linden h. martin's guide to basic features in openoffice...

Linden H. Martin'sGuide to Basic Features in

OpenOffice.org 3.3.0

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Last Edited: January 9, 2012

Guide to OpenOffice.org Linden H. Martin

Introduction:This guide was desgined to be a help to those who are getting used to using the OpenOffice.org Suite Software. Remember this is based off OpenOffice.org 3.3.0. Not all features are the same for other versions. This guide is not intended as a difinitive source for all information about using the program. In fact, I myself do not claim to know everything about the program. What you will see presented here is what I have struggled to discover on my own and have selected to be an aid in learning the program's basic every-day-use features. I do not explain everything I mention. This list was generated solely because I thought it would be a help to you because I use these features myself.

To Use this Guide:This guide begins with an outline of the contents. For the OpenOffice.org Writer formatted version: simply browse the contents and ctrl+click (hold down the "ctrl" button on the keyboard and left-click with the mouse) the hyperlink to the page(s) containing the information for which you are searching. For the PDF formatted version, you will only need to click with the mouse.

You will generally find the following for most features in the list: (A) The name and my definition for the feature.(B) At least one step-by-step procedure to find and use the feature. (Occasionally I will include multiple

procedures.)(C) A picture of what the menu looks like for the feature.(D) A sample or picture of the end-product when using the feature.

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Contents

Get the Most from OpenOffice.orgThings to Remember

Part I: Overall Basics (For any Applicat ion in OpenOffice.org): 1) Text Editing (font, color, size, bold, italic, underline)2) Paragraph Editing3) Page Formatting4) Page Numbering/Time Stamps/ Other Fields5) Alignment6) Line Spacing7) Header / Footer8) Margins9) Columns10) Hyperlinks11) Spell Check12) Find & Replace13) Save/Save As14) Printing15) Saving as a PDF Document16) Auto-Formatting17) Creating a New Document18) Zooming in and Out19) Page View20) Keyboard Shortcuts

Part II: OpenOffice.org Writer 1) Importing Clipart2) Arrange Images3) Align Images4) Anchor Images5) Wrap Images6) Tables

Part III: OpenOffice.org Calc 1) Moving Contents of a Cell



2) Using the Fill Handle3) Width / Height4) Cell Borders5) Number Format6) Merging Cells7) Sorting Data8) Hide / Show9) Split / Freeze10) Graphs11) Print Ranges12 Text to Columns13) Basic Formulas You Might Want to Use

Part IV: OpenOffice.org Impress 1) Backgrounds2) Layouts3) Custom Animation4) Slide Transitions5) Inserting Sounds and Videos6) View the Slide Show

Part V: OpenOffice.org Draw 1) Toolbars2) Toggle Snap to Grid3) Toggle Visible Grid

Part VI: OpenOffice.org Base

Part VII: OpenOffice.org Math

Part VIII: Resources

Appendix: Pictures



Get the Most from OpenOffice.org

Things to Remember:1 -- Know each application:

-- These are the program equivalents for Microsoft applications:Word -- OpenOffice.org WriterExcel -- OpenOffice.org CalcPowerPoint -- OpenOffice.org ImpressAccess -- OpenOffice.org Base

-- As far as I can tell, the following are not comparable:OutlookPublisherInfoPathOneNoteVisio

2 -- Get to know the program--Play with it.--Experiment.

3 -- Right-clicking your mouse gives you most menus you will need.-- Remember that it matters where you click, how many times you click, and how fast you click.-- Sometimes you have to click once, wait a second, then click again.-- If you clicked on something and can not seem to click out of it, press the "Esc" key on your keyboard.

4 -- Always make backup copies of documents.

5 -- If all else fails: read the directions.-- How to find the Help File-- Go to http://www.OpenOffice.org/support/-- Search for information using your favorite search engine on the Internet.

6 -- Convert Files On the Internet

-- If a file you saved using Microsoft ends in: xlsx, docx, pptx, etc. then you may have to right-click on it and "Open With" the OpenOffice.org equivalent. If this does not work, I recommend the following website (or one like it). Simply follow the on-screen instructions to convert your file over to OpenOffice formatting:

http://www.convertfiles.com/

-- Sounds and clipart provided by Microsoft do not always transfer over.


http://www.convertfiles.com/

http://www.OpenOffice.org/support/


Basics

These are those features of the program which will be useful for any of the applications within the OpenOffice.org suite. In other words, no matter if you are writing a report, creating a spreasheet, or even drawing a picture, these options should be available to you because the entire program is linked together.

Basics.1 Text Editing(A) Definition: How to manipulate the size, color, style, and other aspects of the text you are writing.

(B.1) Procedure 1: 1 -- Click "Format" on the menu bar.2 -- Click "Character" from the list.3 -- Select the tab with the feature you would like to change.

-- The "Font" tab contains: Font (by name)Font Typeface (Bold/Italic)Font Size

-- The "Font Effects" tab contains: Font ColorEffects (Capital/Lowercase)ReliefOverline Options (with or without color)Strikethrough OptionsUnderline Options (with or without color)OutlineShadowBlinkingHidden

-- The "Position" tab contains:Superscript (smaller text higher than normal text, like temperature degrees)Normal (regular size and positioned text)Subscript (smaller text lower than normal text, like Atomic Numbers)Rotation / Scaling (roation orientation of the text)Spacing (space between letters in the word)

--The "Hyperlink" tab will be discussed in (Basics.10).-- The "Background" tab contains options for adding a background color to the text.



(B.2) Procedure 2 (will only work for selected text):1 -- Select your text (with mouse or Shift+Arrow Keys).2 -- Right-Click (right mouse button) exactly on top of what you selected.3 -- Select the feature from the top portion of the list you would like.

