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OpenOffice.org User Guides
courtesy of OOoAuthors.org

The 2.x OOoAuthors Guides are presented in chapters for easy use.
Editable files are available through the OOoAuthors website. See this page for printed copies. Most chapters are also available on the Documentation wiki.

Getting Started Guide Fourth edition, complete [7.3 MB] Ch1 - What is OpenOffice.org? [410KB] 22-Apr-2008 Ch2 - Starting OpenOffice.org [580KB] 22-Apr-2008 Ch3 - File Management in OpenOffice.org [700KB] 22-Apr-2008 Ch4 - Menus and Toolbars [675KB] 22-Apr-2008 Ch5 - Setting up OpenOffice.org [785KB] 22-Apr-2008 Ch6 - Getting Started with Writer [1.0MB] 22-Apr-2008 Ch7 - Getting Started with Calc [800KB] 22-Apr-2008 Ch8 - Getting Started with Draw [780KB] 22-Apr-2008 Ch9 - Getting Started with Impress [810KB] 22-Apr-2008 Ch10 - Getting Started with Base [1.6MB] 22-Apr-2008 Ch11 - Getting Started with Math [720KB] 22-Apr-2008 Ch12 - Working With Templates [420KB] 22-Apr-2008 Ch13 - Working with Styles [510KB] 22-Apr-2008 Ch14 - Working with Graphics and the Gallery [830KB] 22-Apr-2008 Ch15 - Using Fontwork [500KB] 22-Apr-2008 Ch16 - Creating Web Pages [935KB] 22-Apr-2008 Ch17 - Getting Started with Macros (Revised) [740KB] 22-Apr-2008 Appendix A - Keyboard Shortcuts [355KB] 22-Apr-2008 Extra chapter: Introduction to Macros (formerly Ch17) [850KB] 14-May-2006	Writer Guide Third edition, complete [9.1 MB] 16-Dec-2007 Ch1 - Introducing Writer [925KB] 15-Dec-2007 Ch2 - Setting up Writer [845KB] 15-Dec-2007 Ch3 - Working with Text [910KB] 15-Dec-2007 Ch4 - Formatting Pages [1.1MB] 15-Dec-2007 Ch5 - Printing, Faxing, Exporting, and E-mailing [750KB] 15-Dec-2007 Ch6 - Introduction to Styles [875KB] 15-Dec-2007 Ch7 - Working with Styles [1.1MB] 15-Dec-2007 Ch8 - Working with Graphics [1.2MB] 19-Aug-2007 Ch9 - Working with Tables [650KB] 01-Aug-2007 Ch10 - Working with Templates in Writer [450KB] 28-Dec-2006 Ch11 - Using Mail Merge [1.2MB] 15-Dec-2007 Ch12 - Creating Tables of Contents, Indexes, and Bibliographies [1.1MB] 31-Dec-2006 Ch13 - Working with Master Documents [625KB] 31-Dec-2006 Ch14 - Working with Fields [685KB] 10-Feb-2007 Ch15 - Using Forms in Writer [595KB] 23-Jan-2007 Ch16 - Math Objects: The Equation Editor [645KB] 15-Dec-2007 App A - Keyboard Shortcuts [355KB] 12-Oct-2007
Calc Guide Ch1 - Introducing Calc [975KB] 18-Dec-2005 Ch2 - Entering, Editing, and Formatting Data [530KB] 26-Jul-2006 Ch3 - Formulas and functions soon to come Ch4 - Creating Charts and Graphs [1.4MB] 20-Oct-2006 Ch5 - Printing with Calc [535KB] 16-Dec-2005 Ch6 - DataPilot [380KB] 19-May-2007 Ch7 - Data analysis using scenarios and goal seek soon to come Ch8 - Using Graphics in Calc [850KB] 26-Jul-2006 Ch9 - Linking Calc Data [650KB] 26-Jul-2006 Ch10 - Using Styles in Calc [500KB] 20-Oct-2006 Ch11 - Editing, Changing, and Reviewing [575KB] 26-Jul-2006 Ch12- Calc Macros [650KB] 02-Jul-2007 Ch13 - Calc as a Simple Database [1.3MB] 02-Aug-2007 AppA - Keyboard Shortcuts [475KB] 26-Jul-2006 AppB - Description of Functions [600KB] 26-Jul-2006 AppC - Error Codes [350KB] 26-Jul-2006	Draw Guide Second edition, complete [6.5 MB] 10-Apr-2008 Ch1 - Introducing Draw [740KB] 10-Apr-2008 Ch2 - Drawing Basic Shapes [665KB] 10-Apr-2008 Ch3 - Working with Objects [700KB] 10-Apr-2008 Ch4 - Changing Object Attributes [1.3MB] 6-Apr-2008 Ch5 - Combining Multiple Objects [560KB] 10-Apr-2008 Ch6 - Editing Pictures [1.6MB] 10-Apr-2008 Ch7 - Working with 3D Objects [1.5MB] 10-Apr-2008 Ch8 - Tips and Tricks [1.1MB] 10-Apr-2008 Ch9 - Organization Charts, Flow Diagrams, and More [750KB] 10-Apr-2008 Ch10 - Advanced Draw Techniques [1.2MB] 10-Apr-2008
Impress Guide First edition, complete [5.3 MB] 19-Jul-2007 Ch1 - Introducing Impress [655KB] 18-Jul-2007 Ch2 - Using Slide Masters, Styles, and Templates [800KB] 19-Jul-2007 Ch3 - Adding and Formatting Text [1.1MB] 18-Jul-2007 Ch4 - Adding and Formatting Pictures [720KB] 24-Jun-2007 Ch5 - Creating Graphic Objects [700KB] 25-Jun-2007 Ch6 - Formatting Graphic Objects [1.1MB] 19-Jul-2007 Ch7 - Spreadsheets, Charts, and other Objects [585KB] 19-Jul-2007 Ch8 - Slides, Notes, and Handouts [630KB] 19-Jul-2007 Ch9 - Slide Shows: Transitions, Animations, and More [605KB] 19-Jul-2007 Ch10 - Printing, E-mailing, Exporting, and Saving Slide Shows [755KB] 19-Jul-2007 Ch11 - Setting Up and Customizing Impress [560KB] 19-Jul-2007 AppA - Keyboard Shortcuts [260KB] 22-May-2007	Migration Guide First edition, complete [2.3 MB] 08-May-2006 Ch1 - Introduction [325KB] 08-May-2006 Ch2 - Sharing Files with Microsoft Office Users [585KB] 30-Mar-2006 Ch3 - Importing Other Microsoft Office Files [380KB] 31-Mar-2006 Ch4 - General Differences in Use Between MSO and OOo [710KB] 10-May-2006 Ch5 - Differences In Use Between Writer and Word [590KB] 01-Apr-2006 Ch6 - Differences In Use Between Calc and Excel [2.1MB] 07 May-2006 Ch7 - Differences In Use Between Impress and Powerpoint [395KB] 22-Mar-2006 Ch8 - Customizing OpenOffice.org [470KB] 31-Mar-2006