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==What is Apache OpenOffice? ==
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==What is {{AOo}}? ==
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ApacheOpenOffice (AOO) is a freely-available, full-featuredofficesuite. It includes the following components.
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{{AOo}} (AOO) is a freely-available, full-featured office productivity suite. It includes the following components.
  
 
===Writer (word processor) ===
 
===Writer (word processor) ===
  
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[[Image:documentation_writer_icon.png|left]]Writer is a feature-richtool for creating letters, books, reports, newsletters, brochures,and other documents. You can insert graphics and objects from othercomponents into Writer documents. Writer can export files to HTML,XHTML, XML, Adobe’s Portable Document Format(PDF), and severalversions of Microsoft Word files. It also connects to your emailclient.
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[[Image:documentation_writer_icon.png|left]]Writer is a feature-rich tool for creating letters, books, reports, newsletters, brochures,and other documents. You can insert graphics and objects from other components into Writer documents. Writer can export files to HTML, XHTML, XML, Adobe’s Portable Document Format(PDF), and several versions of Microsoft Word files. It also connects to your email client.
  
 
===Calc (spreadsheet) ===
 
===Calc (spreadsheet) ===
  
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[[Image:documentation_calc_icon.png|left]]Calchas all of the advancedanalysis, charting and decision-making features expected from ahigh-end spreadsheet. It includes over 300 functions for financial,statistical and mathematical operations among others. The ScenarioManager provides “what if” analyses. Calc generates 2-D and 3-Dcharts, which can be integrated into other AOO documents. You canalso open and work with Microsoft Excel workbooks and save them inExcel format. Calc can export spreadsheetsto Adobe’s PortableDocument Format (PDF) and to HTML.
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[[Image:documentation_calc_icon.png|left]]Calc has all of the advanced analysis, charting and decision-making features expected from a high-end spreadsheet. It includes over 300 functions for financial, statistical and mathematical operations among others. The Scenario Manager provides “what if” analyses. Calc generates 2-D and 3-D charts, which can be integrated into other AOO documents. You can also open and work with Microsoft Excel workbooks and save them in Excel format. Calc can export spreadsheets to Adobe’s Portable Document Format (PDF) and to HTML.
  
 
===Impress (presentation graphics) ===
 
===Impress (presentation graphics) ===
  
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[[Image:documentation_impress_icon.png|left]]Impressprovides all thecommon multi-media presentation tools, such asspecial effects,animation, and drawing tools. It is integrated withthe advancedgraphics capabilities of the Draw and Math components.Slideshows canbe further enhanced with Fontwork’s special effectstext, as well assound and video clips. Impress is compatible with Microsoft’sPowerPoint file format, and can save your work innumerous graphicsformats including Macromedia Flash (SWF).
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[[Image:documentation_impress_icon.png|left]]Impress provides all the common multi-media presentation tools, such as special effects, animation, and drawing tools. It is integrated with the advanced graphics capabilities of the Draw and Math components. Slideshows can be further enhanced with Fontwork’s special effects text, as well as sound and video clips. Impress is compatible with Microsoft’s PowerPoint file format, and can save your work in numerous graphics formats including Macromedia Flash (SWF).
  
 
===Draw (vector graphics) ===
 
===Draw (vector graphics) ===
  
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[[Image:documentation_draw_icon.png|left]]Draw is a vector drawingtool that can produce everything from simple diagrams or flowchartsto 3-D artwork. Its Smart Connectors feature allows you to defineyour own connection points. You can use Draw to create drawings foruse in any of AOO’s other components, and you can create your ownclipart and add it to the Gallery. Draw can import graphics from manycommon formats and save them in over 20 formats including PNG, HTML,PDF and Flash.
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[[Image:documentation_draw_icon.png|left]]Draw is a vector drawing tool that can produce everything from simple diagrams or flowcharts to 3-D artwork. Its Smart Connectors feature allows you to define your own connection points. You can use Draw to create drawings for use in any of AOO’s other components, and you can create your own clipart and add it to the Gallery. Draw can import graphics from many common formats and save them in over 20 formats including PNG, HTML, PDF and Flash.
  