-- The "Default Formatting" option puts everything normal again.--The "Font" menu selects the specific font.--The "Size" menu selects the size.--The "Style" menu contains:

BoldItalicOverlineUnderlineStrikethroughShadowOutlineSuperscriptSubscript

-- The "Alignment" menu is discussed in (Basics.5).-- The "Line Spacing" menu is discussed in (Basics.6).-- The "Character" menu from (B.1) above is available here as well.

(B.3) Procedure 3:Select the following features from the toolbar on the top of the screen:

-- Font (drop-down menu)-- Size (drop-down menu)-- Bold-- Italic-- Underline-- Alignment-- Font Color-- Highlighting (color on top of the text, this trumps the Background Color)-- Font Background Color (color behind the text, this colors the entire line)

(C) Pictures of locations for tools:

-- Format Menu-- Character Window



-- Right-Click Menu-- Toolbar

(D) Examples:

Font: Arial Font, Times New Roman FontTypeface: Bold, Italic

Font Size: 10, 12, 14, 16, 18Font Color: Blue, Red, GreenCapitalization: CAPITALS, lowercase, Title Option, SMALL CAPITALS

Relief: EmbossedEmbossed, EngravedEngravedOverlineStrikethroughUnderlineOutlineShadowShadowBlinkingHidden (I cannot show you an example because the text would be hidden!)Superscript: 25o

Subscript: H2O

Rotation: 90o

,

270o

Spacing: E x p a n d e d , CondensedHighlightBackground ColorHighlighted on Background Color



Basics.2 Paragraph Editing(A) Definition: How to manipulate the size, color, style, and other aspects of the paragraph you are writing.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Click "Format" on the menu bar.2 -- Click "Paragraph" from the list.3 -- Select the tab with the feature you would like to change.

--The "Indents & Spacing" Tab contains:Before/After Text (indents the entire paragraph in inches)First Line (automatically indents the first line in inches)Spacing above or below a paragraph in inchesLine Spacing (space between lines in the paragraph)

--The "Alignment" tab is discussed in (Basics.5).--The "Text Flow" tab allows you to choose how many spaces are at the beginning or end of each line, hyphenation settings, and paragraph break settings.--The "Outline and Numbering" tab allows you to decide how paragraphs are numbered.--The "Tabs" tab allows you to choose what appears when using the Tab button on the keyboard for indentation.--The "Drop Caps" tab allows you to add a large first letter, letters, word, or words, which span several lines like in storybooks or beginnings of novels.--The "Borders" tab allows you to add borders and border shadows to the selected paragraph(s) only.--The "Background" tab allows you to add a background color or graphic (picture) to the selected paragraph(s) only.

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Select your text (with mouse or Shift+Arrow Keys).2 -- Right-Click (right mouse button) exactly on top of what you selected.3 -- Select "Paragraph" or "Edit Pragraph Style" from the menu.


-- Format Menu-- Paragraph Window-- Right-click Menu

(D) Examples:



-- Indented Paragraph

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

-- Drop Caps

he quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over

the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. T-- Border


-- Background




Basics.3 Page Formatting(A) Defintion: How to manipulate the layout, color, style, and other aspects of each page for the entire document.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Click "Format" on the menu bar.2 -- Click "Page" from the list.3 -- Select the tab with the feature you would like to change.

--The "Organizer" tab allows you to choose present organizations for page settigns. It also tells you current settigns for that page.--The "Page" tab has the following options:

Format (page size like legal, letter, envelope, or other paper size.Width / Height (size of paper in inches)Orientation

Portrait (shorter edge on top)Landscape (longer edge on top)

Margins are discussed in (Basics.8)Layout Settings

--The "Background" tab allows you to add a background color or graphic (picture) to the entire page.--The "Header" and "Footer" tabs are discussed in (Basics.7).--The "Borders" tab allows you to add borders and border shadows to the entire page.--The "Columns" tab will be discussed in (Basics.9).--The "Footnote" tab allows you to add footnotes, change the footnote marker size and position, choose the size of the footnote area, and the features for the separator line.

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Right-Click in any blank area of the page you want to format.2 -- Select "Page" from the menu.3 -- Select the tab with the feature you would like to change.


-- Format Menu-- Page Window-- Right-click Menu



(D) Examples:

-- Portrait Orientation-- Landscape Orientation-- Page With Formatted Background and Border



Basics.4 Page Numbering / Time Stamps / Other Fields(A) Defintion: Adding specific fields which change automatically according to the document or other settings.

(B) Procedure:1 -- Click "Insert" on the menu bar.2 -- Click "Fields" from the list.3 -- Select the tab with the feature you would like to change.

--The following fields can be inserted from this menu:DateTimePage NumberPage CountSubjectTitleAuthorOther


-- Fields Menu

(D) Examples:Date: 01/08/12Time: 10:49:22 AMPage Number: 13Page Count: 135Subject: TutorialTitle: Linden H. Martin's Guide to Basic Features in OpenOffice.org 3.3.0Author: Linden Martin



Basics.5 Alignment(A) Definition: Organizing the text on the page to align to a specific area of the page.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Click "Format" on the menu bar.2 -- Click "Paragraph" from the list.3 -- Select the "Alignment" tab.

--This menu has the following options:Left, Right, Center, or Justified (Full Line) alignmentText-to-Text (Alginment of text to other text: top, middle, bottom, etc.)

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Select your text (with mouse or Shift+Arrow Keys).2 -- Right-Click (right mouse button) exactly on top of what you selected.3 -- Select "Alignment" from the menu.4 -- Select which alignment you would like.

(B.3) Procedure 3:Select the following features from the toolbar on the top of the screen:

-- Left-- Center-- Right-- Justified

(C) Picture of locations for tools:

-- Format Menu-- Alignment Window-- Right-click Menu-- Toolbar

(D) Examples:

Left Aligned:The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick

brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.



Right Aligned:The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick


Center Aligned:The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick


Justified Aligned:The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick




Basics.6 Line Spacing(A) Definition: Adding space between lines.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Click "Format" on the menu bar.2 -- Click "Paragraph" from the list.3 -- Select the "Indents & Spacing" tab.4 -- Choose which type of line spacing you would like.

