fortytwo Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 For the last few months my Open Office Writer has been crashing when I get several document windows open. Sometimes instead of crashing it simply refuses to let me select a directory to save, or to "save as". It usually happens when I copy something from a network site, paste it into Open Office Writer and then try to save it. I have windows 10 and it's up to date. Time to find another Office clone package, hopefully free. Last copy of Office I purchased was 97. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Sand Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 You might try LibreOffice. It is a fork of Open Office. Quote Line 1 - ends with just the return (enter) key. Line 2 - ends with shift-return (shift-enter) key combination. Line 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agesilaus Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 I've been using LibreOffice tho not very much. Mainly the spreadsheet right now. It works and is much cheaper than MS Office. I don't know how it compares feature by feature but 95% of users never use more than the basic Office features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Chance Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 15 hours ago, agesilaus said: I've been using LibreOffice tho not very much. Mainly the spreadsheet right now. It works and is much cheaper than MS Office. I don't know how it compares feature by feature but 95% of users never use more than the basic Office features. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. We've been using an outdated copy of Office 2003 Professional that's not compatible with some of the new file formats - and the compatibility pack is no longer available for 2003, either. I had previously tried Open Office and didn't like it. I've downloaded and installed LibreOffice this morning and, so far, I like what I see. Thanks again. Rob Quote 2012 F350 CC LB DRW 6.7 2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows Full-time since 8/2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) Guys, I run Libra office, alongside MS Office 2010, on all of my Windows 10 Machines and like it. My Office 2010, six licenses, go out of support next year, 2020. I bought a one year Office 365 family subscription card at the BX, military special for up to six computers for $49.95. Libra Office is sufficiently developed to satisfy me, and my testing alongside office makes me think it is as good for me, something I'd never thought I'd say. Instead of discussing it just download and install it, it's free! And safe when you download from their website rather than third party sites. You don't have to uninstall your old MS Office until you are ready. Just download it. Remember to save as Office files (docx) for Office compatibility at first. Lots of other "save as" options for Writer Docs as well. Here is their safe download site: https://www.libreoffice.org/ Edited November 9, 2019 by RV_ Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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