Apache OpenOffice

Software Overview

Apache OpenOffice is an open-source office suite similar to Microsoft Office. The program descended from OpenOffice.org and is closely related to LibreOffice. It offers several office productivity programs that resemble Microsoft Office programs.

Programs included in the Open Office suite:

• Writer - A word processor similar to Microsoft Word
• Calc - A spreadsheet application similar to Microsoft Excel
• Draw - A vector graphics editor
• Impress - A presentation creator similar to Microsoft PowerPoint
• Base - A database management application
• Math - A mathematical equation creator

OpenOffice is used to create documents that assist in office productivity and organization, which include presentations, spreadsheets, drawings, diagrams, equations, and text documents. You can open and save files in the OpenOffice proprietary file format or as Microsoft Office file formats, such as .DOC, .PPT, and .XLS. You can also export OpenOffice files in the .PDF format for sharing documents across platforms.

Summary

Apache OpenOffice is a solid office suite that offers similar functionality to Microsoft Office and is compatible with many industry-standard file formats. If you are looking for a free alternative to Microsoft Office, Apache OpenOffice is a good choice.

Primary File Type

.ODTOpenDocument Text Document

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