-- You can also change the specific distance between lines in inches.

(B.2) Procedure 2: 1 -- Select your text (with mouse or Shift+Arrow Keys).2 -- Right-Click (right mouse button) exactly on top of what you selected.3 -- Select "Line Spacing" from the menu.4 -- Select which line spacing you would like.

--This is limited to:Single1.5 linesDouble


-- Format Menu-- Indents & Spacing Menu-- Right-click Menu

(D) Examples:

Single Spaced:The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick


1.5 Lines Spaced:The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick

brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps



over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Double Spaced:The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick

brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps

over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.



Basics.7 Header and Footer(A) Definition: The top or bottom section of each page. Anything written in this area will appear on every page. This is an ideal location to add a page number.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Click "Format" on the menu bar.2 -- Click "Page" from the list.3 -- Select the "Header" or "Footer" tabs.4 -- Select the box "Header On" or "Footer On"

-- You can also change the margins for the header or footer here, the spacing, and the height.

(B.2) Procedure 2: 1 -- Select your text (with mouse or Shift+Arrow Keys).2 -- Right-Click (right mouse button) exactly on top of what you selected.3 -- Select "Page" from the menu.4 -- Follow (B.1) above.


-- Format Menu-- Header Window-- Right-click Menu

(D) Examples:See the top and bottom of this page for header and footer examples.



Basics.8 Margins(A) Definition: The space on the sides, top, and bottom of the page which is not used.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Click "Format" on the menu bar.2 -- Click "Page" from the list.3 -- Select the "Page" tab.4 -- Change the margin you want independently.

-- All distances are from the edge of the paper in inches.

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Right-click (right mouse button) anywhere on the page.2a -- Select "Page" from the menu for the page margins.2b -- Select "Paragraph" from the menu to change the margins for a specific paragraph only.


-- Format Menu-- Page Window-- Right-click Menu

(D) Examples:Look at the sides of this page for examples of margins.



Basics.9 Columns(A) Definition: Separating the text into several columns on a single page.

(B.1) Procedure 1: 1 -- Click "Format" on the menu bar.

2 -- Click "Page" from the list.3 -- Select the "Columns" tab.4 -- Select the number of columns you want.5 -- Choose the layout of the columns6 -- Change the width and spacing for each column as desired.7 -- Add a separator line if desired.

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Right-click (right mouse button) anywhere on the page.2 -- Select "Page" from the menu for the page margins.3 -- Follow instructions from (B.1) above.


-- Format Menu-- Columns Window-- Right-click Menu

(D) Examples:There is no example included for this feature.



Basics.10 Hyperlinks(A) Definition: A text which can be clicked on to link to another document, another location within a document, load an external program, or access a specific URL on the Internet.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Select your text (with mouse or Shift+Arrow Keys).

2 -- Click "Format" on the menu bar.3 -- Click "Character" from the list.4 -- Select the "Hyperlink" tab.5 -- Choose what you would like the hyperlink to do.6 -- Choose what a link looks like when visited or not visited.

-- If opening a specific file or document, select the "Browse..." button to find it.-- If linking within the same document, you will need to add a "Bookmark" from the "Insert" menu in the menu bar.

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Select your text (with mouse or Shift+Arrow Keys).2 -- Right-Click (right mouse button) exactly on top of what you selected.3 -- Select "Character" from the menu.4 -- Follow the procedure in (B.1) above.

(B.3) Procedure 3:1 -- Select your text (with mouse or Shift+Arrow Keys).2 -- Select the button in the toolbar which looks like the earth with a chain link in front of it.3 -- Follow the procedure in (B.1) above.


-- Format Menu-- Hyperlink Menu-- Right-click Menu-- Toolbar

(D) Examples:

OpenOffice.orgTable of Contents


htttp://www.openoffice.org


Basics.11 Spell Check(A) Definition: The program will check and edit your spelling.(B.1) Procedure 1:

1 -- Select the button from the toolbar which looks like an ABC with a red squiggle line under it.2 -- Any word it thinks is misspelled will appear with a red squiggle line under it.3 -- Right-click exactly on top of the word in question.

--You have the following options:Choose the correct spelling from the list.Have the program ignore this instance of the spelling.Have the program ignore all instances of the spelling.Add the word to the dictionary so that it always recognizes it.If the mispelling is a mistake you make often, choose to have it learn to Auto-Correct that specific

spelling.

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Select the button from the toolbar which looks like an ABC with a checkmark underneath it.2 -- Follow the steps from (B.1) above.

-- This procedure also allows you to change all instances of that misspelling at once.

(C) Picture of location for tool:

-- Toolbar

(D)Examples:There are no other examples than the pictures above.



Basics.12 Find & Replace(A) Definition: This tool allows you to find a character, word, or series of words in the document and replace it with other characters, words, or series of words.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Click "Edit" on the menu bar.2 -- Click "Find & Replace" from the list.3 -- Type in or select from the list the string to search for.4 -- Type in or select from the list the string to replace with.

--If you "Find All" it will select all instances at once for you to view.-- You have the options to replace all instances at once, math the case, and match whole words only.-- Note: If you search for a single letter, it will search for that single letter inside of every word in the document.

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Click on the button in the toolbar which looks like a pair of binoculars.2 -- Follow the procedure in (B.1) above.


-- Edit Menu-- Find & Replace Window-- Toolbar




Basics.13 Save / Save As(A) Definition: This is how to save your document on the computer or portable device. This also gives you the option of saving in another format to be compatible with other text-editing software.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1-- Select the picture from the toolbar which looks like a blue floppy disk. (A blue floppy disk with three

dots after it is the Save As button instead.)2 -- Select the location of where you want to save the file.3 -- Type an appropriate name for your file.4 -- Choose which document format you would like to save your document as.5 -- Click "Save."

