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Apache OpenOffice for Mac
Key Details of Apache OpenOffice
- Streamline productivity with word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, graphics, formula editor, and database management
- Last updated on 03/05/21
- There have been 2 updates within the past 6 months
- The current version has 0 flags on VirusTotal
- Also available on Windows
Editors' Review
Apache OpenOffice is a free office-suite alternative to Microsoft Office or Apple's iWork Suite. With open-source development, features constantly change and improve, which makes OpenOffice in some ways more flexible than its paid counterparts. While bugs are bound to be an issue, this is an all-around powerful, accessible tool set for anyone who needs productivity software.
Pros
Near-complete tool set: Apache OpenOffice's biggest selling point is that it can almost completely replace Microsoft Office. OpenOffice can open all of its counterpart's file formats and runs a smaller module. While it may not have the same sleek, modern look as the most recent editions of Microsoft Office or iWork, OpenOffice can easily handle all the same types of documents and tasks.
Streamlined interface: Some open source tools can be intimidating to use, but OpenOffice has a straightforward and feature-loaded but accessible interface. For basic word processing, number crunching, or creating presentations, the apps in OpenOffice offer everything you need, front and center. For advanced users, there are dozens more tools behind the scenes.
Cons
Some functions can be clunky: OpenOffice doesn't have the massive development cycle and resources that a major release from Microsoft or Apple gets, so there are some rough edges. While OpenOffice works perfectly for basic functions, more advanced actions -- like formatting documents with images, managing massive files, or running multiple instances at once -- can make the software slower. These are small issues, but power users in a hurry might find them a problem.
Bottom Line
Apache OpenOffice is a very good free, accessible alternative to expensive office software. It is loaded with tools; downloads and installs quickly; and handles all the basic functions you could need from an office suite.
Full Specifications
What's new in version 4.1.9
General
Operating Systems
- macOS Big Sur
- macOS Catalina
- macOS Mojave
- macOS High Sierra
- macOS Sierra
- OS X El Capitan
- OS X Yosemite
- OS X Mavericks
- OS X Mountain Lion
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Apache OpenOffice is an open-source office productivity software suite containing word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, graphics, formula editor, and database management applications. OpenOffice is available in many languages, works on all common computers, stores data in ODF - the international open standard format - and is able to read and write files in other formats, included the format used by the most common office suite packages. OpenOffice is also able to export files in PDF format. OpenOffice has supported extensions, in a similar manner to Mozilla Firefox, making easy to add new functionality to an existing OpenOffice installation.
Features: 170+ Languages. Extensions and Templates available. New Sidebar. Interoperability Improvements for Text Documents, Spreadsheet Documents, Presentation Documents and OOXML file format in general. Draw Object Improvements/Enhancements. New Color Palette. New Gradients. New Gallery Themes and Gallery enhancements. Refined the Selection Handles User Interface. Refined Selection Visualization. Better Print Preview. Enhanced conversion to Bitmap Graphics. Enhanced Copy/Paste. Enhanced Drag&Drop. Adapt LineStart/End to LineWidth. SVG Export enhancements. SVG/Metafile Break improvement. SVG Import improvements. Picture Crop mode offers preview. Unified visualization of Color Palette popup. Transparency support for pixel formats (PNG). Connectors support rotation. Corrected Hatch fill style visualization. Better gradient support in metafiles. Calc and Chart Improvements/Enhancements. Support relative Pie Chart Height. Extensions Improvements/Enhancement. New Toolbar management. Unified menu API. Performance Improvements/Enhancements. Many resource leaks were fixed. Speedup of Graphic Rendering. Additional Language Support. Changes that Impact Backwards Compatibility. Module binfilter removed (legacy StarOffice file formats (.sdw, .sdc, .sdd, etc.). Python support updated. Support for system C++ STL.