The Free Replacement for Microsoft Office - Open Office
What is included with the download?
Writer
The word processor that rivals Microsoft Word. Writer’s compatible formats and ability to export PDFs make it stand out from other word processors. You can even open and edit Word files in Writer!
Calc
An alternative for Microsoft Excel, Calc creates spreadsheets and analyzes data—and then some. Special features like Natural Language Formulas and Scenario Manager make Calc truly unique
Base
Just like Microsoft Access, Base helps you create and maintain databases. Organize broad arrays of data and build forms and reports that make sense.
Impress
Create top-notch presentations that equal Microsoft Power Point presentations. Impress can create PDF files and Flash files, and create, save or download presentation templates.
Math
Create and edit mathematical equations with this easy-to-use tool. Math formats mathematical equations and exports them to other programs, including OpenOffice and Microsoft Office applications.
Draw
The easy-to use graphics editor. Draw lets you create and edit vector graphics, diagrams and charts, similar to Microsoft Visio or CorelDraw.
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Jump to unread Post a CommentEdited By: jamhops on May 23, 2012 09:13
Not too sure but you could try Open Office as it does open all MS Office docs and is quite similar.
re: floatable & jamhops - There are always newbies coming online that do not know of these progs. I know quite a few that have been on for years that still pay for bloatware that is covered by tried and tested freeware.
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It also has a free software of the day app inside it.
You could try re-saving them both, within their individual programs (Works and Word), as an Rich Text Format file (.rtf) instead of the .wps and .doc types that they are defaulted to. The new rtf files could then be merged.
There is also an integral PDF writer in it.
Still have Open Office though.
I don't know about works, but Office will. It can often mess up the formatting though - the reason why I won't use it. If you just want to use it for personal use, and aren't collaborating with anyone or submitting complex files anywhere it's perfect. Anything more advanced and it has the potential to get on your nerves rather quickly!
If you just want software to write letters etc. - you're better off sticking with Wordpad which is already a part of Windows. It's more than adequate for text, and there are tools there for adding pictures etc. as well.
I keep hearing this but what features in MS Office do you actually use which aren't in Open/Libre Office?
OK
Thanks again.