While the default file type that OpenOffice automatically saves files as is ODF, you can change the setting to. The dropdown menus for ‘Document type’ and ‘Always save as’ lets you specify the file format. The ‘Load/Save’ menu lets you change the saved default file format in the ‘General’ section. You can find the Open Office settings in the ‘Tools’ tab under ‘Options’.

Although OpenOffice has a clean home screen, the settings section can be confusing to navigate. While you do not need to set up any settings to make OpenOffice show you Microsoft files in the interface, you will need to customise preferences to save your files as the Microsoft file types. OpenOffice will automatically display your Microsoft documents into the user interface for you to edit. OpenOffice is a suitable alternative to Microsoft Office 365 considering you can create and open Microsoft file formats like.

Open Office is compatible with the files that are already on your PC in your file manager.Īn ‘Open’ button lets you conveniently launch your file directory to choose a file to use. A blank document will appear when you click on the options. The user interface is intuitive to use, as the home screen clearly labels the tools.

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