Saving and Naming Files
The very nature of the on-line programs at SAU requires the sharing of documents and information among fellow learners and faculty mentors. To facilitate this process and reduce the frustration of receiving and sending documents, students should note several things.

First, document sharing may be accomplished among various word processor programs. All SAU online faculty use Microsoft Word for word processing. Students will need to send files in the current Word format. As of June 2001, faculty use Word 98.

Second, Windows 95, 98, NT4.0 and Macintosh operating systems allow long names. Since you and the faculty work on multiple courses and multiple projects it is best to name your file so everyone recognizes it. Begin the name with the three-digit course number. Follow this with your last name. After your name a one or two word description of the document. For example if your name is John Smith and you are sending in the final paper for COM600 then you would name the file: 601smithethics. Individual course syllabi will provide further details regarding naming files.