 
===Base (database) ===
 
===Base (database) ===
  
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[[Image:documentation_base_icon.png|left]]Base offers tools forday-to-day database work within a simple interface.It can create andedit forms, reports, queries, tables, views andrelations, so managinga connected database is much the same as in other popular databaseapplications. Base provides many new features,such as the ability toanalyze and edit relationships from a diagram view. Base incorporatesHSQLDB as its default relational databaseengine. It can also usedBASE, Microsoft Access, MySQL or Oracle, or any ODBC or JDBCcompliant database. Base also provides support for asubset of ANSI-92SQL.
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[[Image:documentation_base_icon.png|left]]Base offers tools for day-to-day database work within a simple interface. It can create and edit forms, reports, queries, tables, views and relations, so managing a connected database is much the same as in other popular database applications. Base provides many new features,such as the ability to analyze and edit relationships from a diagram view. Base incorporates HSQLDB as its default relational database engine. It can also used BASE, Microsoft Access, MySQL or Oracle, or any ODBC or JDBC compliant database. Base also provides support for a subset of ANSI-92 SQL.
  
 
===Math (formula editor) ===
 
===Math (formula editor) ===
  
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[[Image:documentation_math_icon.png|left]]Math is AOO’s formula orequation editor. You can use it to create complex equations thatinclude symbols or characters not available in standard font sets.While it is most commonly used to create formulas in other documents,such as Writer and Impress files, Math can also work as a stand-alonetool. You can save formulas in the standard Mathematical MarkupLanguage (MathML) format for inclusion in webpages and otherdocuments not created by AOO.
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[[Image:documentation_math_icon.png|left]]Math is AOO’s formula or equation editor. You can use it to create complex equations that include symbols or characters not available in standard font sets. While it is most commonly used to create formulas in other documents, such as Writer and Impress files, Math can also work as a stand-alone tool. You can save formulas in the standard Mathematical Markup Language (MathML) format for inclusion in webpages and other documents not created by AOO.
  
 
==What are the advantages of Apache OpenOffice? ==
 
==What are the advantages of Apache OpenOffice? ==
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Hereare some of the advantages of Apache OpenOffice over otherofficesuites:
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Here are some of the advantages of Apache OpenOffice over other office suites:
  
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*'''No licensing fees'''. AOO is free for anyone to use anddistribute at no cost. Many features that are available as extra costadd-ins in other office suites (like PDF export) are free with AOO.There are no hidden charges and all future upgrades are free.
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*'''No licensing fees'''. AOO is free for anyone to use and distribute at no cost. Many features that are available as extra cost add-ins in other office suites (like PDF export) are free with AOO. There are no hidden charges, and all future upgrades are free.
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*'''Open source. '''You can distribute, copy, and modify the softwareas much as you wish, in accordance with AOO's Open Source license.
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*'''Open source. '''You can distribute, copy, and modify the software as much as you wish, in accordance with AOO's Open Source license.
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*'''Cross-platform.''' AOO 4.0 runs on several hardware architecturesand under multiple operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows,MacOS X, Linux, and Sun Solaris.
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*'''Cross-platform.''' AOO 4.0 runs on several hardware architectures and under multiple operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows, MacOS X, Linux, BSD Unix and Sun Solaris.
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*'''Extensive language support'''. AOO’s user interface isavailable in over 40 languages and the AOO project provides spelling,hyphenation and thesuarus dictionaries in over 70 languages anddialects. AOO also provides support for both Complex Text Layout(CTL)and Right to Left (RTL) layout languages (such as Hindi, Hebrew andArabic).
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*'''Extensive language support'''. AOO’s user interface is available in over 25 languages and the AOO project provides spelling, hyphenation and thesaurus dictionaries in over 70 languages and dialects. AOO also provides support for both Complex Text Layout (CTL)and Right to Left (RTL) layout languages (such as Hindi, Hebrew and Arabic).
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*'''Consistent user interface'''. All''' '''the components haveasimilar “look and feel”, making them easy to use and master.
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*'''Consistent user interface'''. All''' '''the components have a similar “look and feel”, making them easy to use and master.
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*'''Integration.''' The components of Apache OpenOffice are wellintegrated with one another.
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*'''Integration.''' The components of Apache OpenOffice are well integrated with one another.
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**All the components share a common spelling checker and othertools,which are used consistently across the suite. For example, thedrawing tools available in Writer are also found in Calc, withsimilar but enhanced versions in Impress and Draw.
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**All the components share a common spelling checker and other tools, which are used consistently across the suite. For example, the drawing tools available in Writer are also found in Calc, with similar but enhanced versions in Impress and Draw.
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**You do not need to know which application was used to createaparticular file (for example, you can open a Draw file from Writer).
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**You do not need to know which application was used to create a particular file (for example, you can open a Draw file from Writer).
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*'''Granularity.''' Usually, if you change an option, it affects allcomponents. However, options can be set at a component level or evendocument level.
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*'''Granularity.''' Usually, if you change an option, it affects all components. However, options can be set at a component level or even document level.
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*'''File compatibility.''' AOO includes PDF and Flash exportcapabilities, as well as support for opening and saving files in manycommon formats including Microsoft Office, HTML, XML, Word Perfectand Lotus 123 formats.
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*'''File compatibility.''' AOO includes PDF and Flash export capabilities, as well as support for opening and saving files in many common formats including Microsoft Office, HTML, XML, Word Perfect and Lotus 123 formats.
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*'''No vendor lock-in. '''AOO 4.0 uses OpenDocument, anXML(eXtensible Markup Language) file format developed as an industrystandard by OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of StructuredInformation Standards). These files can easily be unzipped and readby any text editor, and their framework is open and published.
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*'''No vendor lock-in. '''AOO 4.0 uses OpenDocument, an XML(eXtensible Markup Language) file format developed as an industry standard by OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards). These files can easily be unzipped and read by any text editor, and their framework is open and published.
  
