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Documents
The documents on the site are in one of the following five formats:
- The most common is PDF, or Portable Document Format, which displays documents in their original layout.
To view or print PDF files, you need Adobe Reader software, which can be downloaded free of charge from the Adobe Web site. We suggest that you use a recent version of this software to download PDF documents.
Some PDF forms can be filled out electronically. Adobe Reader automatically prints documents in letter format (8½ x 11), even if the document is in a different format. If you wish to print documents in legal format (8½ x 14), you have to adjust the print setup.
- Word is used mainly for documents that contain few tables or charts, and for certain forms that can be filled in onscreen.
More information about Word.
- Excel is often used for budget-related documents. It is ideal for performing calculations and creating tables and charts.
More information about Excel.
- PowerPoint (PPT) is used to create slide presentations for screening.
More information about PowerPoint.
- WinZip is used to compress large documents and group together related files, such as the chapters and appendices of a publication.
More information about WinZip.
Structure of the Web site
The MESS Web site is divided into:
Volunteer action
Financial assistance
Employment
Family
- Four administrative sectors:
Centre de recouvrement
Emploi-Québec
Secrétariat à l’action communautaire autonome
Sécurité du revenu
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