
Chapter 3: Managing Text Documents With Writer
Desktop Publishing with OpenOffice.org Writer
OpenOffice.org Writer contains numerous functions to assist in creating perfectly styled
documents. Text can be formatted multi-columnar, and have text frames, graphics, tables, etc.
integrated into it. The text frames can be linked all over the place, even beyond page limits to
create a newspaper format. Functions such as making lines register-true, flow of contours
through and around graphics, and defining of characters, paragraphs and tables in any colour
complement the tools to lend documents a professional look.
Calculations
Text documents in OpenOffice.org have an integrated calculation function that helps one to
execute sophisticated calculations or logical links. Tables in a text document can easily be
created in order to perform calculations.
Creating Drawings
Draw, vector drawing tool, lets users create drawings, graphics, legends, et cetera directly in
text documents.
Inserting Graphics
Pictures with different formats can be inserted into a text document, including graphics with
a JPG or GIF format. The most common formats can be edited directly in a text document
with the image editor. In addition, the Gallery provides a collection of clipart graphics
organized by theme.
Customizable Program Interface
The design of OpenOffice.org's program interface is such that each user can configure it
according to individual preferences. The various windows (Styles and Formatting window,
Navigator, et cetera) can be positioned as floating windows anywhere on the screen and some
can be docked to an edge. Visible icons and menus can be customized as well.
Drag&Drop
The drag-and-drop feature enables users to work even more quickly and efficiently with text
documents in OpenOffice.org. For instance, one can drag graphics directly from the Gallery
into an active document.
Extensive Help Functions
The program provides an extensive Help function which serves as a reference guide to the
program elements in OpenOffice.org as well as includes a variety of instructions for simple
and complex tasks.
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