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Select "File" on the menu bar.2 -- Select "Save" or "Save As" from the list.3 -- Follow the procedure in (B.1) above.

Save As:-- OpenOffice.org reads and writes .doc files which are compatible with Microsoft.-- If this is the first time you save a document clicking the disk will allow you save in another format. If it has previously been saved, then the disk will save it in its current state but will not ask you for further details.

Passwords:-- You may, on the first time only password protect your file but selecting the "Password" box. These are not retreivable. You and others will be able to copy the document and even delete it, but they will not be able to access it without your password.-- If you have saved it previously and want to password protect it, then choose Save As and replace the original with a password protected one.


-- Toolbar-- File Menu




Basics.14 Printing(A) Definition: This allows you to print a document to paper using your printer and printer driver.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1-- Select the picture from the toolbar which looks like a printer2 -- Select the printer you want to print with from the drop-down menu.3 -- Choose which page(s) you would like to print.4 -- Choose how many copies you would like to print.5 -- Change specific settings using your pritner driver by clicking "Properties."6 -- Click "Print."

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Select "File" on the menu bar.2 -- Select "Print" from the list.3 -- Follow the procedure in (B.1) above.






Basics.15 Saving as a PDF Document(A) Definition: PDF documents can be read by many applications. PDF's are created using a printer-driver interface. Your computer creates a ducument which looks like it would when it is printed and saves it on your computer or protable device.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1-- Select the picture from the toolbar which looks like a paper with the small red letters "PDF" on it.2 -- Select the location of where you want to save the file.3 -- Type an appropriate name for your file.4 -- Click "Save."

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Select "File" on the menu bar.2 -- Select "Export as PDF" from the list.3 -- Follow the procedure in (B.1) above.






Basics.16 Auto-Formatting(A) Definition: These are aspects of the programs which change automatically. For instance, certain spellings, bullets, line spacing, etc may automatically change when you type something.

(B) Procedure:I will not tell you how to change them. I recommend you read the OpenOffice.org Help file before changing auto formatting as it affects all users for the program. I will however show you where to find auto-formatting controls.

AutoCorrect Location 1:1 -- Click on "Format" on the menu bar.2 -- Choose "Auto Correct" from the menu.3 -- Select when they shold be applied.4 -- Select "AutoCorrect Options" for advanced settings and menus.

AutoCorrect Location 2:1 -- Click on "Tools" on the menu bar.2 -- Choose "AutoCorrect Options" for advanced settings and menus.

Other Auto-Formatting Tools:1 -- Click on "Tools" on the menu bar.

--Choose "Customize" to change menus, toolbar buttons, and keyboard shortcuts.--Choose "Options" for more advanced features like controlling the different aids, settings, layouts, and defaults.


-- Format Menu-- Auto Correct Menu-- Auto Correct Window-- Tools Menu-- Options Window




Basics. 17 Creating a new Document(A) Definition: In OpenOffice.org, no matter which application you are in, you can open any of the other OpenOffice.org applications.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Choose "File" from the menu bar.2 -- Choose "New" from the list.3 -- Select which application you would like to use from the list.

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Click on the tiny arrow next to the button which looks like a document.2 -- Select which application you would like to use.

(C) Pictures of locations of tools:

-- File Menu-- Toolbar




Basics.18 Zooming in and Out(A) Definition: Sometimes you want to make the page bigger or smaller to get a better look.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Click on "View" on the menu bar.2 -- Click on "Zoom" from the list.3 -- Select which zoom factor you would like.

(B.2) Procedure 2:Click and / or drag the button on the slide bar in the bottom-right of the window.Alternatively you can use the "+" or "-" to zoom in or out.

(B.3) Procedure 3:1 -- Hold down the "Ctrl" button on your keyboard.2 -- Scroll the middle, wheel button on your mouse.

-- Scrolling forward zooms in.--Scrolling backward zooms out.


-- View Menu-- Zoom Bar




Basics.19 Page View(A) Definition: This allows you to see the page as a whole and what the page would look like when it prints. It is also known as "Print Preview" in other programs. This program allows you edit the document while in this view.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Click on "File" from the menu bar.2 -- Select "Page Preview."

(B.2) Procedure 2:Click on the button on the toolbar which looks like a magnifying glass over a paper.


-- File Menu--Toolbar

(D) Examples:There are no other examples than the pictures above.



Basics.20 Keyboard Shortcuts(A) Definition: This is a quick way to get to a feature of a program without going through lists.

(B) Procedure: List of Useful Shortcuts:

Ctrl+A Select EverythingCtrl+B Toggle BoldCtrl+C CopyCtrl+F Open Search & FindCtrl+I ItalicsCtrl+N Open new DocumentCtrl+O Open a FileCtrl+P PrintCtrl+Q ExitCtrl+S SaveCtrl+U Toggle UnderlineCtrl+V PasteCtrl+W Close Document (Not Program)Ctrl+X CutCtrl+Y Restore last UndoCtrl+Z Undo last ActionCtrl+Enter Create a Page BreakEsc UnselectF1 Help

(C) Picture of locations for tools:There are no pictures for these shortcuts.

(D) Examples:There are no examples for these shortcuts.



OpenOffice.org Writer

This application is primarily used to create text documents. Most of the features you will want to use were mentioned in the Basics section above. There were two item I felt I should include which are semi-specific to OpenOffice.org Writer.

Writer.1 Importing Clipart(A) Definition: Clipart is a simple graphic which is used to help decorate a document. OpenOffice.org does not come with any clipart of its own. I recommend you use ClassroomClipart.com. This site has pop-ups in order to keep it a free service, but your Internet browser should be able to block them. They have an extensive collection with new ones being added all the time and allow for educators and students to use them free of charge so long as you include the link they provide and make sure the image has the watermark left on it.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Locate an image you like.2 -- Save the image into a file loaction you will be able to find later.3 -- Open your document.4 -- Click on "Insert" on the menu bar.5 -- Click on "Picture" from the list.6 -- Click on "From File" from the list.7 -- Find the location of the image.8 -- Click "Open."

