Getting started with OpenOffice, especially creating documents, is a straightforward process involving a few simple steps.
Starting OpenOffice Writer
The most common way people "work" on OpenOffice is by using one of its components, such as OpenOffice Writer for text documents, Calc for spreadsheets, or Impress for presentations. To begin working on a text document:
- If you are starting from your desktop:
- Click the Start button.
- Navigate to All Programs.
- Find the OpenOffice folder.
- Click on OpenOffice Writer.
This action launches the OpenOffice Writer application, which is specifically designed for creating and editing text documents.
Creating a New Text Document
Once you have OpenOffice Writer open, you can easily create a new text document:
- If you are already within OpenOffice Writer:
- Click on the File menu in the top-left corner.
- Select New.
- Click on Text Document from the submenu that appears.
Alternatively, if you followed the steps above to open Writer directly, a blank text document typically appears on your screen automatically, ready for you to start typing.
In either case, a fresh text document window will be displayed. You will see the name of the text document, such as "Untitled 1", displayed prominently at the top of the screen, usually in the title bar of the window. This indicates that you are successfully working within a new OpenOffice text document.
Basic Steps Summary
Here's a quick summary of the primary method to start and create a text document based on common practice and the provided reference:
| Action | Steps |
|---|---|
| Starting Writer | Start > All Programs > OpenOffice > OpenOffice Writer |
| Creating New Document | File > New > Text Document (if Writer is already open) |
You can now begin typing, formatting, and saving your document. OpenOffice Writer offers a wide range of tools for word processing, similar to other office suites.
