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Apache OpenOffice

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What is Apache OpenOffice?

Apache OpenOffice is a free open source office suite that includes six applications: Writer (word processor), Calc (spreadsheets), Impress (presentations), Draw (diagramming and graphics), Base (database), and Math (formulas).

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OpenOffice has gained popularity among various professionals and organizations for its versatility and cost-effectiveness. One of its key …
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Free MS Office replacement

10 out of 10
June 27, 2023
I use OpenOffice instead of MS Office. I contains everything I need from MS Office and the price is right - FREE.
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Εμφανίστε ένα οποιοδήποτε θέμα στη βοήθεια του OpenOffice.org. Φροντίστε η Βοήθεια να...

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Από τις ανοιχτές εφαρμογές του OpenOffice κλείστε μόνο το Writer

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Από τις ανοιχτές εφαρμογές του Open Office κλείστε μόνο το OpenOffice.org Impess

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Ανοίξτε το OpenOffice.org Writer

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Ανοίξτε την εφαρμογή OpenOffice.org Writer

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Ανοίξτε την εφαρμογή OpenOffice.org Base. (Εάν εμφανιστεί ο πιλότος αφήστε το ως έχει)

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What is Apache OpenOffice?

Apache OpenOffice is a free open source office suite that includes six applications: Writer (word processor), Calc (spreadsheets), Impress (presentations), Draw (diagramming and graphics), Base (database), and Math (formulas).

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When you need to write a document, crunch numbers on a spreadsheet, or work up a presentation - office suite software is your solution. Apache OpenOffice offers free word processing, spreadsheet, or any other office needs and here we compare it to Microsoft Office 365 and it's Word, Excel, and more.
Apache OpenOffice is a free open source office suite that includes six applications: Writer (word processor), Calc (spreadsheets), Impress (presentations), Draw (diagramming and graphics), Base (database), and Math (formulas).

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OpenOffice has gained popularity among various professionals and organizations for its versatility and cost-effectiveness. One of its key use cases is in consulting firms, where it allows professionals to open and work on different file types received from clients. This not only helps maintain a professional image but also eliminates the need to request alternative file formats. According to users, OpenOffice provides unique capabilities, such as direct editing of .dbx files in Calc, which keeps consulting firms ahead of the curve.

Another use case for OpenOffice is as a potential replacement for Microsoft Office in organizations aiming to reduce costs while still meeting their current needs. By evaluating OpenOffice as an alternative, these organizations can significantly cut down on subscription expenses without compromising the functionalities provided by Microsoft Office.

OpenOffice is also being embraced by individual users across various industries. For example, secretarial staff in offices have been convinced to use OpenOffice for general writing and calculating activities. Likewise, web developers and account managers find it valuable for creating and editing documents and presentations for customers. It offers a lightweight and smooth alternative to the resource-heavy Microsoft Office suite.

Furthermore, OpenOffice finds utility in niche professions. A professional freelance photographer relies on OpenOffice for all word processing tasks related to their business, such as creating invoices, receipts, and quotes. Users appreciate how this cost-effective solution does not compromise functionality.

Academic institutions are also recognizing the benefits of OpenOffice as an alternative to Microsoft Office 365. Apache OpenOffice is recommended as the default office suite software in a technical institute, allowing them to reduce subscription costs to zero while providing all the necessary features comparable to Microsoft Office.

Overall, OpenOffice proves useful across diverse fields and contexts. Its appeal lies not only in its affordability but also in its ability to address specific needs, provide unique capabilities, and offer a seamless user experience.

Users highly recommend OpenOffice as an affordable and compatible alternative to Microsoft Office. They specifically highlight its compatibility with different operating systems, making it a versatile choice. Users suggest trying OpenOffice before investing in a more expensive brand, as they find it offers more functionality than the limited 'free' MS Word. OpenOffice is praised for its ability to meet basic office document software needs and create essential office documents for free. It is also recommended for smaller offices or those requiring flexibility and the ability to work with multiple file types. Overall, users find that OpenOffice has most of the capabilities expected from office suite applications, making it an excellent option for personal use.

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Zachariah King | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
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Verified User
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If you have budget constraints or hate "those" guys who make similar products then Apache OpenOffice is the product for you. It is cross-software/platform compatible so you can open documents and spreadsheets sent from other software and can send them to others who use that software. Great for word processing and spreadsheets. Intuitive and simple layout. Specifically designed to feel familiar (intuitive UI) and has a broad range of features to compare with other providers out there.
June 27, 2023

Apachy things!

