OpenOffice.org is the most popular open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics and databases. It is the perfect Microsoft Office replacement software. OpenOffice is compatible with Microsoft Office file formats such as .doc, .xls, .ppt and many more international open standard format.

OpenOffice is quite easy to learn and use since it uses standard interface as other office suite softwares. The interface is clean and quite straight-forward to use. OpenOffice also supports multiple international languages and works on all common computers.

OpenOffice is completely free to download, install and use anywhere and for any purpose.

OpenOffice consists of the following softwares

Writer – is a fully equiped word processor or desktop publisher software. Writer is the word processing replacement for Microsoft Word. Writer has powerful features like AutoCorrect, AutoComplete, AutoFormat, Styles and Formatting, Text Frames and Linking, Tables of Contents, Indexing, Bibliographical References, Illustrations, Tables, and other objects.

Calc – is a full featured spreadsheet software. Calc is the spreadsheet replacement for Microsoft Excel. Excel has powerful features like Advanced DataPilot technology, Natural language formulas, an Intelligent Sum Button, a comprehensive range of advanced spreadsheet functions, Styles and Formatting.

Impress – is a tool for creating slideshows and multimedia presentation. Impress is the presentation tool replacement for Microsoft Powerpoint. Features includes 2D and 3D clip art, fontworks, special effects, animation, and high-impact drawing tools. A multi-pane view puts all the tools at your fingertips and you can share your work in many ways such as pdf, html and Flash.

Draw – is a graphics and diagrams creation software. Draw features include objects manipulation, rotate in two or three dimensions; use sophisticated rendering to create photorealistic images. Smart connectors make short work of flowcharts, organisation charts, network diagrams and many others.

Base – is a database software. Base is the database replacement for Microsoft Access. You can create and modify tables, forms, queries, and reports, either using your own database or Base’s own built-in HSQL database engine. Base offers a choice of using Wizards, Design Views, or SQL Views for beginners, intermediate, and advanced users.

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