Apache OpenOffice
Reviews and Complaints

Okay so besides saving everything in Doc format it also makes you click on file over and over again after every format or font change. I'm trying to find what size font is best and after selecting one it immediately removes the options toolbar and I have to click on it again. Like hey I need to change multiple different things can you leave the dang toolbar there until I'm not making my needed changes? What the hell?

Not reviewing the site but the software:

In fact openoffice has it's own file format, but it can read Microsoft files and saves in both formats. Openoffice can also save as *.pdf file so can be read by everyone with acrobat reader. The only main difference, apart the price, is that the language in the macro functions is not exactly the same. So Excel macros can't be used "as is".

But it's a real working alternative to Microsoft Office. (Sorry Bill G.)

openoffice.org is a pretty decent software. It ain't the best, but it gets the job done. I'd give it a solid 3 stars. It's got all the basic features you need for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. Plus, it's free, which is always a plus.

One thing I don't like about it is that it can be a bit slow at times. It takes a while to open up and can be a bit laggy when you're working on larger documents. But hey, what do you expect from a free software?

Another thing that bugs me is the interface. It's not the most user-friendly and can be a bit confusing at times. But once you get the hang of it, it's not too bad.

Overall, I'd say openoffice.org is a solid choice if you're looking for a free alternative to Microsoft Office. It's not perfect, but it gets the job done.

This application is not good. It's really bad. I don't like it at all. Every time I use it, something goes wrong. I don't know why. Today, I spent a lot of time making a big presentation and when I tried to save it, everything disappeared. It was a disaster. I trusted this application, but it let me down. I wouldn't even give it one star, but I have to.

I don't understand why anyone would use this application. It's just trash. There are so many better options out there. Don't waste your time with this one.

Overall, I would not recommend Apache OpenOffice to anyone. It's the worst application I've ever used. Save yourself the trouble and find something else.

I recently had the pleasure of using Apache OpenOffice, specifically version 4.0.1. I was attempting to paste a segment from an email into a document, but unfortunately, the program crashed. I figured it was time to upgrade, so I went to the menu to check for updates. However, I was unable to contact the server. Frustrated, I decided to uninstall the program and download the 4.1.7 installer. After successfully installing the new version, I was finally able to paste in my email segment. However, my excitement was short-lived as the program locked up when I attempted to print. I couldn't help but wonder, could it be any more useless?

Despite my negative experience, I do appreciate the fact that Apache OpenOffice is a free and open-source software suite. It includes programs for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, and databases. It's a great alternative to expensive office suites like Microsoft Office. However, I do wish that the program was more reliable and user-friendly. It's frustrating to encounter issues like crashing and freezing, especially when you're trying to get work done.

Overall, I would recommend Apache OpenOffice to those who are on a tight budget and need basic office software. However, if you're looking for a more robust and reliable program, you may want to consider investing in a paid office suite.