Annotation Home and educational computer users and company IT groups that are considering widespread deployment of OpenOffice.org will use this succinct reference to make more efficient use of the suite. The three major platforms are covered in detail: Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X making this the essential starter's guide to acquiring and using the suite. Each component--Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Data Source tools, Web, and the Formula tool--is treated to a thorough yet concise collection of how-to topics providing everything needed to become proficient OpenOffice users.

This workbook is for those who wish to learn OpenOffice.org Writer version 2. Filled with time-saving tips and helpful advice, the No Stress Tech Guide leads the novice and intermediate user through the features of Writer.

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This book provides an introduction to the creation and management of macros in OpenOffice. Numerous examples and explanations demonstrate proper techniques and discuss known problems and solutions. The underlying data structure is discussed and techniques are introduced to evaluate OpenOffice objects, facilitating the use of returned objects in the absence of sufficient documentation.

OpenOffice.org has been gaining popularity over the years, and with the introduction of the database module (Base) in release 2.0, there has been more to learn. When working with databases, you will come to a point where the basic features are not sufficient. Databases have a large range of uses, and therefore, there is always a need for customization.This book will teach you how to write code in the BASIC language (also known as StarOffice Basic/OpenOffice.org Basic or just plain Basic) to enhance the features of OpenOffice.org Base. After reading this book, you will know how to: use UNO services to query, insert, update, and delete records in a database; use forms, sub-forms and form controls to manipulate data; use form and form control events; programmatically import and export data; and much more.You will also have an overall understanding of the database API, so that you can create custom solutions.

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Apache Open Office is the leading open-source office software suite. It features word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics and databases. This book concentrates on OpenOffice.org Basic, giving an overview of its language and structure before detailing the various commands and functions.

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The practical, user-friendly, insider's guide to mastering StarOffice, which opens files in over 200 formats, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. This practical, comprehensive, task-based guide to making the most of StarOffice 6.0 incorporates solutions to questions from hundreds of new StarOffice users, as well as insider's tips for power users, making this the most practical, task-oriented book around.