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==Introduction== | |||
LibreOffice is a free office productivity suite. It includes: | |||
* LibreOffice Base - database management | |||
* LibreOffice Calc - spreadsheet software | |||
* LibreOffice Draw - vector graphics editor | |||
* LibreOffice Writer - word processor | |||
* LibreOffice Impress - presentation software | |||
* LibreOffice Math - equations and formulas | |||
==Use== | |||
[http://www.libreoffice.org LibreOffice] is included in [[OSE_Linux]] default applications and can be used to create documentation in open formats. It's worth noting that the OSE project makes heavy use of Google Sheets because they allow for easy collaboration. | |||
==Similar to== | |||
*[http://www.openoffice.org/ OpenOffice] - OpenOffice and LibreOffice are competing free and open source productivity suites. They share much of the same code and are quite similar in function. OpenOffice uses Apache license whereas LibreOffice uses a dual LGPLv3 / MPL License. | |||
==Notes== | |||
* Scripting: LibreOffice + python Uno bridge = integrate LibreOffice Calc and LibreOffice Writer with FreeCAD? See [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=44005 How much interest is there to integrate LibreOffice into FreeCAD?] FreeCAD forum thread for more details. | |||
==See Also== | |||
* [[Documentation]] | |||
* [[Documentation_Standards]] | |||
Latest revision as of 02:48, 21 March 2023
Introduction
LibreOffice is a free office productivity suite. It includes:
- LibreOffice Base - database management
- LibreOffice Calc - spreadsheet software
- LibreOffice Draw - vector graphics editor
- LibreOffice Writer - word processor
- LibreOffice Impress - presentation software
- LibreOffice Math - equations and formulas
Use
LibreOffice is included in OSE_Linux default applications and can be used to create documentation in open formats. It's worth noting that the OSE project makes heavy use of Google Sheets because they allow for easy collaboration.
Similar to
- OpenOffice - OpenOffice and LibreOffice are competing free and open source productivity suites. They share much of the same code and are quite similar in function. OpenOffice uses Apache license whereas LibreOffice uses a dual LGPLv3 / MPL License.
Notes
- Scripting: LibreOffice + python Uno bridge = integrate LibreOffice Calc and LibreOffice Writer with FreeCAD? See How much interest is there to integrate LibreOffice into FreeCAD? FreeCAD forum thread for more details.