Is it possible possible to use a WD "My Passport for Mac" External HD with a Chromebook?

Hello . . .
I am a photographer who is seriously thinking of purchasing a Chromebook to utilize for both online and offline editing while in the field. I'm wondering if it is possible to use a Western Digital "My Passport for Mac" to store and retreive my images as an external drive for both storage and retrieval using a CB.
Does any one know if I will have to do any special formatting to use this drive with a Chromebook? And, if so, what do I need to know/do to do it?
Thanks very much for any information that might be provided.
David
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The "My Passport for Mac" is listed here (both the WDBLUZ0010BSL-NESN and the WDBZYL0020BSL-NESN).
   Chromebook compatible external drives 
For other help with Chromebooks, it's best to visit the Chromebook Forum.
-Jerry

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