OpenOffice.org is a multi-platform office productivity suite that includes key desktop applications such as a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation manager, and drawing program. OpenOffice.org also features compatibility with a variety of file formats, including those of Microsoft Office. OpenOffice.org also incorporates a user interface and feature set that will be familiar to users of Microsoft Office. This is a worthy replacement for many users of Microsoft Office.
Here are some of the major features of OpenOffice.org:
The Entire Suite
Native XML file format for small, yet powerful documents.
The powerful OpenOffice.org API allows you to create external functions to leverage the power of the suite just how you need it.
Ability to import many different types of documents and templates from a range of other programs.
Ability to export to a huge range of formats from HTML to MS Office XP
Functionality to import address book from Mozilla/ Netscape 6.x or LDAP
Vastly enhanced printing capabilities and options.
Autopilot guides you through creating complex documents, clearly.
WRITER (Word Processor)
Direct connection with external email software to seamlessly send your documents worldwide.
The Stylist allows you to change the entire look of your document instantly.
Form-letter management to send letters to addresses in a database.
Compare changes and work collaboratively using the Versions system.
AutoCorrect word completion speeds up your writing in a non-obtrusive and powerful way.
Indexing and Bibliographic functions make moving around inside a document easy.
Sophisticated layout manager that allows you to display everything you want simply and clearly.
IMPRESS (Presentations)
Exploits all the effects and graphics tools from Draw
AutoPilot helps you get your ideas down just how you want them.
AutoLayout makes sure your presentations look professional.
A number of slide effects add an extra spark to your presentation.
CALC (Spreadsheet)
Create StarBASIC macros or sophisticated Add-In functions in Java or C/C++ using the OpenOffice.org API.
Import and manipulate information from external sources (such as ODBC or JDBC databases) or other OpenOffice.org programs using DataPilot.
Natural language formulas.
Combine the contents of cells from several sheets with data consolidation.
Scenario manager to perform what-if-when analysis.
Charting tools to visualise data in 2D or 3D.
DRAW (Drawing Tools)
FontWork allows you shape text for an extra effect.
