How do I use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint files with a web site?

There are two ways to use a Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file with your Homestead web site. You can allow others to download the file to view or you can save it as a web page, so others can see it in their browser.

To save the Word, Excel, or Powerpoint file as a web page:

For general instructions to save a Word, Excel or PowerPoint file as a web page, please click here

Note:

• these are instructions for Microsoft 2000 versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, however the same basic instructions are used for the other versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

PowerPoint and Excel files may require additional instructions. Here are helpful links that provide further instructions and screenshots:

PowerPoint:

• http://office.microsoft.com/assistance/2000/ppwebsav.aspx
• http://www.webaim.org/howto/powerpoint
• http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/
• http://www.computertim.com/howto/articles/powerpoint/pp13.htm

Excel:

• http://www.zdnet.com/devhead/stories/articles/0,4413,2523050,00.html
• http://j-walk.com/ss/excel/usertips/tip016.htm
• http://www.computertim.com/howto/ht/excel/4.shtml

General

• http://www.computertim.com/howto/howto.shtml

(None of the above are official partners of Homestead, nor have we done any extensive testing of what they have to offer. Use of their tools and services must be undertaken at your own risk.)

Note:

• if your document has multiple files (graphics, sounds, multiple slides) these programs will create a folder for the web page and files. Please make a similar folder in your Homestead account and import all the files.
• to edit these documents after you have saved them as web pages, click here

After you have saved the document as a web page, link to the appropriate "html" or "htm" file as you would link to any imported html page in the "Edit Link" window.

Note:

• Visitors to your web site may not have the Microsoft program or version to view or edit the document, Microsoft offers "viewers" and "converters" so that others who do not have the program or a different version can view and edit the document.
• For the Microsoft Office Converters and Viewers page, click here
• You may want to provide a link to the page or the specific viewer/converter if necessary.

To post the file for others to download with the "Post file" element:

1. Click on "Imported Files and HTML" and select "Post File"

2. The "Element Editor" will appear

3. If you have not imported the file, click on the "Import New File" button. If you have imported the file and do not see it in the list, click on the "Refresh" button.

4. After selecting the desired file, choose the type of image for the link.

5. Type the desired text in the "Label" box and select the desired text characteristics, this will appear below the image.

6. Click "OK" and you will see the linked "Post File" element in the SiteBuilder. If the text does not display correctly, click and hold on the corner of the element.

7. Resize it to display correctly

To create a custom link to the file:

1. Select the element or highlight the text you would like to link

2. Click on the "Link" button on the Sitebuilder

3. In the "Edit Link" window, select "Imported File" and use the pulldown menu to select the desired file.