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Locate an image you like.2 -- Right-click (right mouse button) on the image.3 -- Select "Copy" from the list.4 -- Open your document.5 -- Paste the picture into the document by:

Right-clicking then "Paste"Ctrl+V"Edit" from the Menu Bar then "Paste"

-- You can then manipulate the image so it better suits what you are using for.


-- Insert Menu


http://classroomclipart.com/


--Edit Menu

(D) Example:

"Image Provided by Classroom Clipart"


http://classroomclipart.com/


Writer.2 Arrange Images(A) Definition: When you have more than one image, OpenOffice.org remembers both, including which one is "on top" of the other. You use this tool to change the order they appear in when stacked on top of each other.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Click once on the image.2 -- Right-Click on the image.3 -- Select "Arrange" from the list.4 -- Change the arrangement.

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Click once on the Image.2 -- Click "Format" from the menu bar.3 -- Select "Arrange" from the list.4 -- Change the arrangement.

(C) Pictures of locations for the tools:

-- Right-click on Image Menu-- Format Menu for Picture

(D) Example:



Writer.3 Align Images(A) Definition: When you want to change the general postion of the image on the page.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Click once on the image.2 -- Right-Click on the image.3 -- Select "Alignment" from the list.4 -- Change the alignment horizontally or vertically.

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Click once on the Image.2 -- Click "Format" from the menu bar.3 -- Select "Alignment" from the list.4 -- Change the alignment horizontally or vertically.



(D) Examples:There is no example provided for this feature.



Writer.4 Anchor Images(A) Definition: When you want the image to "stick to." With this tool the image will stay connected to a specific page, paragraph, or character. You can also make an image act as though it were a character.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Click once on the image.2 -- Right-Click on the image.3 -- Select "Anchor" from the list.4 -- Change the element you wish it to anchor to.

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Click once on the Image.2 -- Click "Format" from the menu bar.3 -- Select "Anchor" from the list.4 -- Change the element you wish it to anchor to.



(D) Examples:There is no example for Anchor.



Writer.5 Wrap Images(A) Definition: How you want the image to react to the text on the document. You can have the text stay to one side, wrap all around an image, go over the top of the image, or travel behind it. There is a picture example on the tool to show you what each does.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Click once on the image.2 -- Right-Click on the image.3 -- Select "Wrap" from the list.4 -- Change the manner in which you want the image to wrap.

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Click once on the Image.2 -- Click "Format" from the menu bar.3 -- Select "Wrap" from the list.4 -- Change the manner in which you want the image to wrap.



(D) Examples:

-- No Wrap:

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-- Page Wrap:The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy

dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.



-- Optimal Page Wrap:The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick

brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy

dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

-- Wrap Through:The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick


-- In Background:The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick




Writer.6 Tables(A) Definition: A table is a list of information organized into columns and rows similar to a spreadsheet. In fact, most of the features of a spreadsheet will work on a table. There are some differences however. This tutorial will only show you how to create a table. I will not go over differences between spreadsheets and tables. You can alternatively create a spreadsheet and copy-and-paste it into a Writer document.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Click on "Table" from the Menu bar.2 -- Select "Insert" from the list.3 -- Select "Table" from the list.4 -- Give the table a name.5 -- Choose the number of columns and rows desired.6 -- Choose Heading settings.7 -- Click "OK."

-- There is an "AutoFormat" button with specific, popular table designs it will do for you automatically.

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Click on the small arrow next to the button which looks like a grid on the toolbar.2 -- Drag your mouse to select the number of columns and rows desired.3 -- Click the mouse button again.


-- Table Menu-- Table Window-- Toolbar Table Selection

(D) Example:

-- Table:

Gains and Losses

Month January February March

Gains $156.00 $574.00 $345.00

Losses $50.00 $22.00 $75.00



OpenOffice.org Calc

This application is used to create spreadsheets, graphs, and charts. This tutorial is not intended to teach you how to use the program, rather, it is designed to show you how to find useful tools you might want when creating your spreadsheets. It is assumed for this tutorial that you already know basics about spreadsheets. This tutorial goes over aspects that may be confusing to someone who may be used to using Microsoft Excel.

Calc.1 Moving Contents of a Cell(A) Definition: This is when you have something in a cell and want to move it to another cell without typing it over. I recommend copy-and-paste, but sometimes this will affect the content of other cells.

(B) Procedure:1 -- Select two adjoining cells.2 -- Click and hold the left mouse button exactly on top of them.3 -- Drag them together to their new locations.

(C) Pictures of locations for the tools:There is no picture for the location of this feature.

(D) Example:There is no example for this feature.



Calc.2 Using the Fill Handle(A) Definition: This is the little black box that is in the bottom-right corner of the active cell. This works slightly differently than it does in Excel.

(B) Procedure:1 -- Click the cell to make it the active cell.2 -- Click and drag the fill handle to continue the formula / pattern.

-- In OpenOffice.org, you only have to select one cell to continue basic +1 counting.-- Selecting more than one cell before using the fill handle will result in skip-counting.-- The following are recognized and will be explanded / repeated using the fill handle:

Days of the WeekMonths of the YearOrdinal NumbersDatesTime of the Day (but only for skip counting)

-- For words or other text the fill handle will repeat the list in order when you select the whole pattern.


-- Fill Handle

(D) Example:

-- Fill Handle Example



Calc.3 Width and Height of Columns and Rows Respectively(A) Definition: This is how to expand how wide a column is or how tall a row is.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Right-click (right mouse button) exactly on the column(s) or row(s) name(s).2 -- Choose "Column Width" or "Row Height" from the list.3 -- Set the exact width or height in inches.4 -- Choose "OK."

