Book details of 'OpenOffice.org Writer'

Title	OpenOffice.org Writer
Author(s)	Jean Hollis Weber
ISBN	0596008260
Language	English
Published	July 2004
Publisher	O'Reilly

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Reviewer Rob Slade wrote:
The preface states that this book is intended for intermediate to advanced users of Writer, even if they have never used it before. This (apparently self-contradictory) assertion assumes (undoubtedly correctly) that anyone who is an intermediate user of another word processor will likely be able to get accustomed to Writer fairly quickly. Chapter one does not deal with the usual issues of installation, but lists a number of settings options. The early ones seem to be mundane, but later items are more interesting. Writing, editing, and reviewing of text is touched on in chapter two. There are a number of cute tricks, some of them quite bizarre, while basic operations are assumed. Page layout and tables are covered in chapter three. Chapter four reviews templates and styles. Some interesting uses of fields are outlined in chapter five, but the concept and function is not explained very well. Tools for the table of contents, index, and bibliography are described in chapter six. Chapter seven suggests means of handling large or complex documents, such as a book. Adding and managing graphics is dealt with in chapter eight. Saving files in other formats, hyperlinks, and other miscellaneous topics are collected in chapter nine. Chapter ten lists functional activities and gives directions on how to do them in Microsoft Word on OpenOffice Writer. There is a great deal of useful information about how Writer operates. The style and structure of the book makes it suitable as a reference, but not as a learning aid. This is compatible with the stated purpose of the book, but may limit the ability of readers to move from intermediate to more advanced status. copyright Robert M. Slade, 2004
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Thanks to OpenOffice.org, there is an alternative to Microsoft Word. If you've ever been frustrated by Word's quirks and limitations--including its price tag--and longed for a practical alternative, then it's time to break free. OpenOffice.org is the free, open source office suite and its word processor, Writer, has proven extremely popular with both Windows and Linux users. How good can it be if it's free? you might ask. And how much trouble will it be to install and learn? A quick tour of the program will show you: the features you use regularly--from formatting and spell check to using templates and creating indexes --are all there. And Writer's intuitive, surprisingly familiar interface lets you navigate with ease. To quickly master the ins and outs of Writer, you'll want a copy of OpenOffice.org Writer: The Free Alternative to Microsoft Word. This handy reference is packed with essential information to help you learn the basics of Writer and become adept with its advanced features. Written for intermediate and advanced users of word processing programs, OpenOffice.org Writer: The Free Alternative to Microsoft Word provides guidance for common and advanced word processing tasks. With this book, you'll learn how to:Set up OOoWriter to work your wayWrite, edit, and review documentsControl page layoutUse templates and styles effectivelyGet the most from using fieldsWork with Tables of contents, indexes, bibliographiesManage large or complex documentsInsert, edit and create graphicsMake a smooth transition from Microsoft WordOpenOffice.org Writer: The Free Alternative to Microsoft Word provides guidance for anyone who wants to break out of the Word rut. Its detailed Table of Contents make it a handy reference for even the most experienced word processing users who want to get up to speed quickly with this program, or make sure they're taking full advantage of OOo Writer's features. With the complete office suite included on a CD (which you can install on as many machines as you like), this book makes using Writer an easy decision. OpenOffice.org Writer: The Free Alternative to Microsoft Word is part of the O'Reilly Community Press Series. Unlike classic O'Reilly animal books, O'Reilly's role in the series is limited to providing manufacturing and distribution services rather than editorial development, so that each Community Press title reflects the editorial voice and organization of the community that has created it.