Alternative for Microsoft Office for Windows7?
Jul 11th 2012, 5:33 pm
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Alternative for Microsoft Office for Windows7?
Not strictly a thread about Portugal, but hey I live here and I know there are people on this forum who know about computers and stuff.
I am thinking of downloading Apache open office for free instead of paying for Microsoft office but i notice it uses American English not British English could this present any problems?
Does anybody here use Apache open office?or know anything about it?or know of a FREE equivalent?
I really only need something to write letters and maybe a spreadsheet for home economics but if it`s free and comes all inclusive then let`s have it.
Regards.
I am thinking of downloading Apache open office for free instead of paying for Microsoft office but i notice it uses American English not British English could this present any problems?
Does anybody here use Apache open office?or know anything about it?or know of a FREE equivalent?
I really only need something to write letters and maybe a spreadsheet for home economics but if it`s free and comes all inclusive then let`s have it.
Regards.
Jul 11th 2012, 5:48 pm
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Re: Alternative for Microsoft Office for Windows7?
You need to do your own research but I have used the folioing.
There is Apache Open Office as you say,http://www.openoffice.org/ and an "upgraded" version called Libre Office. http://www.libreoffice.org/download/?type=win-x86
I think that if you dig deep enough you can de-americanise either of them.
I know they both run under MS windows. HTH
Both are free
There is Apache Open Office as you say,http://www.openoffice.org/ and an "upgraded" version called Libre Office. http://www.libreoffice.org/download/?type=win-x86
I think that if you dig deep enough you can de-americanise either of them.
I know they both run under MS windows. HTH
Both are free
Last edited by s5tuart; Jul 11th 2012 at 5:50 pm. Reason: ETA Both are free and open source
Jul 11th 2012, 11:08 pm
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Re: Alternative for Microsoft Office for Windows7?
Download Openoffice
When downloaded go to Tools, Options, then follow the image below to change it to UK setting.
When downloaded go to Tools, Options, then follow the image below to change it to UK setting.
Jul 12th 2012, 7:27 am
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Re: Alternative for Microsoft Office for Windows7?
Following advice on here from those more knowledgable than me, I have now installed OpenOffice and my initial thoughts are that it is just what i need.........muito obrigado......
