
Important Features with 2.x
Important Features with 2.x
Open Standards XML File Format (OASIS OpenDocument)
Beginning with version 2.0 OpenOffice.org uses the open standard OASIS OpenDocument
XML format as the default file format. The OASIS OpenDocument format is a vendor and
implementation independent file format, and thus guarantees freedom and independence.
In addition to OpenOffice.org itself, the open source office suite KOffice as well as
OpenOffice.org derivatives like the StarOffice software support the OASIS OpenDocument
file format. The OASIS OpenDocument file format is also one of the file formats
recommended by the European Commission.
New Multi-pane View
The new Multi-pane view increases the productivity and usability of OpenOffice.org. The
Multi-pane view provides all important tools and windows through one coherent, integrated,
and simple user interface. Former Microsoft PowerPoint users should find OpenOffice.org
2.0 easy to use.
New CustomShapes (compatible with Microsoft AutoShapes)
OpenOffice.org now supports CustomShapes which are very similar to Microsoft's
AutoShapes. As a consequence, AutoShapes are imported and displayed correctly.
CustomShapes are shapes that cannot only change their size but also their appearance.
More Slide Transitions and Animation Effects
OpenOffice.org now supports many more animation effects and slide transitions. Now users
have more options to give their presentations a professional appearance. In addition, the
extended support for effects improves the Microsoft PowerPoint compatibility.
Enhanced PDF Export
OpenOffice.org 1.1 introduced the PDF export feature. Version 2.x now extends the basic
export feature. With the new version it is possible to define the compression levels of
embedded images. In addition, the PDF support now correctly handles thumbnail images and
hyperlinks.
In addition, with the release of 2.0.4, OpenOffice.org has added a number of security
features, These are:
1. A new Security tab to the Export as PDF feature as shown below:
OpenOffice.org User Guide for 2.x 3
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