OpenOffice.org

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Table of contents

1 Features 2 Frequently Asked Questions 3 Online Support Forums 4 Documentation 5 Mailing Lists 6 Screenshot 7 Links and Examples

Features

OpenOffice.org http://www.openoffice.org/

OpenOffice.org is a complete set of Office productivity applications. OOo includes a Word Processor, Spread Sheet, Presentation maker, and drawing program, but it also includes Math, for writing mathematical formula, and base, an easy-to-use database manager with an integrated database.

• Writer - Word Processor: use it for anything from writing a quick letter to producing an entire book with embedded illustrations, cross-references, tables of contents, indexes, bibliographies... Auto-complete, auto-format, and real-time spelling check make light work of the hardest task. Writer is powerful enough to tackle desktop publishing tasks such as creating multi-column newsletters, and brochures.
• Calc - Spreadsheet: Calculate, analyse, summarise, and present data in numerical reports or with graphics. A fully-integrated help system makes entering complex formulas a breeze. Pull in external data using the Data Pilot, and sort it, filter it, and produce subtotals and statistical analyses. Use previews to select from thirteen categories of 2-D and 3-D charts including line, area, column, pie, XY, stock and net with dozens of variants.
• Impress - Fast and easy way to create multimedia presentations using pecial effects, animation and high-impact drawing tools.
• Draw - Drawing Program to creat simple diagrams, dynamic 3D illustrations and special effects.
• Math - Designed for presenting mathematical formulas, Math is an equation editor that can be used as a stand-alone application, or embedded inside other programs.
• Base - BASE enables you to manipulate database data seamlessly within OpenOffice.org. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ (http://user-faq.openoffice.org/) There is a new set of FAQ being developed, and an older set available here too.

• New FAQ: http://user-faq.openoffice.org/new-faq/index.html

Online Support Forums

http://www.oooforum.org/

Internet Relay Chat is like an online chat room, except that the chat rooms are called channels instead.

• IRC Server:
• IRC Channel:

If you are not familiar with IRC, you might try the following resources:

• mIRC (http://www.mirc.com/) - Windows IRC client
• xchat (http://www.xchat.org/) - Unix and Linux client

Documentation

http://documentation.openoffice.org/

http://www.learnopenoffice.org/

Mailing Lists

Screenshot

http://www.openoffice.org/screenshots

Links and Examples

• http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/learning.now/2006/06/whats_the_fuss_about_fosspart_1.html

From the teacher’s perspective, Open Office is a true workhorse. For everything from document creation, to spreadsheets, presentation slides, and just about anything else in the “office suite” domain, Open Office 2 does a stellar job. The formula generator is a godsend for math teachers.