INDEX

1. Types of styles in libre office

writer
2. Steps to apply styles
3. Creating a new style from
selection
4. Loading a style from templates
5. New style using drag and drop
6. Insert an image to document
7. Modify, resize, crop and delete
an image
8. Positioning image in the text
9. Creating drawing object
10. Creating a template
11. Use perdefined templates
12. Set up a custom default
template
13. Change to a different
template and use it

Aditi Chitimilla
10th A
 Types of styles in libre office writer-

Writer provides six Style categories – Page,

Paragraph, Character, Frame, List and Table.

1. Page Style: Controls page layout, margins,

orientation, headers, and footers.

2. Paragraph Style: Formats paragraph structure,

including alignment, spacing, and text flow.

3. Character Style: Applies font, size, and color to

specific text portions.

4. Frame Style: Manages frames for images or text,

including borders and positioning.

5. List Style: Defines bullet or numbering styles and

list indentation.

6. Table Style: Formats tables with borders, shading,

and cell alignment.

 Steps to apply styles-

To create a Table Style in LibreOffice:

1. Open Writer: Open your document.

2. Insert a Table: Go to Table > Insert Table, set rows
and columns, then click- OK.
3. Open Styles Sidebar: Press F11 or go to View >
Styles. Click the Table Styles icon.
4. Create New Style: Right-click in the Table Styles
section and select- New.
5. Customize Style: In the dialog box, set properties
like borders, background, font, alignment, and
spacing.
6. Apply Style: Save your style and apply it by
selecting a table and double-clicking the style name in
the sidebar.

This ensures consistent table formatting in your

document.
 Creating a new style form selection-
To create a new style from a selection in LibreOffice:

1. Format the Content: Apply desired formatting to

text, paragraphs, or objects.
2. Select the Content: Highlight the formatted content.
3. Open Styles Sidebar: Press F11 or go to View >
Styles.
4. Create Style: Choose the relevant style type (e.g.,
Paragraph, Character) from the sidebar.
5. New Style from Selection: Click the "New Style from
Selection" button and select "New Style from
Selection...".
6. Name the Style: Enter a name and click- OK.
7. Apply the Style: Your new style will appear in the
sidebar for future use.

This simplifies applying consistent formatting

throughout your document.
 Loading a style from template-
To load a style from a template in LibreOffice:

1. Open Your Document: Open the document where

you want to apply styles.
2. Open Styles Sidebar: Press F11 or go to View >
Styles.
3. Load Styles: Click the "Styles Actions" (gear icon)
and select "Load Styles...".
4. Select Template: Choose- From File... and select the
desired template ( .ott ).
5. **Choose Style Categories**: Select style categories
(Text, Frame, Pages, etc.) and check **Overwrite** if
needed.
6. **Apply Styles**: Click **OK** to load the styles into
your document.

This ensures consistent formatting using predefined

styles.
 New style using drag and drop-
To add a new style using drag and drop in LibreOffice:

1. Open the Styles Sidebar: Press F11 or go to View >

Styles.

2. Format Your Content: Apply desired formatting to

text or a paragraph.

3. Drag and Drop: Select the formatted content, drag

it into the Styles sidebar, and drop it in the
appropriate category (e.g., Paragraph Styles).

4. Name Your Style: Enter a name in the dialog box

that appears and click- OK.

Your new style will now be available in the Styles

sidebar for reuse.
 Insert an image to document-
To insert an image in LibreOffice:

1. Open Your Document: Launch LibreOffice Writer and

open your document.

2. Place the Cursor: Click where you want the image to

appear.

3. Insert the Image: Go to- Insert > Image, navigate to

your image, select it, and click Open.

4. Adjust Image Properties (Optional): Resize or move

the image as needed. Right-click for options like
Position and Wrap.

5. Save Your Document: Don’t forget to save your

changes.

This allows you to easily add images to your

documents.
 Modify, resize, crop and delete an
image-
To modify, resize, crop, and delete an image in
LibreOffice:

1. Select the Image: Click on the image to see handles

around it.

2. Resize: Drag corner handles to resize while

maintaining the aspect ratio. Hold “Shift” to keep
proportions.

3. Crop: Right-click the image and select Crop. Adjust

cropping options in the dialog or drag crop handles.

