OpenOffice.org is a free, Open Source alternative to MS Office with
a Word compatible word processor, a complete Excel compatible spread
sheet program and a Power Point like presentation software and drawing
program and also allows to save to PDF file.
In addition,
OpenOffice.org offers enhanced printing capabilities and options for
direct connection with external email programs as well as form-letter
management to send letters to addresses from a database.
WRITER
is OpenOffice.org's word processor: use it for anything from writing a
quick letter to producing an entire book with embedded illustrations,
cross-references, tables of contents, indexes, bibliographies...
Auto-complete,
auto-format, and real-time spelling check make light work of the
hardest task. Writer is powerful enough to tackle desktop publishing
tasks such as creating multi-column newsletters, brochures. The only
limit is your imagination.
Use CALC to bring your numbers under
control. This powerful spreadsheet has all the tools you need to
calculate, analyse, summarise, and present your data in numerical
reports or sizzling graphics.
A fully-integrated help system
makes entering complex formulas a breeze. Sophisticated decision-making
tools are just a few mouse clicks away. Pull in external data using the
Data Pilot, and sort it, filter it, and produce subtotals and
statistical analyses. Use previews to select from thirteen categories
of 2-D and 3-D charts including line, area, column, pie, XY, stock and
net with dozens of variants.
IMPRESS 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.DRAW will produce everything from simple
diagrams to dynamic 3D illustrations and special effects.