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*'''You have a voice.''' Enhancements, software fixes andreleasedates are community-driven. You can join the community andaffect thecourse of the product you use.
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*'''You have a voice.''' Enhancements, software fixes and release dates are community-driven. You can join the community and affect the course of the product you use.
  
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Youcan read more about Apache OpenOffice, its mission,history,licensing and other organizational informationhere:[http://www.Apache OpenOffice/about.htmlhttp://www.ApacheOpenOffice/about.html]
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You can read more about {{AOo}}, its mission, history, licensing and other organizational information here: [https://www.openoffice.org/about.html https://www.ApacheOpenOffice/about.html]
  
 
===How does Apache OpenOffice compare? ===
 
===How does Apache OpenOffice compare? ===
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Apache OpenOffice can match and exceed the feature set of competingofficesuites. The following table lists the main components of AOOandcompares them with their equivalents in two leading officesuites,''Microsoft Office 2003'' (MSO) and ''WordPerfect Office X3''(WP).
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Apache OpenOffice can match and exceed the feature set of competing officesuites. The following table lists the main components of AOO and compares them with their equivalents in two leading office suites,''Microsoft Office 2003'' (MSO) and ''WordPerfect Office X3''(WP).
  
  
 
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Thefollowing tables list some important features of ApacheOpenOfficeand compare them with two leading office suites,''Microsoft Office2003'' (MSO) and ''WordPerfect X3 ''(WP).
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The following tables list some important features of Apache OpenOffice and compare them with two leading office suites,''Microsoft Office'' (MSO) and ''WordPerfect X3 ''(WP).
  
 
====Styles and formatting ====
 
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<sup>1</sup>“Outline View” in Word offers a subset ofthefeatures of AOO’s ''Navigator''.
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<sup>2</sup>Requires an additional license for the ''Multilingual User Interface Pack.''
  
 
====Interoperability ====
 
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<sup>1</sup>Requires additional third-party software, such as ''PDF Writer'' or ''PDF Converter''.<sup>2</sup>''Microsoft Office: Mac''is not feature compatible with ''Microsoft Office 2003.''
  
 
====Programmability ====
 
====Programmability ====
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Macrosare programs which automate tasks and can be embedded in adocument.The following table lists the languages available formacrodevelopment in each office suite.
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Macros are programs which automate tasks and can be embedded in a document. The following table lists the languages available for macro development in each office suite.
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===New features in version 4 ===
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==What are the minimum requirements? ==
 
==What are the minimum requirements? ==
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*'''Mac''' OS X 10.3.x (10.3.5 recommended), Mac OS X 10.4.x, plusX11
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Some Apache OpenOffice features (wizards and the databasecomponent)require that the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) beinstalled on yourcomputer. Although AOO will work fine without Javasupport, some features will not be available. You can download thelatest versionfrom [http://www.java.com/ http://www.java.com].
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Some {{AOo}} features (wizards and the database component) require that the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) be installed on your computer. Although {{AOo}} will work fine without Java-support, some features will not be available. You can download the latest version from [https://www.java.com/ https://www.java.com] or from [https://adoptium.net/ https://adoptium.net/].
  
