Add-Ons, Add-Ins, and Plugins

What is the difference between Add-Ons, Add-Ins, and Plugins with respect to OpenOffice.org?

• Add-Ons are components that integrate into the OOo graphical user interface (GUI).

Most Add-Ons can be downloaded as extensions from the Extensions web site. From within OOo, 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.

OOo can utilize many browser plugins that are installed on your system automatically.

• 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.