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Left-click (left mouse button) and hold the button exactly on the line after the row or column you

want to expand.2 -- Drag the mouse to the desired width or height for that column or row.

(C) Picture of location for the tool:

-- Column Width Window

(D) Examples:

-- Column Width Example



Calc.4 Cell Borders(A) Definition: This is the actual visible border around a cell or cells.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Select the cell(s) you wish to add a border to.2 -- Click on "Format" on the menu bar.3 -- Click on "Cells" from the list.4 -- Choose the "Borders" tab.5 -- Choose how you want the lines arranged.6 -- Choose the line style and color for the border if desired.7 -- Choose the spacing for the border if desired.8 -- Choose a shadow and color for the border is desired.

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Select the cell(s) you wish to add a border to.2 -- Right-click (right mouse button) exactly on top of the selected cells.3 -- Choose "Format Cells" from the menu.4 -- Follow the instructions in (B.1) above.

(B.3) Procedure 3:1 -- Select the cell(s) you wish to add a border to.2 -- Click on the button on the toolbar which looks like an empty white box.3 -- Select which type of border you would like.


-- Calc Format Menu-- Cell Borders Window-- Cell Right-click Menu-- Calc Toolbar

(D) Examples:

-- Cell Border Example



Calc.5 Number Format(A) Definition: This is where you set the type of number you want the program to recognize.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Select the cell(s) to be formatted.2 -- Click on "Format" from the menu bar.3 -- Click on "Cells"4 -- Click on the "Numbers" tab.5 -- Select the "Category" of number you desire from the list.6 -- Select the "Format" of the number you like.7 -- Select how to deal with decimals and leading decimals.

--Alternatively, you can decifer and edit the "Format Code" to create your own "User Defined" Category and Format.

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Select the cell(s) to be formatted.2 -- Right-click (right mouse button) exactly on top of the selected cells.3 -- Choose "Format Cells" from the menu.4 -- Follow the instructions in (B.1) above.

(B.3) Procedure 3:There are various button on the toolbar which format the cell to a specific number format. Place the

mouse over any button for two seconds and the name of the button will appear.


-- Calc Format Menu-- Cell Numbers Window-- Cell Right-click Menu-- Calc Toolbar

(D) Examples:The examples for this can be found in the dialogue box using (B.1) above.



Calc.6 Merging Cells(A) Definition: This is how you combine several cells into one. When you do, remember to refer to the combined box by whatever the top-left cell would be named if it was alone.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Select the cell(s) to be merged.2 -- Click on "Format" from the menu bar.3 -- Click on "Merge Cells" from the list.

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Select the cell(s) to be merged.2 -- Click on the button on the toolbar which looks like a grid with a yellow box in it.


-- Calc Format Menu-- Calc Toolbar

(D) Examples:

-- Merged Cells Example



Calc.7 Sorting Data(A) Definition: This is how you take data in a list and have the program sort it in order for you.

(B) Procedure:1 -- Select the entire table of data you want sorted.2 -- Click on "Data" on the menu bar.3 -- Click on "Sort" from the list.4 -- Choose up to three levels of sorting by column label.5 -- Choose whether to have the data ascend or decend in order.6 -- (Optional) Choose the "Options" tab.7 -- (Optiona) Choose settings for case sensitivity, column labels, custom settings, whether it sorts by

row or column.8 -- Click "OK."


-- Calc Data Menu-- Sort Window

(D) Examples:

-- Sorted Data Example



Calc.8 Hide / Show(A) Definition: This is how you hide a column or row with data you do not want seen and/or printed.

(B.1) Procedure 1: 1 -- Select the column(s) or row(s) you want to hide.2 -- Click on "Format" on the menu bar.3 -- Click "Row" from the list.4 -- Click "Hide" from the list.

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Select the column(s) or row(s) you want to hide.2 -- Right-click (right mouse button) exactly on the column or row name(s).3 -- Select "Hide" from the list.

-- Note: To bring them back, select the columns or rows to the left/right or above/below the ones you hid, right-click the column/row name(s) and choose "Show".


-- Calc Format Menu-- Column Right-click Menu

(D) Examples:There is no example for this feature.



Calc.9 Split / Freeze(A) Definition: The split tool allows you to spilt the spreadsheet into up to four different windows to view up to four areas on the same spreadsheet at the same time. With split, you can scroll in any direction in each of the four frames. The freeze tool allows you to do the same thing with the exception that you can only scroll two of the frames. The freeze tool is used more for keeping a heading in place to see a category input further in the spreadsheet otherwise off the visible screen area.

(B) Procedure:1 -- Click in the cell to the bottom-right of where you want to split or freeze.2 -- Click on "Window" on the menu bar.3 -- Select either "Split" or "Freeze" from the list.

-- You can only use one of these tools at a time.-- Turn them off using the same procedure.


-- Calc Window Menu

(D) Examples:

-- Freeze Window Example-- Split Window Example



Calc.10 Graphs(A) Definition: This is how to make a graph or chart.

(B.1) Procedure 1:1 -- Select the table you wish to graph. (Be sure to include a blank box on the top left corner of your

data for most charts and graphs which marks the labels for both the columns and rows.)2 -- Click on "Insert" on the menu bar.3 -- Select "Chart..." from the list.4 -- Choose the chart type you would like.5 -- Click "Next."6 -- Change the "Data Range" if desired.7 -- Click "Next."8 -- Change the "Data Series" if desired.9 -- Click "Next."10 -- Type in any titles and axis labels.11 -- Choose whether to display the legend and/or where it is displayed.12 -- Choose which axis grids to include.13 -- Click "Finish."

(B.2) Procedure 2:1 -- Select the table you wish to graph.2 -- Click the button on the toolbar which looks like a column chart.3 -- Follow the procedures in (B.1) above.