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Fora more detailed (and up-to-date) listing of requirements,see:[http://www.openoffice.org/about.htmlhttp://www.openoffice.org/about.html][http://www.openoffice.org/dev_docs/source/sys_reqs_20.htmlhttp://www.openoffice.org/dev_docs/source/sys_reqs_20.html]
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For a more detailed (and up-to-date) listing of requirements, see: [https://www.openoffice.org/dev_docs/source/sys_reqs_20.html https://www.openoffice.org/dev_docs/source/sys_reqs_20.html]
  
 
==How do I get the software? ==
 
==How do I get the software? ==
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*Download a copy from the project’s homepage: [https://www.openoffice.org/ https://www.openoffice.org].
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*Download a copy using the Peer to Peer client, BitTorrent. The instructions are here: [https://www.openoffice.org/distribution/p2p/ https://www.openoffice.org/distribution/p2p/].
 
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*The Apache OpenOffice ''Porting Project'' has links to versionsofthe software that have been, or are currently being “ported” torun under various operating systems.[http://porting.openoffice.org/index.htmlhttp://porting.openoffice.org/index.html.]
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*The Apache OpenOffice ''Porting Project'' has links to versions of the software that have been, or are currently being “ported” to run under various operating systems. [https://www.openoffice.org/porting/index.html https://www.openoffice.org/porting/index.html.]
  
 
==How do I install Apache OpenOffice? ==
 
==How do I install Apache OpenOffice? ==
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Informationon installing and setting up Apache OpenOffice on thevarious supported operating systems is given here:[http://download.openoffice.org/common/instructions.htmlhttp://download.Aopenoffice.org/common/instructions.html]
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Information on installing and setting up Apache OpenOffice on the various supported operating systems is given here: [https://www.openoffice.org/download/common/instructions.html https://www.openoffice.org/download/common/instructions.html]
  
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You can also download the more detailed ''Setup Guide'' (in several languages) from [https://www.openoffice.org/documentation/setup_guide2/index.html https://www.openoffice.org/documentation/setup_guide2/index.html]
  
 
==How do I get support? ==
 
==How do I get support? ==
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===Free online support ===
 
===Free online support ===
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===Paid support and training ===
 
===Paid support and training ===
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A list of independent consultants and the services they offer, listed alphabetically by region and then by country, is provided on the Apache OpenOffice website. (Edit needed)
  
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===Other resources and addons ===
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===Other resources and add-ons ===
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|Andrew Pitonyak, the author of ''Apache OpenOffice Macros Explained'', maintains this site which provides extensive documentation on AOO's macro capability. Many good referral links are also provided at: [https://www.pitonyak.org/oo.php https://www.pitonyak.org/oo.php]
  
 
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==What is involved in the initial migration? ==
 
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See [[Documentation/UserGuide/Migration_Guide/Sharing_Files|Sharing Files with Microsoft Office Users]] in this guide for information about opening and saving files of various formats.
  
 
===How do I import other files used in Microsoft Office? ===
 
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See [[Documentation/UserGuide/Migration_Guide/ImportingFiles|Importing other Microsoft Office Files]] in this guide for information about importing custom dictionaries, AutoCorrect entries and AutoText entries into {{AOo}}.
  
 
==What changes do I need to make in the way that I work? ==
 
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Whilethe interfaces of Apache OpenOffice and Microsoft Officearesufficiently similar to allow immediate productivity, they arenotidentical. Some functions are based on different underlyingconcepts.The chapters in this guide will to help you with thesedifferences.
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===In general what is different in use between Microsoft OfficeandApache OpenOffice? ===
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See[[Documentation/AOOAuthors User Manual/MigrationGuide/GeneralDifferences|General Differences in Use between ApacheOpenOffice andMicrosoft Office]] in this guide first, as it gives anoverall viewof differences; the other chapters build on theinformation presentedin that chapter.
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See [[Documentation/UserGuide/Migration_Guide/GeneralDifferences|General Differences in Use between Apache OpenOffice and Microsoft Office]] in this guide first, as it gives an overall view of differences; the other chapters build on the information presented in that chapter.
  
 
===What are the specific differences in use between Word and Writer?===
 
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See[[Documentation/AOOAuthors User Manual/Migration Guide/WriterandWord|Differences in Use between Writer and Word]] in this guideforspecific information related to text documents.
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See [[Documentation/UserGuide/Migration_Guide/Writer_and_Word|Differences in Use between Writer and Word]] in this guide for specific information related to text documents.
  
