LibreOffice

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LibreOffice is a free and open-source office suite, developed by The Document Foundation. It was forked from OpenOffice.org in 2010. The suite includes applications for word processing, creating and editing spreadsheets, slideshows, diagrams, and drawings, working with databases, and composing mathematical formulas. It is available in 115 languages.

Components[edit | edit source]

LibreOffice comprises several key components:

Writer: A word processor similar to Microsoft Word and WordPerfect.
Calc: A spreadsheet program similar to Microsoft Excel and Lotus 1-2-3.
Impress: A presentation program similar to Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote.
Draw: A vector graphics editor and diagramming tool similar to Microsoft Visio and CorelDRAW.
Base: A database management program similar to Microsoft Access.
Math: An application designed for creating and editing mathematical formulas.

History[edit | edit source]

LibreOffice was created as a fork of OpenOffice.org by members of the OpenOffice.org community. The fork was announced on September 28, 2010, with the creation of The Document Foundation. The first stable version, LibreOffice 3.3, was released in January 2011.

Development and Community[edit | edit source]

LibreOffice is developed by a large community of volunteers and supported by The Document Foundation. The development process is open and transparent, with contributions from individuals and organizations around the world. The project follows a time-based release schedule, with major releases every six months.

Compatibility[edit | edit source]

LibreOffice supports a wide range of file formats, including Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx), OpenDocument formats (.odt, .ods, .odp), and many others. It is available for multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Features[edit | edit source]

LibreOffice offers a variety of features, including:

Cross-platform support: Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Extensive file format support: Can open and save files in many formats, including Microsoft Office and OpenDocument formats.
Customization: Supports extensions and templates to enhance functionality.
Localization: Available in 115 languages.
Community-driven development: Developed by a global community of volunteers.