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Comparison! "# Openoffice $ can be compared to microsft office %&&$#'imilar in loo( and feel# %# Microsoft %&"& is far more advanced than the latest version of openoffice$ in loo()feel) and in support#While OpenOffice is said to run a bit slower) particularly when opening up comple* documents in Microsoft+s proprietary formats# $# OpenOffice $ offers better support for older computers than the latest version of Microsoft Office# For instance) Office %&"& notes its minimum spec is a ,entium -&&M. with 0"% M1 of 23M) while OpenOffice lists %04 M1 of 23M # While Office %&"& re5uires Windows -) 6,) or 7ista to run fully) OpenOffice will run on Windows %&&& or %&&$# OpenOffice will run under 8inu*) and 8inu* runs much more effectively on old computers than Windows - or 6,# 9# :ocument sharing!OpenOffice can open substantially older versions of Microsoft Office files than Microsoft Office itself can) or even some corrupted files that Microsoft Office can’t open#'upports almost all types of formats#1oth applications now provide the ability to e*port any file to an un!editable ,:F format 0# Microsoft supportsdoesnt remote access whereli(e we this# can attach any documents to microsoft s(ydrive where openoffice have anything 4# Microsoft Office and OpenOffice are both reasonably secure as long as you follow standard security procedures#OpenOffice let everyone (now about possible security issues# -# Microsoft office have email integration with Microsoft outloo( where openoffice doenot support this feature#
8. Microsoft office advanced features!;rammar chec(ing):ocument!viewing options)Conditional formatting)“'mart 3rt ” diagrams# Openoffice!3 single interface for the whole suite# Main Fetaures if Openoffice "< C38C Calc is the spreadsheet component of OpenOffice#org# =ou can enter data in a spreadsheet and then manipulate this data to produce certain results# 3lternatively) you can enter data and then use Calc in a manner by changing some of the data and observing the results without having to retype the
entire spreadsheet or sheet# Other feature "# Functions) which can be used to create formulas to perform comple* calculations on data# %# :atabase functions) to arrange) store) and filter data# $# :ynamic charts> a wide range of %: and $: charts# 9# Macros) for recording and e*ecuting repetitive tas(s> scripting languages supported include OpenOffice#org 1asic) ,ython) 1ean'hell) and ?ava'cript# 0# 3bility to open) edit) and save Microsoft E*cel spreadsheets 4# @mport and e*port of spreadsheets in multiple formats) including .AM8) C'7) ,:F) and ,ost'cript %< Charts and graphs They often powerful ways to convey information to the reader. OpenOffice.org Calc offers a variety of chart and graph formats for your data. Using Calc, you can customize charts and graphs to a considerale e!tent. "any of these options enale you to present your information in the est and clearest manner. #or readers who are interested in effective ways to present information graphically.
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9< ;raphics in Calc Calc is often used to present data and ma(e forecasts and predictions. *raphics can turn an average document into a memorale one. Calc can import various vector +line drawing and raster +itmap file formats. The most commonly used graphic formats are *-#, /*, /%*, and 0"/. 1ee the 2elp for a full list of the formats OOo can import. *raphics in Calc are of three asic types3 4. -mage files, such as photos, drawings, and scanned images 5. 6iagrams created using OOo’s drawing tools 7. Charts and graphs created using OOo’s Chart facility
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manipulate data in a spreadsheet. $ll you have to do is add the arguments, and the calculation is automatically made for you.
4< Using :ata,ilot "any re'uests for software support are the result of using complicated formulas and solutions to solve simple day to day prolems. "ore efficient and effective solutions use the 6ata/ilot , a tool for comining, comparing, and analyzing large amounts of data easily. Using the 6ata/ilot, you can view different summaries of the source data, display the details of areas of interest, and create reports, whether you are a eginner, an intermediate or advanced user
-<:ata 3nalysis Calc includes several tools to help you manipulate the information in your spreadsheets, ranging from features for copying and reusing data, to creating sutotals automatically, to varying information to help you find the answers you need. These tools are divided etween the Tools and 6ata menus. -f you are a newcomer to spreadsheets, these tools can e overwhelming at first. 2owever, they ecome simpler if you rememer that they all depend on input from either a cell or a range of cells that contain the data with which you are wor(ing. 8ou can always enter the cells or range manually, ut in many cases it is easier to select the cells with the mouse. Clic( the 1hrin(9"a!imize icon eside a field to temporarily reduce the size of the tool’s window, so you can see the spreadsheet underneath and select the cells re'uired.