-- Remember for graphs and charts that when you want to edit specific elements within the graph or chart: where you click, how many times you click, and how fast you click all make a difference. You may need to triple click in some cases. You may need to click, wait a second, then click a second time in other cases just to select one element on the chart. If you get stuck, click outside the chart, wait a second, then try again.


-- Charts and Graphs Window-- Calc Toolbar

(D) Examples:

-- Chart Example



Calc.11 Print Ranges(A) Definition: This is the specific area you want printed regardless of page sizes and other data which many be included on the spreadsheet.

(B) Procedure:1 -- Select the entire range to be printed.2 -- Click on "Format" on the menu bar.3 -- Select "Print Ranges" from the list.4 -- Select "Add" from the list.

-- This must be done separately for each sheet.-- Once you add a print range, the application will not print anything else until it is added to the print range also.-- Sometimes you have to shrink the data to fit onto the correct number of pages.-- There are other print range options in the list:

Define (where you define the range by the cell you are in)Remove (where you remove a selected set of cells from the print range)Edit (where you edit previously set print ranges)


-- Calc Format Menu

(D) Examples:There are no examples for print ranges beyond the pictures above. See your page preview for a demonstration as to what the print range has set.



Calc.12 Text to Columns(A) Definition: This is where you have data in one cell you want separated into adjoining cells.

(B) Procedure:1 -- Select the cell(s) you wish to separate data in.2 -- Click "Data" from the menu bar.3 -- Select "Text to Columns" from the list.4 -- Choose which separator option you wish to separate by. (An example will be displayed below.)5 -- Click "OK."


-- Calc Data Menu

(D) Examples:

-- Text to Columns Example



Calc.13 Basic Formulas You Might Want to Use(A) Definition: This is a list of formulas I use often that others might want to know. Sometimes they are named differently from Excel. For how to use the formulas specifically, I reccommend the help file in OpenOffice.org.

=AVERAGE() Finds the average=CONCATENATE() Combines the contents of several cells into one cell=COUNT() Counts how many=COUNTA() Counts ocurrances=IF() Checks for specific situations and performs specific actions=LEFT() Gets characters from the left of a cell's text=MAX() Returns the maximum amount=MEAN() Finds the mean value=MEDIAN() Finds the median value=MIN() Finds the minimum value=RAND() Generates a random number between 0 and 1=RIGHT() Gets characters from the rights of a cell's text=SUM() Finds the sum

-- Remember when writing formulas, OpenOffice.org Calc uses a semi-colon (;) in place of the comma (,) Microsoft Excel uses.

(C) Pictures of locations for the tools:There is no picture for the location of these tools. Use the help file.

(D) Examples:I did not include examples for these formulas.



OpenOffice.org Impress

This application is used to make slide show presentations. Of all the applications, this one is probably most similar to the comparable Microsoft application. This tutorial is not intended to teach you how to create a slide show. It is expected those using this tutorial are already familiar with creating slide shows. The purpose of this tutorial is to show where to find specific tools. Many of the tools necessary for creating slide shows is in the Basics and Writer sections above.

Unlike the applications above, I will not be giving multiple ways for precedures on how to use features. There are sometimes up to nine different ways to do some things in this application. I will only state the one using the Task Pane on the right side of the screen.

Impress.1 Backgrounds(A) Definition: This is the background for the slide. it can be a picture, gradient, color, or a combination of them all.

(B) Procedure:1 -- Go to the slide you wish to edit.2 -- Right-click (right mouse button) on a blank portion of the slide.3 -- Select "Slide" from the list.4 -- Select "Page Setup" from the list.5 -- Choose which style of background you would like for that slide.6 -- Click "OK."7 -- Choose whether you want this to be the background for all slides or only this one.


-- Impress Right-click Menu-- Page Setup Window

(D) Examples:

-- Page Background Example



Impress.2 Layouts(A) Definition: This is the layout of the features of the slide.

(B) Procedure:1 -- Choose the slide you wish to edit.2 -- Choose "Layouts" from the list in the task pane on the right side of the screen.3 -- Select the layout closet to which you wish to use.


-- Task Pane Layouts

(D) Examples:

-- Layout Example



Impress.3 Custom Animation(A) Definition: These are animatinos specific elements of the slide show have. YOu can have as many as you like per slide. Objects and text can have mulitple animations as well.

(B) Procedure:1 -- Choose the slide you wish to edit.2 -- Choose "Custom Animation" from the list in the task pane on the right side of the screen.3 -- Select the text, picture, or other object you wish to animate on the slide.4 -- Use the Custom Animation menu to choose which type of effect you want to use.5 --Choose when the animation occurs.6 -- Choose the property it uses.7 -- Choose the speed at which it animates.8 -- Choose the order of all animations using the up and down arrows.9 -- Right-click on any animation from the list and select "Effect Options" from the menu to add a sound

when it ocurrs, change the timing, reset the animation when done, or set the animation to start as a result of clicking on another object.


-- Task Pane Custom Animation-- Effect Options Window

(D) Examples:To see examples of the animations press "Play" when you select one in OpenOffice.org Impress.



Impress.4 Slide Transitions(A) Definition: These are the effects that ocurr when proceding from one slide to the next.

(B) Procedure:1 -- Choose the slide you wish to edit.2 -- Choose "Slide Transition" from the list in the task pane on the right side of the screen.3 -- Choose which transition you would like.4 -- Choose which speed you would like for the transition.5 -- Choose a sound you would like to occur when the slide changes.6 -- Choose when the transition takes place (in seconds).7 -- Apply this transition to all slides if desired.


-- Task Pane Slide Transitions

(D) Examples:To see examples of the transitions press "Play" when you select one in OpenOffice.org Impress.



Impress.5 Inserting Sounds or Videos(A) Definition: These are sounds and videos which will be part of the presentation which will be clicked on during the presentation.

(B) Procedure:1 -- Save a movie or spund file in a location on your computer.2 -- Choose the slide you wish to edit.3 -- Click "Insert" from the menu bar.4 -- Select "Movie and Sound" from the list.5 -- Select the file.6 -- Click "Open."7 -- A toolbar will appear on the bottom of the screen with additional options for the movie or sound

when you click on it in editing mode.


