AbiSource AbiWord

Software Overview

AbiSource AbiWord is a word processor for Linux that provides various standard word-processing features and support for several document formats. The program was previously available for Windows and Mac but is only actively developed for Linux, beginning with version 3.

AbiWord enables you to perform many standard word processing functions, such as formatting text and spell check. In addition, you can insert images and tables into a document and collaborate with others. Its Collaborate feature allows you to work on the same document as another person simultaneously through AbiCollab.net.

The word processor allows you to save documents as .ABW documents and provides .AWT templates to replicate the style of documents. It also supports common formats, such as .DOC, .DOCX, .RTF, .TXT, .ODT, and .HTML. If the original package does not have the functionality you are looking for, you can install one of its many plug-ins to extend the software's capabilities.

Summary

AbiWord is a serviceable choice for your word processing needs if you are a Linux user. It can handle some common document formats and make document collaboration easy. However, it does not offer the same functionality as other more polished and capable free word processors for Linux, such as LibreOffice Writer or Apache OpenOffice Writer.

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.ABWAbiWord Document

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