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=Basics=
{{Breadcrumb|Software}}
*A Free and Open Source word processing and office/productivity software suite
*Can essentially be a direct substitute for things like Microsoft Word or Google Docs (outside of available fonts, and cloud editing mainly, see the section on this)
*Technically speaking is LibreOffice, but for convience sake feel free to use Libre Office


=Scripting=
==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


It's possible to remotely control LibreOffice via python using the python Uno bridge. 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.
==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.


=See Also=
==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.


=Useful Links=
==Notes==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LibreOffice The Wikipedia Page on LibreOffice
* 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.
*[http://www.libreoffice.org Their Main Website]
 
*[http://www.openoffice.org/ OpenOffice]
==See Also==
* [[Documentation]]
* [[Documentation_Standards]]

Latest revision as of 02:48, 21 March 2023

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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

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

See Also