 
===What are the specific differences in use between Excel and Calc?===
 
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See [[Documentation/UserGuide/Migration_Guide/Calc_and_Excel | Differences in Use between Calc and Excel]] in this guide for specific information related to spreadsheets.
  
 
===What are the specific differences in use between PowerPointandImpress? ===
 
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See[[Documentation/UserGuide/Migration_Guide/Impress_and_PowerPoint | Differences in Use between Impress and PowerPoint]]in this guide for specific information related to presentations.
  
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===How can I change Apache OpenOffice to make it work even more liketheway I have worked in Microsoft Office? ===
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===How can I change Apache OpenOffice to make it work even more like the way I have worked in Microsoft Office? ===
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See[[Documentation/AOOAuthors UserManual/MigrationGuide/Customizing|Customizing Apache OpenOffice]] inthis guide forinformation about changing Apache OpenOffice to make itwork yourway. That chapter includes links to macros that were writtento helpease the transition.
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See [[Documentation/OOo3_User_Guides/Getting_Started/Getting_Started_with_Base|Getting Started with Base]] in the [[Documentation/OOo3_User_Guides/Getting_Started|Getting Started Guide]], and the [[Documentation/OOoAuthors_User_Manual/Base_Guide|Database Guide]] for details on the new Base component of {{AOo}}.
  
 
===Is there an equivalent to WordArt? ===
 
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Yes. See Chapter 15 “Using Fontwork” in the ''Getting Started'' guide.
  
 
==What are the issues when migrating from WordPerfect to Writer? ==
 
==What are the issues when migrating from WordPerfect to Writer? ==
 
===Can I open WordPerfect files in AOO? ===
 
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ApacheOpenOffice’s Writer does not have underlying codes in thesame waythat WordPerfect does. But a macro is being written that willallowyou to work in a similar way to WordPerfect’s reveal codes.See[http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/hillview/AOO/RevealCodes3.sxwRevealCodes3.sxw]availableat[http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/hillview/AOO/http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/hillview/AOO/]for more information.
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==How is Apache OpenOffice licensed? ==
 
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ApacheOpenOffice is distributed under the Open Source Initiative(OSI)approved Lesser General Public License (LGPL). The LGPL can beviewedon the AOO website at:[http://www.ApacheOpenOffice/licenses/lgpl_license.htmlhttp://www.ApacheOpenOffice/licenses/lgpl_license.html]
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Apache OpenOffice is distributed under the Open Source Initiative (OSI) approved Apache Licence Vers. 2, (ALV2). License information can be viewed on the Apache website at: [https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.html Apache License Page]
  
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For more general information on AOO’s licensing, please refer to: [https://www.openoffice.org/license.html https://www.openoffice.org/license.html].
  
 
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What is Apache OpenOffice?

Apache OpenOffice (AOO) is a freely-available, full-featured office productivity suite. It includes the following components.

Writer (word processor)

Documentation writer icon.png
Writer is a feature-rich tool for creating letters, books, reports, newsletters, brochures,and other documents. You can insert graphics and objects from other components into Writer documents. Writer can export files to HTML, XHTML, XML, Adobe’s Portable Document Format(PDF), and several versions of Microsoft Word files. It also connects to your email client.

Calc (spreadsheet)

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Calc has all of the advanced analysis, charting and decision-making features expected from a high-end spreadsheet. It includes over 300 functions for financial, statistical and mathematical operations among others. The Scenario Manager provides “what if” analyses. Calc generates 2-D and 3-D charts, which can be integrated into other AOO documents. You can also open and work with Microsoft Excel workbooks and save them in Excel format. Calc can export spreadsheets to Adobe’s Portable Document Format (PDF) and to HTML.

Impress (presentation graphics)

Documentation impress icon.png
Impress provides all the common multi-media presentation tools, such as special effects, animation, and drawing tools. It is integrated with the advanced graphics capabilities of the Draw and Math components. Slideshows can be further enhanced with Fontwork’s special effects text, as well as sound and video clips. Impress is compatible with Microsoft’s PowerPoint file format, and can save your work in numerous graphics formats including Macromedia Flash (SWF).

