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===Why we should use and promote LibreOffice or Open Office?===
===Why we should use and promote LibreOffice or LibreOffice?===
LibreOffice is public software - we all own it and can freely share it.
LibreOffice is public software - we all own it and can freely share it.
Microsoft Office is proprietary software and is owned by the company
Microsoft Office is proprietary software and is owned by the company
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===Can I type in Kannada in OpenOffice or libreoffice?===
===Can I type in Kannada in LibreOffice or libreoffice?===
Yes. On Windows, OpenOffice Kannada typing using Nudi works exactly in the same manner. After installing OpenOffice, a one-time configuration for Kannada typing is required.
Yes. On Windows, LibreOffice Kannada typing using Nudi works exactly in the same manner. After installing LibreOffice, a one-time configuration for Kannada typing is required.
The [http://www.public-software.in/media/Kannada_and_PublicSoftware.pdf Kannada and Public Software] document has the information for such configurations and also on typing in Kannada information in general. One requirement is to use UNICODE fonts, which is the universal standard for all languages.
The [http://www.public-software.in/media/Kannada_and_PublicSoftware.pdf Kannada and Public Software] document has the information for such configurations and also on typing in Kannada information in general. One requirement is to use UNICODE fonts, which is the universal standard for all languages.
===Can I open Microsoft Office documents in LibreOffice?===
===Can I open Microsoft Office documents in LibreOffice?===
Yes you can. Open Office can open .doc, .xls and .ppt files of Microsoft Office.
Yes you can. LibreOffice can open .doc, .xls and .ppt files of Microsoft Office.
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===Is it a good idea to open same document in both Microsoft Office and Open Office?===
===Is it a good idea to open same document in both Microsoft Office and LibreOffice?===
You can. However you may face formating problems
You can. However you may face formating problems
===Can I save a file in Microsoft Office format (.doc, .docx etc) in OpenOffice?===
===Can I save a file in Microsoft Office format (.doc, .docx etc) in LibreOffice?===
Yes you can. Open Office can save a text file in '.doc' format, a spreadsheet in '.xls' format and a presentation file in '.ppt' format of Microsoft Office. These files can then be opened by MS Office Word.
Yes you can. LibreOffice can save a text file in '.doc' format, a spreadsheet in '.xls' format and a presentation file in '.ppt' format of Microsoft Office. These files can then be opened by MS Office Word.
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===Can OpenOffice open '.doc' files and can MS-Office open '.odt' files?===
===Can LibreOffice open '.doc' files and can MS-Office open '.odt' files?===
LibreOffice.org can open documents of almost all the formats and it can also save a document in any format. However, MS-Office can open documents that are created only using MS Office.
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===If the receiver of my document uses MS Office and I use Openoffice, how can I send the documents?===
===If the receiver of my document uses MS Office and I use LibreOffice, how can I send the documents?===
LibreOffice.org can save documents in many formats including the MS Office format (.doc, .docx, .ppt, .xls etc)
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===Can I use OpenOffice.org on Windows Operating System?===
===Can I use LibreOffice.org on Windows Operating System?===
Yes you can use OpenOffice.org on Windows Operating System, however OpenOffice.org is a part of GNU/Linux operating system distributions.
Yes you can use LibreOffice.org on Windows Operating System, however LibreOffice.org is a part of GNU/Linux operating system distributions.
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===What are the applications to create spreadsheets and presentations on Ubuntu?===
===What are the applications to create spreadsheets and presentations on Ubuntu?===
On Ubuntu, '''OpenOffice.org Presentation''' can be used to create presentations, '''OpenOffice.org Spreadsheet''' can be used to create spreadsheets, and '''OpenOffice.org Word Processor can be used to create word documents'''.
On Ubuntu, '''LibreOffice.org Presentation''' can be used to create presentations, '''LibreOffice.org Spreadsheet''' can be used to create spreadsheets, and '''LibreOffice.org Word Processor can be used to create word documents'''.
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===Can I create regional language documents using OpenOffice.org?===
===Can I create regional language documents using LibreOffice.org?===
Yes, you can create regional language documents using OpenOffice.org. Unicode fonts needs to be used.
Yes, you can create regional language documents using LibreOffice.org. Unicode fonts needs to be used.
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===How can I upgrade an older version of OpenOffice.org to a newer one?===
===How can I upgrade an older version of LibreOffice.org to a newer one?===
No upgrade patches exist. To upgrade an older version of OpenOffice.org, you always need to download a new installation set of OpenOffice.org and install that version. It is recommended that the previous version be uninstalled before updating to a new version.
No upgrade patches exist. To upgrade an older version of LibreOffice.org, you always need to download a new installation set of LibreOffice.org and install that version. It is recommended that the previous version be uninstalled before updating to a new version.
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===Can I copy OpenOffice and take it home, give to my family and friends?===
===Can I copy LibreOffice and take it home, give to my family and friends?===
All Sarvajanika Tantramsha software can be downloaded freely from the Internet. Information about free download is available on the [http://www.public-software.in/taxonomy/term/38/all Public Software] website.
All Sarvajanika Tantramsha software can be downloaded freely from the Internet. Information about free download is available on the [http://www.public-software.in/taxonomy/term/38/all Public Software] website.
You can also get all Sarvajanika Tantramsha applications on Windows platform from the SSA technical support team and e-Governance team.
You can also get all Sarvajanika Tantramsha applications on Windows platform from the SSA technical support team and e-Governance team.
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===How do I Password Protect my files using OpenOffice?===
===How do I Password Protect my files using LibreOffice?===
In OpenOffice just go to File --> Save As and tick the ''Save with password'' option on bottom left corner. It works with ''.odt'' files but can not work with ''.doc'' files as the algorithm used to password protect those files are proprietary, and cannot be legally used.
In LibreOffice just go to File --> Save As and tick the ''Save with password'' option on bottom left corner. It works with ''.odt'' files but can not work with ''.doc'' files as the algorithm used to password protect those files are proprietary, and cannot be legally used.
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===How to enable spell check in OpenOffice Writer?===
===How to enable spell check in LibreOffice Writer?===
Click here[http://public-software.in/node/3416] to learn about enabling spell check in Openoffice Writer
Click here[http://public-software.in/node/3416] to learn about enabling spell check in LibreOffice Writer
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===How to read OpenOffice files in your mobile phone (only for Android phones)?===
===How to read LibreOffice files in your mobile phone (only for Android phones)?===
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<li> OpenDocument Reader app can be used to read ODF (such as .odt of LibreOffice writer, .ods of LibreOffice Calc and .odp of LibreOffice presentation) docs in an Android phone.
<li> OpenDocument Reader app can be used to read ODF (such as .odt of LibreOffice writer, .ods of LibreOffice Calc and .odp of LibreOffice presentation) docs in an Android phone.