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Learn LibreOffice Writer (view source)
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====Installation====
−=====For Ubuntu=====
−#The application is part of the Ubuntu custom distribution.
−#In case you do not find it on your computer, you can install by choosing “LibreOffice” in Ubuntu Software Center
−#If you would like to install through the terminal follow these steps below:
−##Open terminal by clicking (Ctrl+Alt+T),
−##Once Window page is open, in front of dollar($) symbol just type below command.
−##sudo apt-get install libreOffice
−===== For Windows =====
−# Download '''LibreOffice windows installer''' from below
−## [https://www.libreoffice.org/download/libreoffice-fresh/?type=win-x86&lang=pick Click here for the 32-bit version]
−## [https://www.libreoffice.org/download/libreoffice-fresh/?type=win-x86_64&lang=pick Click here for the 64-bit version]
−# If you are unsure which Windows version you have, press Win+Pause to open your system properties window. The LibreOffice Main Installer download page can be selected with a built-in help file for your language:
−# Double-click on download "LibreOffice_..._Win_x64.msi" file to begin installation
−# It will start downloading "'''LibreOffice"''' into your computer (by default browser will save the files in "'''Downloads'''" folder in your system)
−Click Yes if it ask your permission to allow this program make change to the computer,The Installation Wizard Welcome dialog box opens advising that the installation process is about to be started. Click “Next >”
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−File:Step1 LO Installation.png|Downloading LibreOffice
−File:Step2 LO Installation.png|Installation wizard
−</gallery>
−Another dialog box opens, giving you a choice whether you want a default installation, or whether you want to choose special locations and components. If you want a default installation, just press “Next >”. If you want to make special choices, click on “Custom” and then press “Next >”. The Custom Setup enables changes to the features that will be installed. If you would like to install the spelling dictionaries, hyphenation rules, thesauri and grammar checkers:
−* Click Expand Optional Components
−* Click Expand Dictionaries
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−File:Step3 LO Installation.png|Setup type
−File:Step6 LO Installation.png|File type selection
−</gallery>
−Another dialog box opens, inviting you to choose whether to open Microsoft Office documents with LibreOffice. By default, this feature is not enabled. If you want LibreOffice to open Microsoft Office files (documents, spreadsheets and presentations), put a check mark in all four checkboxes.Another dialog box opens, asking you whether:
−* A shortcut to open LibreOffice should be placed on your desktop. The default option is to create a shortcut.
−* To load LibreOffice during system start-up.
−<gallery mode="packed" heights="400px">
−File:Step7 LO Installation.png|Ready to install the program
−File:Step9 LO Installation.png|Finish
−</gallery>
−'''''If you are not able to install LibreOffice in your windows machine, [https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/install-howto/windows/ follow this official website installation instruction]''''' or [https://youtu.be/ne-8PMLCj_k Click here] to see the LibreOffice Installation- English Tutorial
−=====For MAC OS=====
−#Go to [https://www.fosshub.com/LibreOffice.html this click] and click on '''libreoffic MAC OS''' for MAC laptops
−#It will start downloading "LibreOffice_..._MacOS_x86-64.dmg" into your computer (by defulat browser will save the files in "'''Downloads'''" folder in your system
−#Double-click on download "'''LibreOffice_..._MacOS_x86-64.dmg'''" file to begin installation
−#An installation window appears: drag and drop the LibreOffice icon onto the Applications icon in the same window. You may be required to enter your administrator password.
−#The files are copied over and a progress bar shows when the installation is complete.
−If you are not able to install Libreoffice in your MAC machine, [https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/install-howto/macos/ follow this official website installation instructions]
==== Language package installation in LibreOffice ====
−* LibreOffice interface has been translated (localized) into over 40 languages and most of the Indian languages. Additionally, there are over 70 spelling dictionaries available for languages. The dictionaries are available from the [https://www.libreoffice.org/ LibreOffice website]. To use LibreOffice interface in your own language like hindi, kannada or in any other language, please follow below instructions.
−* Once again double click on the downloaded installation file (from the section #''For Windows'' section), which will open LibreOffice installer wizard click on the "Next" option
−* On the next (Program Maintenance) screen you will get 3 options (Modify, Repair, Remove), choose "Modify" option and click on "Next".