Draw (vector graphics)

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Draw is a vector drawing tool that can produce everything from simple diagrams or flowcharts to 3-D artwork. Its Smart Connectors feature allows you to define your own connection points. You can use Draw to create drawings for use in any of AOO’s other components, and you can create your own clipart and add it to the Gallery. Draw can import graphics from many common formats and save them in over 20 formats including PNG, HTML, PDF and Flash.

Base (database)

Documentation base icon.png
Base offers tools for day-to-day database work within a simple interface. It can create and edit forms, reports, queries, tables, views and relations, so managing a connected database is much the same as in other popular database applications. Base provides many new features,such as the ability to analyze and edit relationships from a diagram view. Base incorporates HSQLDB as its default relational database engine. It can also used BASE, Microsoft Access, MySQL or Oracle, or any ODBC or JDBC compliant database. Base also provides support for a subset of ANSI-92 SQL.

Math (formula editor)

Documentation math icon.png
Math is AOO’s formula or equation editor. You can use it to create complex equations that include symbols or characters not available in standard font sets. While it is most commonly used to create formulas in other documents, such as Writer and Impress files, Math can also work as a stand-alone tool. You can save formulas in the standard Mathematical Markup Language (MathML) format for inclusion in webpages and other documents not created by AOO.

What are the advantages of Apache OpenOffice?

Here are some of the advantages of Apache OpenOffice over other office suites:

  • No licensing fees. AOO is free for anyone to use and distribute at no cost. Many features that are available as extra cost add-ins in other office suites (like PDF export) are free with AOO. There are no hidden charges, and all future upgrades are free.
  • Open source. You can distribute, copy, and modify the software as much as you wish, in accordance with AOO's Open Source license.
  • Cross-platform. AOO 4.0 runs on several hardware architectures and under multiple operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows, MacOS X, Linux, BSD Unix and Sun Solaris.
  • Extensive language support. AOO’s user interface is available in over 25 languages and the AOO project provides spelling, hyphenation and thesaurus dictionaries in over 70 languages and dialects. AOO also provides support for both Complex Text Layout (CTL)and Right to Left (RTL) layout languages (such as Hindi, Hebrew and Arabic).
  • Consistent user interface. All the components have a similar “look and feel”, making them easy to use and master.
  • Integration. The components of Apache OpenOffice are well integrated with one another.
    • All the components share a common spelling checker and other tools, which are used consistently across the suite. For example, the drawing tools available in Writer are also found in Calc, with similar but enhanced versions in Impress and Draw.
    • You do not need to know which application was used to create a particular file (for example, you can open a Draw file from Writer).
  • Granularity. Usually, if you change an option, it affects all components. However, options can be set at a component level or even document level.
  • File compatibility. AOO includes PDF and Flash export capabilities, as well as support for opening and saving files in many common formats including Microsoft Office, HTML, XML, Word Perfect and Lotus 123 formats.
  • No vendor lock-in. AOO 4.0 uses OpenDocument, an XML(eXtensible Markup Language) file format developed as an industry standard by OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards). These files can easily be unzipped and read by any text editor, and their framework is open and published.
  • You have a voice. Enhancements, software fixes and release dates are community-driven. You can join the community and affect the course of the product you use.

You can read more about Apache OpenOffice, its mission, history, licensing and other organizational information here: https://www.ApacheOpenOffice/about.html

How does Apache OpenOffice compare?

Apache OpenOffice can match and exceed the feature set of competing officesuites. The following table lists the main components of AOO and compares them with their equivalents in two leading office suites,Microsoft Office 2003 (MSO) and WordPerfect Office X3(WP).


Function
Apache OpenOffice
Microsoft Office
WordPerfect Office
Word processor Writer Word® WordPerfect® X3
Spreadsheet Calc Excel® Quattro Pro® X3
Vector Graphics Draw no no
Presentation Graphics Impress PowerPoint® Presentations™ X3
Database Base Access® 1 Paradox® 2
Math or Formula Editor Math yes no

1Professional version only.

2Professional and Student and Teachereditions only.

Features

The following tables list some important features of Apache OpenOffice and compare them with two leading office suites,Microsoft Office (MSO) and WordPerfect X3 (WP).

Styles and formatting

Feature
Apache OpenOffice
Microsoft Office
WordPerfect Office
Navigator
yes
limited1
no
Styles and Formatting window
yes
yes
no
Keyboard support for paragraph styles
yes
yes
no
Support for page, frame, and list styles
yes
no
no
Word completion
yes
Excel only
no
Spelling and language proofing modules
70+
50+2
25
Formula or equation tools
yes
yes
no

1“Outline View” in Word offers a subset of the features of AOO’s Navigator.

