If you're someone who uses Writer's date field in your documents then I'm sure you've found that it looks like this: 06/15/11. But what if you'd like something else?
OpenOffice.org Calc: Shift and Ctrl Selecting Without Using the Keys
We all know the convenience of selecting cells using the Shift and Ctrl keys with the mouse... but if you're not into key combination or just aren't good at using them then here's the keyboard free way to accomplish your goal.
OpenOffice.org Impress: Selecting Covered Objects Easily
Tired of trying to select an object on an OpenOffice.org Impress slide? Here's the one-two punch to make the problem disappear! Check it out!
OpenOffice.org Calc: Summing It All Up
Many times when we're working with data in a spreadsheet we need to know the sum of a range of data. Here's a couple of suggestions for finding the sum of cells quickly.
OpenOffice.org Writer: Need a Different Dictionary? No Problem.
Often we need to Spellcheck a document in a foreign language and, unfortunately, we don't have one. Until now, that is...
OpenOffice.org Calc: Relative vs Absolute References
Do you know the difference between relative and absolute references? April expands on this, plus the power of the $ symbol in this handy Open Office Calc tip!
OpenOffice.org Writer: No Page Number on the First Page
Looking to get rid of the page number on the first page of an Open Office Writer document? You need to check this tip out, then!
OpenOffice.org Calc: Could You Repeat That Please?
Looking for a way to easily insert title rows into Open Office Calc before printing? No luck so far? Let April be your guide in this handy tip!
OpenOffice.org:Missing Page Setup Information
If you're like me - a Microsoft Office user for years and years - then you're very used to the concept of the Page Setup. Things such as margins and page orientation could be located there. Open Office has this option, too - just in a different place...
OpenOffice.org Writer: Copy Text Without Actually Copying It
Did you know that you can copy text in Open Office without a Ctrl-C, Copy button or anything else for that matter? It's a whole new way, so give it a look!