< Macros $ macro is a saved se'uence of commands or (eystro(es that are stored for later use. $n e!ample of a simple macro is one that “types” your address. The OpenOffice.org +OOo macro language is very fle!ile, allowing automation of oth simple and comple! tas(s. "acros are especially useful to repeat a tas( the same way over and over again. : Calc as a simple dataase Calc document is a very capale dataase, providing sufficient functionality to satisfy the needs of many users. -n a dataase, a record is a group of related data items treated as a single unit of information. ;ach item in the record is called a field. $ tale consists of records. ;ach record in a tale has the same structure. $ tale can e visualized as a series of rows and columns. ;ach row in the tale corresponds to a single record and each column corresponds to the fields. $ spreadsheet in a Calc document is similar in structure to a dataase tale. ;ach cell corresponds to a single field in a dataase record. #or many people, Calc implements sufficient dataase functionality that no other dataase program or functionality is re'uired 4<#unctions availale in calc Calc provides all of the commonly used functions found in modern spreadsheet applications. 1ince many of Calc’s functions re'uire very specific and carefully calculated input arguments, the descriptions in this appendi! should not e considered complete references for each function.
Open office consists of the following W2@AE2 OpenOffice#org Writer is at the heart of the suite# @t+s a sophisticated Word ,rocessing and document layout program with all of the features mentioned above and a few more of its own# •
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Form!letter management to send letters to addresses in a database# 3utomate chores and ma(e comple* things easy) it+s the way we+ve tried to design OpenOffice#org and we thin( it shows through here# Compare changes and wor( collaboratively using the 7ersions system# @f you need to wor( on a document together) but can+t be at the same computer then OpenOffice#org+s powerful +7ersioning+ will come in handy# @t lets you see what+s changed) who+s changed it and accept or reDect the changes either individually or with a powerful series of filters# Currently versioning information doesn+t e*port perfectly to some other formats# :irect connection with e*ternal email software to seamlessly send your documents worldwide# Cut down on the number of clic(s and get your wor( into the hands of the people who need it# 3utoCorrect wordit completion speeds upatyour in a non!obtrusive and powerful 3s you+re typing ma(es its best guess whatwriting you mean to say# =ou can accept it by way# pressing enter or Dust (eep on typing to ignore# @f you ma(e a mista(e at any time Dust press Ctrl for a 5uic( and simple undo# Now @ love this but @ understand that these 3utoCorrect features can drive some people up the wall# 'o there+s a fle*ible menu where you can choose e*actly what you want on or off# =ou won+t find 3utoCorrect word completion anywhere else) it+s Dust another optional feature that ma(es OpenOffice#org uni5ue# @nde*ing functions ma(e moving around inside a document easy# 3 simple bibliography database ma(es it easy to store sources for essays# 'ophisticated layout manager) with e*tensive :es(top ,ublishing G:A,< functionality that allows you to display everything you want simply and clearly#
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It's the spreadsheet program you've always wanted. Newcomers find it intuitive and easy to learn; professional data miners and number crunchers will appreciate the comprehensive range of advanced functions. •
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You're also free to pull in data from corporate databases, and cross-tabulate, summarise, and manipulate with advanced ata!ilot technology. Natural language formulas let you create formulas using words "e.g. #sales - costs#$. You can be your own spreadsheet e%pert than&s to templates with built-in functions, allowing you to concentrate on your real wor&. cenario (anager allows #what if...# analysis at the touch of a button. )harting tools to visualise data in * or +.
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- from a /uic& s&etch to a comple% plan, gives you the tools to communicate with graphics and diagrams. It won't organise or edit your digital photo's as well as other programs but if you need to create a diagram, picture or illustration then you'll be glad to have it. • •
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0ontor& allows you shape stunning * and + images from te%t for an e%tra effect. 1uic& and easy creation of comple% + shapes. ophisticated rendering let you create photo realistic images with your own te%ture, lighting effect, transparency, perspective, and so on. 2e3ier curves, for realistic smooth curves. 4yedropper to change any pi%el colour into another aster tools and effects. 4n5oy single clic& access to the ob5ects you need for your diagrams rrange ob5ects, rotate in two or three dimensions; the + controller puts spheres, rings, cubes, etc at your disposal. mart connectors ma&e short wor& of flowcharts, organisation charts, networ& diagrams etc Import and 4%port graphics to and from all common formats "including 2(!, 6I0, 7!46, !N6, I00, and (0$.
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4%ploits all the effects and graphics tools from raw for the complete range of easy-to-use drawing and diagramming tools to spice up your presentation. uto9ayout ma&es sure your presentations loo& professional. 4ven /uic&ly produced presentations loo& great, less time micromanaging bullet placement, more productivity. complete range of :iews are supported rawing < =utline < lides < Notes < >andouts to meet all the needs of presenters and audiences. lide show nimation and 4ffects bring your presentation to life.