2Requires an additional license for the Multilingual User Interface Pack.

Interoperability

Feature
Apache OpenOffice
Microsoft Office
WordPerfect Office
PDF export capability
yes
yes1
yes
Flash export capability
yes
no
yes
XML export capability
yes
yes
yes
OpenDocument XML format
yes
no
no
Import/Export Microsoft Office files
yes
yes
yes
Import WordPerfect files
yes
yes
yes
Import Lotus 123 files
yes
yes
yes
Connect to external databases (MySQL, Oracle, Access, etc.)
yes
yes
yes
Languages available (localizations)
40+
35+
30
Supported operating systems
Windows, macOS, Linux, Solaris
Windows only2
Windows only
Unicode language support
yes
yes
no

1Requires additional third-party software, such as PDF Writer or PDF Converter.2Microsoft Office: Macis not feature compatible with Microsoft Office 2003.

Programmability

Macros are programs which automate tasks and can be embedded in a document. The following table lists the languages available for macro development in each office suite.

Feature
Apache OpenOffice
Microsoft Office
WordPerfect Office
Basic-derived language
OpenBasic
VBA
VBA
Beanshell
yes
no
no
Java
yes
no
no
JavaScript
yes
no
no
Python
yes
no
no

Beyond simple macros, some office suites can be extended to include new features. This capability usually takes the form of plug-ins. In the case of Apache OpenOffice, it can also be done through changes to the source code.

Feature
Apache OpenOffice
Microsoft Office
WordPerfect Office
C and C++
yes
yes
yes
Java
yes
no
no
Python
yes
no
no
Source code available!
yes
no
no

Security

Feature
Apache OpenOffice
Microsoft Office
WordPerfect Office
Digital signatures
yes
yes
yes
Strong encryption
yes
yes
yes
Secure paths for macro execution
yes
yes
no

New features in version 4

Apache OpenOffice 4.0 delivers hundreds of improvements and new features. Here are some of the major enhancements.

What are the minimum requirements?

Apache OpenOffice 4.0 requires one of the following operating systems:

  • Microsoft Windows Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows 2003, Windows 7,8, 10 and Windows 11
  • GNU/Linux Kernel version 2.2.13 and glibc 2.4.0 or newer
  • Mac OS X 10.3.x (10.3.5 recommended), Mac OS X 10.4.x, plusX11
  • Solaris version 8 or higher


Some Apache OpenOffice features (wizards and the database component) require that the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) be installed on your computer. Although Apache OpenOffice will work fine without Java-support, some features will not be available. You can download the latest version from https://www.java.com or from https://adoptium.net/.

For a more detailed (and up-to-date) listing of requirements, see: https://www.openoffice.org/dev_docs/source/sys_reqs_20.html

How do I get the software?

You can get the Apache OpenOffice installation package in any of these ways:

How do I install Apache OpenOffice?

Information on installing and setting up Apache OpenOffice on the various supported operating systems is given here: https://www.openoffice.org/download/common/instructions.html

You can also download the more detailed Setup Guide (in several languages) from https://www.openoffice.org/documentation/setup_guide2/index.html

How do I get support?

AOO comes with an extensive Help system. This is your first line of support for using Apache OpenOffice.

To display the full Help system, press  F1  or select Apache OpenOffice Help from the Help menu. In addition, you can choose whether to activate tooltips, extended tips, and the Help Agent (using Tools → Options → General).

If tooltips are enabled, place the mouse pointer over any of the icons to see a small box (“tooltip”) with a brief explanation of the icon’s function. For a more detailed explanation, select Help → What's This? and hold the pointer over the icon.

The Help menu

Free online support

The Apache OpenOffice community not only develops software, but provides free, volunteer-based support. Users of Apache OpenOffice can get comprehensive online support from community venues such as newsgroups, forums or mailinglists. There are also numerous websites run by users that offer free tips and tutorials.


Free Apache OpenOffice support
User FAQ Frequently Asked Questions for Users
Users Mailing List Free community support provided by a network of hundreds of experienced users. You must be subscribed to post messages. To subscribe, send a blank email to users subscribe

Listarchives are here: https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/

Documentation Project Templates, user guides, how-tos, and other documentation. https://www.openoffice.org/documentation/
Native Language [Edit needed]
The Apache OpenOffice Forum https://forum.openoffice.org/en/forum/

Read more about the support options for Apache OpenOffice at: https://www.openoffice.org/support/index.html

Alternatively, you can pay for support services. Service contracts can be purchased from a vendor or consulting firm specializing in Apache OpenOffice.


