LibreOffice download is an open-source office suite which, although completely free, can compete effectively against commercial software of this nature such as Microsoft Office. Through LibreOffice components we will be able to work intuitively and advanced with text documents (Writer module), spreadsheets (Calc module), images/vector graphics/drawing (Draw module), presentations (Impress module), mathematical formulae (Math) databases (Base) as well as simpler website designs.
LibreOffice is an offshoot of OpenOffice office suite. Following Oracle’s acquisition of Sun Microsystems in 2010, those working on OpenOffice with Sun began to express concerns regarding adequate support, disregard by Oracle of user input, and potential restrictions in code openness. Some community members established The Document Foundation and made themselves independent from Oracle by forking LibreOffice into LibreOffice; it now is widely supported on Windows, Mac OS and Linux operating systems.
LibreOffice download for windows 7 provides its own native document format called OpenDocument, while supporting popular office suite formats like Microsoft Office (since version 2007). In particular, PDF (reading, exporting and sometimes editing), HTML5, XML5, WordPerfect 1-2-3 Lotus 1-2-3 Adobe Photoshop CorelDraw AutoCad (no saving option). Additionally it should be mentioned that LibreOffice key download now features support for many popular office packages including OpenDocument as an output format.
LibreOffice modules share common functions, tools and settings allowing for seamless collaboration across modules – for instance when working with vector graphics within text editors or texts within presentation creation modules. This integration makes possible work such as vector editing directly within a text editor or working text in both areas simultaneously. LibreOffice provides its own set of functions, tools, and options; its components have specific features designed to address specific tasks or needs.
LibreOffice download for pc includes ready-made document templates as well as the option for you to design customized versions according to your own personal tastes and needs. As part of working with programs, most often we employ the WYSIWYG technique which makes document component manipulation much simpler. LibreOffice comes equipped with many editing tools aimed at text, graphics and other objects; extensive styling and formatting options for document elements; an impressive gallery of graphic objects (plus much more); extensive macro support; the Navigator panel – which displays elements quickly in documents – plus extensive macro support as well as extended plug-in support available via download from project websites – to name but a few features of interest.
LibreOffice download latest version features an elegant, pleasing interface. Although its look may not compare with that of Microsoft Office suite, users still appreciate convenient access to essential functions without ribbon-style ribbon navigation. New users will quickly master how the program works thanks to detailed help files and documentation along with online tutorials (some advice being available via project website – unfortunately only some is in Polish).
LibreOffice Requirements!
Some features of LibreOffice such as wizards and the HSQLDB database engine require Java runtime environment installation to function. After unpacking, LibreOffice requires about 400-800MB free space on a data carrier to run efficiently.
Information:
- Producer : The Document Foundation
- License : Freeware (free)
- Operating System : Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10
