Do you indicate file size when posting pdf, doc, ppt?

[Laurie Trow]

I saw this in the early days of the web when some would indicate a link was a pdf and then include the file size right next to it.

 

For example, Student Handbook PDF 1.5 MB

 

Anyone still do this? Know of any online articles that support this method?

 

Looking forward to your expert answers.

 

Laurie

[Marcy Sterner Gineris]

Laurie,

We did this until a year or two ago, and no longer display file size. We do however reference file format if a link goes to a PDF. We don't link to doc or ppt files on our site.

 

Marcy Gineris

Eastern Mennonite University

[Laurie Trow]

Out of curiosity, why did you stop?

[Marcy Sterner Gineris]

I stopped because the connection speed of our visitors increases each reporting period, and a 1-2 MB download is no longer a cause for concern. Here's a disclaimer, though: if a file is upwards of 6mb I will note the size, but it's somewhat rare that we publish anything that large.