Opening or Creating Documents with OpenOffice.org

For creating and editing documents, OpenOffice.org is installed with the GNOME desktop. OpenOffice.org is a complete set of office tools that can both read and save Microsoft Office file formats. OpenOffice.org has a word processor, a spreadsheet, a database, a drawing tool, and a presentation program.

To get started, click Computer+OpenOffice.org Writer or select an OpenOffice.org module by clicking Computer+More Applications+Office, then select the module you want to open.

A number of sample documents and templates are included with OpenOffice.org. You can access the templates by clicking File+New+Templates and Documents. In addition, you can use wizards, which guide you through the creation of letters and other typical documents.

For more information, see Chapter The OpenOffice.org Office Suite (↑Application Guide) or view the help in any OpenOffice.org program.