LibreOffice is one of the best word processing software and it is a great alternative to Microsoft office. Libreoffice Suite has six great applications that includes Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Math and Base.
Libre Office Applications
Writer is the word processor like Microsoft Word where you can create word documents and you have plenty of options like auto-completion, auto-formatting, automatic spell check while you type. Writer is powerful enough to tackle desktop publishing tasks such as creating multi-column newsletters and brochures.
Calc is a yet another feature using that you can analyze your data and then use it to present your final output with Charts and analysis tools. A fully-integrated help system makes easier work of entering complex formulas. Add data from external databases such as SQL or Oracle, then sort and filter them to produce statistical analyses. Use the graphing functions to display large number of 2D and 3D graphics from 13 categories, including line, area, bar, pie, X-Y, and net – with the dozens of variations available, you're sure to find one that suits your project.
Impress is a fantastic alternative to MS Office Powerpoint using that you can easily create stunning and professional multimedia presentations with animation and sensational special effects.
Draw lets you build diagrams and sketches from scratch. You can easily build dynamic 3D illustrations and special effects.
Base is a database front-end application like MS Access where you can create an interface to use and admin your data as a stand-alone application or you can even integrate your existing database structures into the other components of Libreoffice. You can use imported and linked tables and queries from MySQL, PostgreSQL or Microsoft Access and many other data sources, or design your own with Base, to build powerful front-ends with sophisticated forms, reports and views. Support is built-in or easily addable for a very wide range of database products, notably the standardly-provided HSQL, MySQL, Adabas D, Microsoft Access and PostgreSQL.
Math is a simple equation editor that lets you lay-out and display your mathematical, chemical, electrical or scientific equations quickly in standard written notation. Even the most-complex calculations can be understandable when displayed correctly. E=mc2.
Libreoffice Advantages
- It's a open source software and it's available for free.
- It's available in more number of languages.
- It's so simple and yet powerful interface.
- It's available for Windows, Mac OS, Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Suse, etc.
- Compatible with all major competitors' file formats. You can easily import files from MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