-- Impress Insert Menu-- Sound / Movie Toolbar

(D) Examples:To see examples of the sound or movie you will have to use OpenOffice.org Impress.



Impress.6 View the Slide Show(A) Definition: This is how you get to see the slide show.

(B) Procedure:The easiest way to see the slideshow is to press the "F5" button on your keyboard.

(C) Pictures of locations for the tools:There is no picture for the location of this feature.

(D) Examples:There is no example of this feature.



OpenOffice.org Draw

This application, though most tools are available in all other applications, is used for creating and saving drawing objects. This tutorial is not designed to teach you how to create projects. It is designed only to show you a few features of this program you will find useful.

Draw.1 Toolbars(A) Definition: Though there are toolbars used throughout the program in all applications, this particular toolbar is usually turned off the first tiem you open the program. This is how to find it.

(B) Procedure:1 -- Click on "View" on the menu bar.2 -- Select "Toolbars" from the list.3 -- Select "Drawing" from the list.4 -- Once the toolbar appears, click on the arrow all the way on the right of the toolbar.5 -- Select "Visible Buttons" from the list.6 -- Select any tools not already selected to add them to the toolbar.7 -- Repeat steps 4-6 as many times as necessary to add all the missing drawing tools.


-- Draw View, Toolbars Menu-- Drawing Toolbar Visible Buttons List

(D) Examples:There are no examples for this section.



Draw.2 Toggle Snap to Grid(A) Definition: The default settings for the drawing tools forces object to snap to a pre-set grid. This can be very frustrating. This is how to turn that feature on or off.

(B) Procedure:1 -- Click "Tools" from the menu bar.2 -- Select "Options" from the list.3 -- Select the plus sign in front of "OpenOffice.org Draw."4 -- Select "Grid" from the list.5 -- Un-select the "Snap to grid" option.6 -- Click "OK."


-- Draw Tools Menu-- Options Window (Grid)

(D) Examples:There are no examples for this section.



Draw.3 Toggle Visible Grid(A) Definition: This allows you to see a grid behind what you are drawing.

(B) Procedure:1 -- Click "Tools" from the menu bar.2 -- Select "Options" from the list.3 -- Select the plus sign in front of "OpenOffice.org Draw."4 -- Select "Grid" from the list.5 -- Select the "Visible grid" option.6 -- Click "OK."


-- Draw Tools Menu-- Options Window (Grid)

(D) Examples:

-- Visible Grid Example



OpenOffice.org Base

This application allows you to create databases of information using tables, and forms. This is one area in OpenOffice.org I have very little experience. The Wizards are very useful however. I recommend you use those to get started. You will be using a lot of the skills you have already used from spreadsheets.

Picture of program:

-- Picture of OpenOffice.org Base



OpenOffice.org Math

This application is used to create math formulas for including in your document. Though I have experience with this, it is a very self-explanatory program. This is a tutorial on how to find features. Right-clicking on anything in the formula creator will give you just about any feature you are looking for.

Alternatively, use the following procedure to include a formula directly into another application within the OpenOffice.org suite:

(A) Definition: Create a mathematic or scientific formula.

(B) Procedure:1 -- Click on "Insert" from the menu bar.2 -- Select "Object" from the list.3 -- Select "Formula" from the list.4 -- Create your formula.5 -- Double-click in the blank area to insert it into the document.6 -- Sometimes you will have to adjust the font size for it to appear the same size as the rest of the

document's font size.

(C) Pictures of locations of the tools:

-- Math Insert Menu-- Formula Window

(D) Example:

-- Math Formula Examples



ResourcesUse the Help File:

1 -- Click on "Help" in the menu bar.2 -- Select "OpenOffice.org Help" from the list.3 -- Search for the feature you are looking for.

-- This can be tricky because you often have to know the name of the feature you are looking for.-- Sometimes it is better to use a search engine on the Internet to find your answer.-- For all other help, use: http://www.OpenOffice.org/support/

-- See a picture of the Help Window


http://www.OpenOffice.org/support/


Appendix: Pictures

Format Menu:



Character Menu:



Right-click Menu:



Toolbar:



Paragraph Window:



Page Window:



Portrait Orientation:



Landscape Orientation:



Page Background and Border Example:



Fields Menu:



Alignment Window:



Indents & Spacing Menu:



Header Window:



Columns Window:



Hyperlink Window:



Edit Menu:



Find & Replace Window:



File Menu:



Auto Correct Menu:



Auto Correct Window:



Tools Menu:



Options Window:



View Menu:



Zoom Bar:



Writer Insert Menu:



Right-click on Image Menu:



Format Menu for Picture:



Table Menu:



Table Window:



Toolbar Table Selection:



Fill Handle:



Fill Handle Example:



Column Width Window:



Column Width Example:



Calc Format Menu:



Cell Borders Window:



Cell Right-click Menu:



Calc Toolbar:



Cell Border Example:



Cell Numbers Window:



Merged Cells Example:



Calc Data Menu:



Sort Window:



Sorted Data Example:



Column Right-click Menu:



Calc Window Menu:



Freeze Window Example:



Split Window Example:



Charts and Graphs Window:



Chart Example:



Text to Columns Example:



Impress Right-click Menu:



Page Setup Window:



Page Background Example (Gradient):



Task Pane Layouts:



Layout Example:



Task Pane Custom Animation:



Effect Options Window:



Task Pane Slide Transitions:



Impress Insert Menu:



Sound/Movie Toolbar:



Draw View, Toolbars Menu:



Drawing Toolbar Visible Buttons List:



Draw Tools Menu:



Options Window (Grid):



Visible Grid Example:



Picture of OpenOffice.org Base:



Math Insert Menu:



Formula Window:



Example Formula:



Help Window:


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