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Authorized software and file formats

The following software is approved by FESP for writing Master's or Doctoral theses:

  • Microsoft Word
  • LaTeX
  • OpenOffice
  • LibreOffice
  • Other software supporting the OpenDocument Text Format (ODT)

Notice to users of Scientific WorkPlace (MacKichan SoftWare): this software is not recommended by FESP. The document you submit must be compilable with standard LaTeX tools (pdflatex, xelatex).

Multimedia files

All multimedia files must be inserted or submitted in an FESP-authorized format.  If the file format is problematic, FESP may require that another format be used.

Please note that executable files are not authorized and will need to be replaced with their source code.

Authorized formats

Need help writing your Master's or Doctoral thesis?

Contact the IT service center of your faculty .

If in doubt about using a software program or file format, contact FESP at evaluation@fesp.ulaval.ca.

In the event of a discrepancy between the French and English texts, the French version prevails.