OpenOffice.org Writer: Just Add It to My Tab If I've seen it once, I've seen it a thousand times... When someone wants to tab let's say 3 inches into a document they use the default half-inch tabs and hit the Tab key 6 times! Don't get me wrong, it works and all but the same … Continue reading Setting the Default Tab Stops in OpenOffice Writer
The Text to Table Feature in OpenOffice Writer
OpenOffice.org Writer: Oh Man, I Should Have Used a Table! While I cannot speak for everyone, I know that there have been many times that, after setting up information in a word processing document, I find myself wishing I had used a table instead of a list of text. If the list is long and … Continue reading The Text to Table Feature in OpenOffice Writer
Playing Space Invaders in OpenOffice Calc
OpenOffice.org Calc: Taking A Break for a Little Fun Ok, so I'll admit it right from the start - this tip is for fun, not for productivity... But who's not for a little fun once in a while? Buried within the code of OpenOffice.org's Calc program is a favorite game from days gone past. Yep … Continue reading Playing Space Invaders in OpenOffice Calc
Customizing OpenOffice Menus
OpenOffice.org: I Can Customize the Menus Too? Yep. It's as simple as customizing your toolbars. The result can make your life a bit easier, not to mention more efficient, when you're working. Worth a minute or two to investigate? Yeah, I thought so too. Start in the Tools menu with the Customize choice. When the … Continue reading Customizing OpenOffice Menus
Using the Format Paintbrush in OpenOffice
Here's one of the most useful items that I've ever found in the programs of any office suite... it's the Format Paintbrush. This little gem can save you tons of time when it comes to formatting fonts, cells, paragraphs, etc. Here's how it works. Let's say you've got some text that you've spent a lot … Continue reading Using the Format Paintbrush in OpenOffice
Switching Views in OpenOffice Impress
When we create presentations, the software can show us a variety of views - we can see each slide in the Normal view for editing, we can access an Outline view of our presentation content, there's the Notes view where we can add our extra info that doesn't go to the audience... well, you get … Continue reading Switching Views in OpenOffice Impress
The Function List in OpenOffice Calc
OpenOffice.org Calc: Using the Function List without Opening the Function Wizard Sometimes you know what you want to do with your data, but you just can't seem to remember the name of the function that does what you need. If you open the Function Wizard (which is basically a dialog box for inserting functions) via … Continue reading The Function List in OpenOffice Calc
Printing a Worksheet in OpenOffice Calc
A really simple thing like altering your hard copy could save you a lot of editing time and prevent quite a few headaches during the time you do spend editing the worksheet.
Removing Words from AutoCorrect in OpenOffice
I'm sure by now you've noticed that OpenOffice.org programs have a Word Completion feature where it learns the longer words you often type, and will suggest them as you're working. Once the program recognizes the word, it will suggest a completion for you by displaying the rest of it as highlighted text. If you keep … Continue reading Removing Words from AutoCorrect in OpenOffice
Using Symbols in OpenOffice
We all know that every once in a while, a document must have a symbol inserted... such as copyright symbol, trademark symbol, basic arrows and a variety of things that aren't on the keyboard. If you've used Microsoft Office, then you actually went in search of the "Symbols"... using that exact term to find them. … Continue reading Using Symbols in OpenOffice