Download Plug-Ins
Some of the files on HowTo.gov (such as PDFs or Microsoft Word documents) require a viewer or "plug-in" to open or view. These plug-ins are very common, so you likely already have them on your computer, but if not, you may need to install a particular plug-in on your computer to view some of the files on this site.
Please use the links below to download any software plug-ins you may need.
If you need a plug-in not listed, please contact us.
Available Download Links:
Microsoft Excel Viewer 2007 Download
Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2007 Download
Microsoft Word Viewer 2007 Download
Windows Media Player Downloads (for audio & video files)
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TSA Privacy Policy
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