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− | '''What is the difference between Add-Ons, Add-Ins, and Plugins with respect to | + | '''What is the difference between Add-Ons, Add-Ins, and Plugins with respect to {{AOo}}?''' |
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− | * Add-Ons are components that integrate into the | + | * Add-Ons are components that integrate into the AOO graphical user interface (GUI). |
− | :Most Add-Ons can be downloaded as extensions from the [ | + | :Most Add-Ons can be downloaded as extensions from the [https://extensions.openoffice.org/ Extensions web site]. |
− | :From within | + | :From within {{AOo}}, choose {{menu|Tools|Extension Manager}} to install new extensions. |
* Add-Ins are components that provide Calc formulas. | * Add-Ins are components that provide Calc formulas. | ||
:The Calc application help has some information about add-ins. | :The Calc application help has some information about add-ins. | ||
* Plugins are what you know from your browser. | * Plugins are what you know from your browser. | ||
:Plugins can add functionality to play sounds or videos of specific formats, among others. | :Plugins can add functionality to play sounds or videos of specific formats, among others. | ||
− | : | + | :{{AOo}} can utilize many browser plugins that are installed on your system automatically. |
:Current browsers use the term Add-On or Extension for UI related plugins. | :Current browsers use the term Add-On or Extension for UI related plugins. | ||
* Plug-in stands for DDE or OLE objects that are inserted in a document. | * Plug-in stands for DDE or OLE objects that are inserted in a document. | ||
− | :The menu command Edit | + | :The menu command {{menu|Edit|Plug-in}} toggles the display of such objects. |
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[[Category:Documentation/FAQ/General]] | [[Category:Documentation/FAQ/General]] |
Revision as of 12:22, 31 August 2021
What is the difference between Add-Ons, Add-Ins, and Plugins with respect to Apache OpenOffice?
- Add-Ons are components that integrate into the AOO graphical user interface (GUI).
- Most Add-Ons can be downloaded as extensions from the Extensions web site.
- From within Apache OpenOffice, choose Tools → Extension Manager to install new extensions.
- Add-Ins are components that provide Calc formulas.
- The Calc application help has some information about add-ins.
- Plugins are what you know from your browser.
- Plugins can add functionality to play sounds or videos of specific formats, among others.
- Apache OpenOffice can utilize many browser plugins that are installed on your system automatically.
- Current browsers use the term Add-On or Extension for UI related plugins.
- Plug-in stands for DDE or OLE objects that are inserted in a document.
- The menu command Edit → Plug-in toggles the display of such objects.