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How to Download a Document/File

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1. Click on the link to the document you want to download.  One of two things will happen:

• A window will open with the document in it
   

• The File Download screen will pop up and ask you if you want to open this file or save this file to a disk.

A Window Will Open With the Document In It

2. When the window opens with the document in the window, click on File on the menu bar at the top of the window.  A menu will drop down:

3.  You have two options.  You can “Open this file from its current location” or you can “Save this file to disk.”  Select one.

·        Open this file from its current location – This option opens the file then save the file to a location that you select on your computer. 

·        Save this file to disk – This option save the file to a place you select on your computer before you even open the file.  You will have to complete steps 5, 6, and 7 before you can complete step 4.

4.  The Opening Window will appear.  It looks like this:

5.  When the Opening Window is completed counting down, the Save As window will open

6.  Select a location on your computer to save your file.  Make sure to select a location where you can find the document later.
    

7.  Click the Save button.

 Your document has been saved to your computer!

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