Could use some IT help

jlmarta

Teege

Actually most newer versions of office or even open office will read older versions of works so if they have any newer program it should be fine. Also google docs is a great way to share and collaborate on projects. And based on the spreadsheet size regular email should be fine. Do you know how big the file is?

jlmarta

Offhand, I don't know its size but will look when I'm back on my PC. Also, I'll look into google docs. Thanks for the lead to follow. I'll check it out and may have more questions later.

Krieg

If they're using office 2003 or newer shouldn't have a problem. Spreadsheets unless gigantic, can be sent through email.

CvilleE

Teege:

Actually most newer versions of office or even open office will read older versions of works so if they have any newer program it should be fine. Also google docs is a great way to share and collaborate on projects. And based on the spreadsheet size regular email should be fine. Do you know how big the file is?

+1...new versions of office will read it all..I have an earlier version at home, send it to myself in an email at work to edit all the time...u should be fine...if u go that route.

jr_p951

teege and CvillE steered ya right. MS Works or Excel are good spreadsheets but I find that Access is an amazing program. It works great for a business as a database. If someone was gonna use Access, I'd suggest some training before to get the full potential from the program.

ShotgunJohn

beatnic

MS Works? Wow thats a bit old. Just open your document in Google Docs and save it in that format. The recipient can translate it back to what ever software they have.

jlmarta

jlmarta

Teege

Im not sure whats happening to you with google docs I just uploaded one to test it and it worked NP. That being said youll be fine emailing the file at that size. Another option if you cant get it uploaded to google docs but you still want to do that you can just copy and paste it into an empty doc.

beatnic

Try to copy the contents of your document in MS word. Select all>copy. . Open a new google doc and then paste the contents. There might be some formatting issues but it should work. Also, you can go to MS and download a trail copy of Excel for 30 days. You'll want it after that. Good luck

jlmarta