Replies inline - On Monday 18 January 2010 18:19, Bob Barrie wrote: > TO whom it may concern: It was my understanding that Open Office was a sort > of stand in to Windows Word, in that I would be able to utilize Open Office > spreadsheets similar to Excel and, in fact prior Excel files would be > somewhat the same format that Open Office uses. Open Office spreadsheets > would be interchangeable with Excel documents. Also Word and Open Office > documents would also be interchangeable. >
Mostly this is correct. > I have spent a good amount of time trying to find out how this system > works, and I have yet to even seen a document or spreadsheet or any other > indications that Open Office is essentially totally compatible with Windows > Word & Excel. I thought I would be able to get right down and create my > own spreadsheet or letter or other document. Instead what I have seen so > far is nothing but text explaining various projects that users are engaged > in. Are there two different Open Office Programs or am I missing something. > Sounds like you have spent time visiting the website but have not downloaded or installed the program. To test this could you please look in the "(All) Programs" section under the start button on your Windows Operating System. If you find OpenOffice.org there then it is installed. If not follow the instructions you find here: http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/Documentation/FAQ/Installation/How_do_I_install_OpenOffice.org_on_Windows%3F > All I want is to be able to write letters and documents and use > spreadsheets that are similar to and are the same as my Excel files. You should be able to. If you have further questions for this list please put more information about: * The version of windows you are running. * If you have successfully downloaded the program. * Which version you downloaded. * If it was successfully installed. * If the OS shows it as installed. * & anything you attempted to complete these steps. Good Luck -- Michael --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
