Apache OpenOffice 4.1 User Guides (PDF)

The Apache OpenOffice 4.1 guides are presented in chapters for easy use.

Editable files (.odt) are available from this page.

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Getting Started Guide - V4.1 Full Book - 2026-07-14 — (Jul 14) Preface - 2023-05-04 — May 04) Chapter 1   - Introducing Apache OpenOffice — 2023-05-04 - (May 04) Chapter 2   - Styles and Templates — 2023-05-04 - (Apr 27) Chapter 3   - Getting Started with Writer — 2023-05-04 - (May 04) Chapter 4   - Getting Started with Calc — 2023-05-04 - (May 04) Chapter 5   - Getting Started with Impress— 2023-05-04 - (May 04) Chapter 6   - Getting Started with Draw — 2023-05-04 - (May 04) Chapter 7   - Getting Started with Base — 2023-05-04 - (May 04) Chapter 8   - Getting Started with Math — 2023-05-05 - (May 04) Chapter 9   - Printing, Exporting, and E-mailing — 2023-04-27 - (Apr 27) Chapter 10 - Graphics, the Gallery, and Fontworks — 2022-12-30 - (Dec 30) Chapter 11 - Setting Up and Customizing Apache OpenOffice — 2022-12-30 - (Dec 30) Chapter 12 - Getting Started with Macros — 2026-07-14 - (Jul 14) Writer Guide - V4.1 Full Book - 2025-06-17 (Jun 17) Chapter 1   - Introducing Writer — 2023-07-31 (Jul 31) Chapter 2   - Setting Up Writer — 2025-06-21 (Jun 21) Chapter 3   - Working with Text — 2023-11-10 (Nov 10) Chapter 4   - Formatting Pages — 2025-06-21 (Jun 21) Chapter 5   - Printing, Exporting, Emailing — 2025-06-21 (Jun 21) Chapter 6   - Introduction to Styles — 2025-06-21 (Jun 21) Chapter 7   - Working with Styles — 2025-06-21 (Jun 21) Chapter 8   - Working with Graphics — 2025-06-21 (Jun 21) Chapter 9   - Working with Tables — 2025-06-21 (Jun 21) Chapter 10 - Working with Templates in Writer — 2025-06-24 (Jun 24) Chapter 11 - Using Mail Merge — 2025-06-24 (Jun 24) Chapter 12 - Tables of Contents, Indexes, and Bibliographies — 2025-06-24 (Jun 24) Chapter 13 - Working with Master Documents — 2025-07-07 (Jul 7) Chapter 14 - Working with Fields — 2025-07-14 (Jul 14) Chapter 15 - Using Forms in Writer — 2025-07-14 (Jul 14) Chapter 16 - Customizing Writer — 2025-07-14 (Jul 14) Math Guide - V4.1 Math Guide — 2026-03-16 (March 16)

Calc Guide - V4.1 Full Book - 2025-09-02 (September, 2) Chapter 1   - Introducing Calc — 2025-09-02 (September, 2) Chapter 2   - Enter Edit Format Data — 2025-09-02 (September, 2) Chapter 3   - Charts And Graphs — 2025-09-02 (September, 2) Chapter 4   - Styles And Templates — 2025-09-02 (September, 2) Chapter 5   - Using Graphics In Calc — 2025-09-02 (September, 2) Chapter 6   - Printing Exporting Emailing — 2025-09-02 (September, 2) Chapter 7   - Formulas And Functions — 2025-09-02 (September, 2) Chapter 8   - Pivot Table — 2025-09-02 (September, 2) Chapter 9   - Data Analysis — 2025-09-02 (September, 2) Chapter 10 - Linking Calc Data — 2025-09-02 (September, 2) Chapter 11 - Sharing And Reviewing — 2025-09-02 (September, 2) Chapter 12 - Calc Macro — 2025-09-02 (September, 2) Chapter 13 - Calc As A Simple Database — 2025-09-02 (September, 2) Chapter 14 - Customizing Calc — 2025-09-02 (September, 2) Chapter 15 - Keyboard Shortcuts — 2025-09-02 (September, 2) Chapter 16 - Calc Functions — 2025-09-02 (September, 2) Chapter 17 - Calc Error Codes — 2025-09-02 (September, 2) Draw Guide - V4.1 Full Book - 2025-12-20 (December 20) Chapter 1   - Introducing Draw — 2025-12-20 (December 20) Chapter 2   - Drawing Basic Shapes — 2025-12-20 (December 20) Chapter 3   - Working with Objects and Object Points — 2025-12-20 (December 20) Chapter 4   - Changing Object Attributes — 2025-12-20 (December 20) Chapter 5   - Combining Multiple Objects — 2025-12-20 (December 20) Chapter 6   - Editing Pictures (Raster Graphics) — 2025-12-20 (December 20) Chapter 7   - Working with 3D Objects — 2025-12-20 (December 20) Chapter 8   - Tips and Tricks — 2025-12-20 (December 20) Chapter 9   - Organization Charts, Flow Diagrams, and More — 2025-12-20 (December 20) Chapter 10 - Advanced Draw Techniques — 2025-12-20 (December 20) Impress Guide - V4.1 Full Book - 2025-10-30 (October, 30) Chapter 1   - Introducing Impress — 2025-10-30 (October, 30) Chapter 2   - Using Slide Masters, Styles, and Templates — 2025-10-30 (October, 30) Chapter 3   - Adding And Formatting Text — 2025-10-30 (October, 30) Chapter 4   - Adding And Formatting Pictures — 2025-10-30 (October, 30) Chapter 5   - Managing Graphic Objects — 2025-10-30 (October, 30) Chapter 6   - Formatting Graphic Objects — 2025-10-30 (October, 30) Chapter 7   - Including Spreadsheets, Charts, and Other Objects — 2025-10-30 (October, 30) Chapter 8   - Adding and Formatting Slides, Notes, and Handouts — 2025-10-30 (October, 30) Chapter 9   - SlideShows — 2025-10-30 (October, 30) Chapter 10 - Printing, e-mailing, exporting and saving slideshows — 2025-10-30 (October, 30) Chapter 11 - Setting Up and Customizing Impress — 2025-10-30 (October, 30) Chapter 12 - Keyboard Shortcuts — 2025-10-30 (October, 30)