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Chromebook FAQ

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Can I use Blackboard and Blackboard Collaborate?

Yes! Chromebooks are equipped and ready with the Chrome browser, so you can access Blackboard and use Blackboard Collaborate the same way you would on a PC.

Can I use Microsoft Office?

Yes! You can download the Microsoft Office app (or the individual apps) from the Google Play Store.

Do I have to be online to create and edit documents?

Nope! There is a local storage that can store documents while working offline. Just connect to the Internet when you are ready to upload your files to Blackboard.

Can I install PC programs onto Chromebooks?

Windows PC applications cannot be installed on Chromebooks, since they are using a Google Operating System, but you can still install useful apps from the Google Play Store that have been tailored to Chromebooks.

How do I use a Chromebook?

It’s easy! Here are some resources to get you started:

Getting started with Chromebook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKXXj_dguz0

How to Chromebook

https://www.google.com/chromebook/howto/

Install MS Office on Chromebook

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/how-to-install-and-run-microsoft-office-on-a-chromebook-32f14a23-2c1a-4579-b973-d4b1d78561ad

If you have any other questions, email the Help Desk at helpdesk@lee.edu. We will be happy to provide more Chromebook resources.