Apache Open Office is office software used for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, and databases. It works on all operating systems (including Linux and Mac) and functions in a very similar way to Microsoft Office Suite. Any files you save with OpenOffice are stored in International Open Standard format, so they can be opened with other similar software packages like Microsoft Office. Additionally, Microsoft Office Suite contains many of the same commands and tools as Microsoft. Apache OpenOffice contains Writer, a word processor; Calc, a spreadsheet tool; Impress, presentation-making software; Draw, a diagram and data illustration tool; Base, a database management software; and Math, a mathematical formulas and functions tool.
How is Apache OpenOffice different from Microsoft Office?
Where OpenOffice uses many of the same functions as Microsoft Office suite, including word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet capabilities, there are a few critical factors that differentiate the two. The first is that OpenOffice is a free program that can be downloaded by anyone and used with any operating system, whereas Microsoft Office Suite is a pay-per-license software that can only be used on Windows and Mac operating systems.
If you decide to move files back and forth between Microsoft Office and Microsoft OpenOffice, you may need to convert files to a different format in order to be able to open them with the two different applications. This can be done easily by selecting the appropriate format which to open the file.
How can I download Apache Open Office?
OpenOffice can be downloaded for free from Apache Open Office website, in addition to a number of other safe, free download sites such as Softonic and Filehippo.
How can I get Open Office with Soluto?
Using Soluto you can easily install Open Office onto your open PC, or the PC of someone you support using Soluto, with just one click. Go to your own PC view or the PC view of someone you support and click on the background apps section. A list of apps you can remotely install will pull down, and all you need to do is click install next to Open Office. Open Office will be installed on the PC at the right time, without disturbing the user.