4. Delete: Select the image and press the “Delete”

key.

5. Save Changes: Don’t forget to save your document.

These steps will help you manage images in your

LibreOffice documents effectively.
 Positioning image in text-
To position an image in LibreOffice:

1. Insert the Image: Go to- Insert > Image and select

your file.
2. Select the Image: Click the image to see handles.
3. Wrap Options: Right-click the image, select Wrap,
and choose a style (e.g., In Line with Text, Wrap
Around).
4. Adjust Position: Right-click the image and choose
Position for precise placement.
5. Drag to Reposition: Click and drag the image as
needed.
6. Save Changes: Remember to save your document.

These steps will help you position images effectively

within your text.
 Create a drawing object-
To create a drawing object in LibreOffice:

1. Open LibreOffice: Launch Draw or Writer.

2. Show Drawing Toolbar: In Writer, select- View >
Toolbars > Drawing.
3. Select a Tool: Choose- Line, Rectangle, Ellipse, or
Polygon.
4. Draw: Click and drag to create your shape.
5. Format (Optional): Change fill color, line color, or
thickness as needed.
6. Group (Optional): Select multiple objects, right-
click, and choose Group.
7. Save: Don’t forget to save your document!
These steps will help you create and manipulate
drawing objects in LibreOffice.

 Create a template-
To create a template in LibreOffice:

1. Open LibreOffice: Launch Writer or another app.

2. Create a Document: Start a new or existing
document.
3. Format: Set up styles, headers, and footers.
4. Add Placeholders (Optional): Include text like
“[Your Name].”
5. Save as Template: Go to File > Templates > Save As
Template, name it, choose a category, and click- Save.
6. Set Options (Optional): Right-click the template in
the manager for options.
7. Use Your Template: Go to File > Templates >
Manage Templates, select your template, and click
Open.

 Use predefined template-

To use predefined templates in LibreOffice:

1. Open LibreOffice: Launch the application (Writer,

Calc, etc.).

2. Access Template Manager: Go to File > Templates >

Manage Templates.
3. Browse Templates: View available templates in the
Template Manager.

4. Select a Template: Click on the desired template.

5. Open the Template: Click- Open or double-click to

create a new document.

6. Customize: Modify the document as needed.

7. Save: Go to File > Save As to save your customized

document.

Using templates helps you create documents quickly

with a professional look.

 Set up custom default template-

To set up a custom default setup in LibreOffice:

1. Open LibreOffice: Launch Writer, Calc, or your

desired application.

2. Customize Settings: Go to- Tools > Options to

adjust:
- User Data: Enter your name and initials.
- Language Settings: Set your preferred language.
 - Default Fonts: Change fonts under LibreOffice
Writer > Basic Fonts (Western).

3. Create a Custom Template: Format a document with

your preferred styles, then go to File > Templates >
Save As Template and save it.

4. Set as Default: In File > Templates > Manage

Templates, right-click your template and select Set as
Default.

5. Save Changes: Click OK in the Options window.

6. Restart LibreOffice: Close and reopen the

application to apply changes.

These steps help you customize your default setup in

LibreOffice for a tailored experience.

 Change to a different template and use

it-

To change to a different template in LibreOffice:

1. Open LibreOffice: Launch the application (Writer,

Calc, etc.).

2. Access Template Manager: Go to File > Templates >

Manage Templates.
3. Browse Templates: Find a template by browsing
categories or using search.

4. Select a Template: Highlight your desired template.

5. Open the Template: Click- Open or double-click the

template to create a new document.

6. Customize: Modify the document as needed.

7. Save Your Document: Go to File > Save As to save

your changes.

These steps will help you use a different template in

LibreOffice.

 Update a document-

To update a document in LibreOffice, follow these

steps:

1. Open the Document: Launch LibreOffice and open

the document you want to update by going to File >
Open.
2. Make Changes: Edit the text, format, or add new
content as needed.

3. Insert Updates (if applicable): If you're updating

content like images or tables, use- Insert from the
menu to add new elements.

4. Save Changes: After making your updates, save the

document by clicking File > Save, or use the keyboard
shortcut Ctrl + S.

5. Use Version Control (optional): To keep track of

changes, consider using the Versioning feature under
File > Versions.

By following these steps, you can effectively update

your document in LibreOffice.