OpenOffice

=LibreOffice= =formerly Open Office.org=

General Information Applications in Open Office - Writer - Calc - Impress - Draw - Base

Also see Accessible Software

GENERAL INFORMATION
OpenOffice.org http://www.openoffice.org/ OpenOffice.org is a free productivity suite compatible with all major office suites.

Why OpenOffice? http://why.openoffice.org/why_great.html

Replace Microsoft Office with OpenOffice http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/biztools/article.php/3374141 An article by a fellow named Drew Robb.

OpenOffice.org and Accessibility http://www.webaim.org/techniques/ooo/

General Shortcut Keys in LibreOffice http://help.libreoffice.org/3.3/Common/General_Shortcut_Keys_in

Accessibility in LibreOffice http://help.libreoffice.org/3.3/Common/Accessibility_in

Open Office FAQ http://www.screencastcentral.com/public/department49.cfm This page has links to a number of screencasts showing how to do many things in Open Office.

APPLICATIONS IN OPEN OFFICE
Is a powerful tool for creating professional documents, reports, newsletters, and brochures. You can easily integrate images and charts in documents, create everything from business letters to complete books with professional layouts, as well as create and publish Web content.
 * WRITER**

OpenOffice.org WRITER In Pictures (Tutorials and task lists for beginners) http://inpics.net/writer.html

Is a feature-packed spreadsheet which can turn boring numbers into eye-catching information. Calculate, analyse, and visually communicate your data quickly and easily. Use advanced spreadsheet functions and decision-making tools to perform sophisticated data analysis. Use built-in charting tools to generate impressive 2D and 3D charts.
 * CALC**

OpenOffice.org CALC In Pictures (Tutorials and task lists for beginners) http://inpics.net/calc.html

Is the fastest, most powerful way to create effective multimedia presentations. Your presentations will truly stand out with special effects, animation and high-impact drawing tools.
 * IMPRESS**

OpenOffice.org IMPRESS In Pictures (Tutorials and task lists for beginners) http://inpics.net/impress.html

Will produce everything from simple diagrams to dynamic 3D illustrations and special effects.
 * DRAW**

The Database User Tools give you all the tools you need for day to day database work in a simple spreadsheet-like form. They support dBASE databases for simple applications, or any ODBC or JDBC compliant database for industrial strength database work.
 * BASE**

Base – OpenOffice.org http://www.openoffice.org/product/base.html

OpenOffice.org Base In Pictures (Tutorials and task lists for beginners) http://inpics.net/base.html