A list of independent consultants and the services they offer, listed alphabetically by region and then by country, is provided on the Apache OpenOffice website. (Edit needed)

Other resources and add-ons

Several websites provide additional free resources and add-ons to enhance Apache OpenOffice. The following table lists a few of these websites.


Free AOO templates, artwork and other add-ons
OpenOffice.org Macros A repository for AOO macros and addons, and documentation about writing macros and/or extending Apache OpenOffice. https://sourceforge.net/projects/ooomacros/files/
Open Clip Art Library An archive of clip art that can be used for free for any use. openclipart.org
Apache OpenOffice Macro Information Andrew Pitonyak, the author of Apache OpenOffice Macros Explained, maintains this site which provides extensive documentation on AOO's macro capability. Many good referral links are also provided at: https://www.pitonyak.org/oo.php

What is involved in the initial migration?

Sharing files

See Sharing Files with Microsoft Office Users in this guide for information about opening and saving files of various formats.

How do I import other files used in Microsoft Office?

See Importing other Microsoft Office Files in this guide for information about importing custom dictionaries, AutoCorrect entries and AutoText entries into Apache OpenOffice.

What changes do I need to make in the way that I work?

While the interfaces of Apache OpenOffice and Microsoft Office are sufficiently similar to allow immediate productivity, they are not identical. Some functions are based on different underlying concepts.The chapters in this guide will to help you with these differences.

In general what is different in use between Microsoft Office and Apache OpenOffice?

See General Differences in Use between Apache OpenOffice and Microsoft Office in this guide first, as it gives an overall view of differences; the other chapters build on the information presented in that chapter.

What are the specific differences in use between Word and Writer?

See Differences in Use between Writer and Word in this guide for specific information related to text documents.

What are the specific differences in use between Excel and Calc?

See Differences in Use between Calc and Excel in this guide for specific information related to spreadsheets.

What are the specific differences in use between PowerPointandImpress?

See Differences in Use between Impress and PowerPointin this guide for specific information related to presentations.

How can I change Apache OpenOffice to make it work even more like the way I have worked in Microsoft Office?

See Customizing Apache OpenOffice in this guide for information about changing Apache OpenOffice to make it work your way. That chapter includes links to macros that were written to help ease the transition.

How do I use the Math Object editor (Apache OpenOffice’s equivalent to Equation Editor)?

See Math Objects in the Writer Guide.

What about that database functionality?

See Getting Started with Base in the Getting Started Guide, and the Database Guide for details on the new Base component of Apache OpenOffice.

Is there an equivalent to WordArt?

Yes. See Chapter 15 “Using Fontwork” in the Getting Started guide.

What are the issues when migrating from WordPerfect to Writer?

Can I open WordPerfect files in AOO?

Yes, a WordPerfect filter is now available in the standard Apache OpenOffice installation.

How is Apache OpenOffice licensed?

Apache OpenOffice is distributed under the Open Source Initiative (OSI) approved Apache Licence Vers. 2, (ALV2). License information can be viewed on the Apache website at: Apache License Page

For more general information on AOO’s licensing, please refer to: https://www.openoffice.org/license.html.

What is “open source”?

The ideals of open-source software can be explained by the four essential rights, which are embodied within the Free Software Foundation’s General Public License (GPL):

  • The right to use the software for any purpose.
  • Freedom to redistribute the software for free or for a fee.
  • Access to the complete source code of the program (that is, the“blueprints”).
  • The right to modify any part of the source, or use portions of it in other programs.

Another view of this philosophy comes from the Open Source Definition:

“The basic idea behind open source is very simple: When programmers can read, redistribute, and modify the source code for a piece of software, the software evolves. People improve it, people adapt it, people fix bugs. And this can happen at a speed that, if one is used to the slow pace of conventional software development, seems astonishing.”

For more information on Free and Open Source software, visit these websites:

OpenSource Initiative (OSI): https://www.opensource.org

FreeSoftware Foundation (FSF): https://www.fsf.org

Content on this page is licensed under the Creative Common Attribution 3.0 license (CC-BY).



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