Score 7 out of 10
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Incentivized
Create and share docs like sheets, words or any other where we might need to fill in info. My main use case is sheets, but using it to write documentation or use it as a note taker is also a good use case. Way better than the notepad that comes with windows
Score 8 out of 10
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In my opinion, Apache OpenOffice is best suited for writing, editing and proofreading texts in any language. You can also download additional language packages that really take up little space in your PC's storage. Of course, Apache OpenOffice is comprehensive of spreadsheet-/drawing-/database-related softwares and so on, but I primarily use it for writing and editing my own texts. I don't see any scenarios where it is less appropriate, at least so far.
Aurangzaib Adil | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User
Incentivized
The best thing that OpenOffice does is as a rule free. The expense of Microsoft Office is high and more modest shops can't bear the cost of it.
As far as execution, I have seen OpenOffice run just as or far superior to Microsoft Office. It is cross-stage, one of the critical qualities of OpenOffice.
Abdul Wahab Khan | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User
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I strongly recommend for my friends and colleagues to use Apache OpenOffice for drafting their documents, making spreadsheets, and preparing presentations because it is free, it is lighter in terms of application size, it supports a variety of file formats, it is available on almost all kinds of device and operating system, like Android, Windows, Linux, and many others.
Pulkit Agrawal | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
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Verified User
It is well suited if - 1. The user just bought a new device and needs an office suite for his basic office needs. 2. The user has a very limited or a slow speed internet. 3. The user is using a very low capacity storage device. It is less appropriate if - 1. The user needs cloud backup. 2. The user has more business focused needs and wants multiple device support at once.
.Kim Murphy | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
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Verified User
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If you have no budget for office software OpenOffice might be all you need, it's fast lightweight and doesn't use a lot of your computer's resources. However, if your business thrives on complex presentations and documents that use Adobe and Microsoft it might not be as well suited. It is very easy to install and does not have a lot of technical glitches like Microsoft.
January 18, 2019

Free Office software

Cristian Bodnarasec | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
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Verified User
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Apache OpenOffice is one good alternative to Microsoft Office when it comes to working with text documents, spreadsheets and presentations offline. It provides most features that MSO has but all that will not cost you anything. In addition, it runs on all platforms not only on Windows.

However, for online collaboration and browser support, you should take a serious look at Google Docs.
Kim Dammers | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Working offline on your own things with OpenOffice is great. Sending documents in OpenOffice format can be a problem since many organizations insist on MS formats. (But it is easy to convert OpenOffice format to an MS format.)
Nathan Bowman | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User
Incentivized
OpenOffice is the best for smaller offices, or offices that need flexibility and the ability to work with multiple file types. It's amazing when you're starting out and you can work without worrying about licensing, fees, or restrictive trial programs. It just works, and it works for free - which is pretty much the best case.
Score 8 out of 10
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Verified User
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OOO is excellent for personal use or small businesses which cannot afford a Microsoft Office license. With it, you can expect high compatibility between MSO and other office suites, as well as an intuitive menu system that borrows many attributes from more widely-known office suites (particularly MS-Office).

It is a large installation, and leans heavily on JRE (Java Runtime Environment), which explains its high compatibility. Unfortunately that also means it is not optimized for the devices on which it runs, and you will find slower load/save/document conversion/export times compared to other office suites.

But the price wins. You can't compare it to others.
Liz Wade | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
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Verified User
Incentivized
If you're looking for a free word processor and you do not need all the bells and whistles of Microsoft Office, then OpenOffice is the program for you. The software can sometimes be laggy and the design options are not quite at Microsoft level, but it is compatible with Microsoft Office file formats and there's only a small learning curve to it. If you're coming from Microsoft Office, you should be able to jump right into OpenOffice.
Score 7 out of 10
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Verified User
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Apache OpenOffice is an ideal software for all users who prefer using Linux machines and want a fast reliable alternative for the common Microsoft Office.

It is fully compliant with the Open Document format and has full feature support for proprietary Microsoft documents as well.
January 31, 2018

Apache OpenOffice

Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User
Incentivized
Openoffice is a great Office alternative to buying Microsoft Office. It has most of the same features, such as, features that you would expect in Microsoft Office only. But, those features are there in OpenOffice, too. Things that are in OpenOffice that people may not realize might be in there are: documents, presentations, spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and graphics. It even does things like tables, frames, style management, and even mail merge. It is, however, missing email and calendar applications. There is an open source email client out there that is really good, however, it's Mozilla Thunderbird.
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