiki markup or a mixture of wiki markup and HTML. See Help:Import for information about tools and strategies for doing so.
Here is a checklist of some points to consider:
- ability to search for text using the QED Search capability
- the need for hyperlinks into the DOC text
- time-to-view
- file size
- ease of updating
- consistency of user experience
- cost of conversion
See also
- Template:pdflink — a template for creating hyperlinks to external pdf files.
- Template:pdf — a template for creating hyperlinks to uploaded pdf files.
- Template:ppt — a template for creating hyperlinks to uploaded ppt files.
