Downloading documents
Many of the documents on the website are in formats other than HTML. Documents in PDF, Word, Excel and PowerPoint format can all be found and downloaded on this site.
Formats
PDF
PDF files retain all of the original formatting of the printed version of documents. To view PDF files you need the Adobe Acrobat Reader. The latest version can be downloaded free of charge.
PDF accessibility
If you are having trouble reading a PDF document on this website, and you are still unable to read a document hosted on the site, please contact us and we will try to supply a plain text version.
Word
Users with Windows who do not have access to Microsoft Word can view the Word documents on this site by downloading Word Viewer.
Excel
Users with Windows who do not have access to Microsoft Excel can view the Excel documents on this site by Excel Viewer.
PowerPoint
Users with Windows who do not have access to Microsoft PowerPoint can view PowerPoint documents by downloading PowerPoint Viewer.
RTF format
RTF format is a limited-capability alternative to the Microsoft Word format. As this format is intended for use across a wide range of word processors on all computing systems, you will probably already have a text editing program capable of reading this format without having to make any additional downloads.
Downloading and saving files
Most files will automatically download to your computer if you click on the link to that file. Depending on your browser settings, you may be asked where you would like to save the document, or it may open automatically within the current browser window.
If you would prefer to take greater control over the downloading and saving of a document, then you can also right-click (in Windows) or control-click (on a Macintosh) on the link to the document and select the option entitled 'Save Target As', 'Save Link As' or 'Save Linked File As' (depending on your type of browser). The normal save dialog box will appear and you can choose where to store the document on your local computer.