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−File:Hindi package 1.jpg|Installation wizard
−File:Hindi package 2.jpg|Select modify
−</gallery>
−* In the next screen, if you would like to install and use LibreOffice in your preferred language, then "click on and a + button (small down arrow) in "user interface languages"
−* It will open the list of languages available, in that "select your preferred language and select "This feature will be installed on the local hard drive".
−<gallery mode="packed" heights="300">
−File:3. LO hi UI - select user interface.PNG|User interface Languages
−File:4. LO hi UI - select hi package from the list.png|Select your preferred language
−</gallery>
−* Once all the required changes are done on the screen, click “Next -->”
−* On the next "File Type" window, select all the options to open Microsoft Office files, "Click --> Next"
−* Next screen "Shortcut and Load during system startup" screen click on the "Install" button to finish the installation.
−==== Changing LibreOffice language interface (after the installation) ====
−* When creating a presentation in other languages, you can use the language setting ("Tools --> Options --> Language settings --> Languages --> User Interface --> Add the required language") to create styles that only differ in the language in formatting attributes. This allows you to easily check spelling of all of the presentation contents without affecting appearance.
==== Typing regional languages ====+
−===== Typing regional language in Ubuntu =====
−In Ubuntu by default you can type English in any application and by default it will use only Unicode fonts unless you manually changing it to non-unicode.
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−Also you can type any your local languages in Ubuntu by adding those languages in IBUS. For typing in any local language, Ubuntu will use application called Ibus. You can follow the below step to set up Ibus and to add languages in the typing list. <br>
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==== Overview of features ====
==== Overview of features ====
LibreOffice Writer lets you design and produce text documents that can include graphics, tables, or charts. In this application you can save the documents in a variety of formats, including the standardized Open Document Format (ODF), Microsoft Word format(.doc), or HTML. Here you can easily export your document to the Portable Document Format(PDF).
LibreOffice Writer lets you design and produce text documents that can include graphics, tables, or charts. In this application you can save the documents in a variety of formats, including the standardized Open Document Format (ODF), Microsoft Word format(.doc), or HTML. Here you can easily export your document to the Portable Document Format(PDF).
−===Working with the application===
===Working with the application===
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* To customize Toolbar, click on "Toolbar" tab in Customize window. As explained earlier, "Assigned Commands" will be having list of tools. The checked tools are already there in the toolbar and unchecked ones are available to move them to the toolbar. If you want any particular tool to be easily accessible and move to the toolbar then just check mark those and click "Apply-->OK".
* To customize Toolbar, click on "Toolbar" tab in Customize window. As explained earlier, "Assigned Commands" will be having list of tools. The checked tools are already there in the toolbar and unchecked ones are available to move them to the toolbar. If you want any particular tool to be easily accessible and move to the toolbar then just check mark those and click "Apply-->OK".
* In the way you can change or assign the Keyboard shortcuts. For this Click on Keyboard tab in the Customize window. You can choose a command and click on "Modify?" to change its shortcut or functionality.
* In the way you can change or assign the Keyboard shortcuts. For this Click on Keyboard tab in the Customize window. You can choose a command and click on "Modify?" to change its shortcut or functionality.
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File:LO Tools Language select.png|Menubar tools
File:LO Tools Language select.png|Menubar tools
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−an type any your local languages in Ubuntu by adding those languages in IBUS. For typing in any local language, Ubuntu will use application called Ibus. You can follow the below step to set up Ibus and to add languages in the typing list. <br>
−# Go to "Applications --> System tools --> System Settings --> Language Support -->Look at the Keyboard input method system Select "IBus" and close the window".
# Go to "Applications --> System tools --> System Settings --> Language Support -->Look at the Keyboard input method system Select "IBus" and close the window".
# Log-out your computer and log-in to applying this changes.
# Log-out your computer and log-in to applying this changes.
−Now you have to add your languages in "Text Entry" to type it. You can type multiple language in any application by adding it in this list.<br>
Now you have to add your languages in "Text Entry" to type it. You can type multiple language in any application by adding it in this list.<br>
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