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CH 2&3 Openoffice

The document provides an overview of OpenOffice Writer, Impress, Calc, and Base, highlighting their features and functionalities. Writer is a word processor for creating documents, Impress is for multimedia presentations, Calc is a spreadsheet application for data analysis, and Base is a database management system. Each application includes specific tools and examples of practical use cases for students and professionals.

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CH 2&3 Openoffice

The document provides an overview of OpenOffice Writer, Impress, Calc, and Base, highlighting their features and functionalities. Writer is a word processor for creating documents, Impress is for multimedia presentations, Calc is a spreadsheet application for data analysis, and Base is a database management system. Each application includes specific tools and examples of practical use cases for students and professionals.

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Chapter 2:

OpenOffice Writer
& Impress
OpenOffice Writer

Writer is a word processor similar to Microsoft Word.


Can create documents ranging from simple memos to complex books with diagrams,
indexes, and tables.

Features of Writer

Styles and Formatting: Allows users to apply consistent formatting easily.


AutoCorrect: Fixes typing mistakes automatically and supports multiple languages.
AutoComplete: Suggests common words and phrases while typing.
Text Frames & Linking: Used for designing newsletters, flyers, and more.
Table of Contents & References: Automatically generates references and tables.
File Extensions:
.odt (OpenDocument format - standard for OpenOffice documents)
.docx & .doc (Microsoft Word formats - for compatibility with MS Word)

Example: A student writing a research paper can use Writer to structure content, add
citations, and generate a bibliography.

OpenOffice Impress

Impress is presentation software similar to Microsoft PowerPoint.


Can create multimedia presentations with animations, clip art, and transitions.

Features of Impress

Master Pages: Simplifies presentation design by applying consistent themes.


Templates: Ready-made layouts available for quick use.
File Extensions:
.odp (OpenDocument format for presentations)
.ppt & .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint formats for compatibility)
.swf (Flash format for online presentations)

Example: A teacher preparing lecture slides can use Impress to create engaging presentations
with animations and charts.
Chapter 3:
OpenOffice Calc &
Base
OpenOffice Calc

Calc is a spreadsheet application similar to Microsoft Excel.


Used for organizing, analyzing, and visualizing numerical data.

Basic Terms in Calc

Cell: Intersection of a row and a column (e.g., G7 for column G, row 7).
Rows: Horizontal data lines (numbered 1, 2, 3, etc.).
Columns: Vertical data lines (lettered A, B, C, etc.).
Active Cell: Currently selected cell, highlighted with a green box.
Worksheet Tab: Located at the bottom left; used to navigate between sheets.
Formula Bar: The input bar used for entering values or formulas.
Address Bar: Displays the active cell's address.

Charts in Calc

Used for visual data representation.


Common Chart Types:
Pie Chart (e.g., percentage of students scoring different grades)
Column Chart (e.g., monthly sales data)
Line Chart (e.g., stock market trends over time)
Bar Chart (e.g., survey responses comparison)

Formulas & Functions in Calc

Formula: A mathematical expression used for calculations (always starts with =).
Example: =A1+B1 adds values in A1 and B1.
Common Functions:
SUM(A1:A5): Adds numbers in range A1 to A5.
AVERAGE(B1:B5): Finds the average of values in B1 to B5.
IF(A1>50, "Pass", "Fail"): Returns "Pass" if A1 is greater than 50, otherwise "Fail".

Example: A shopkeeper can use Calc to calculate total sales, generate invoices, and analyze
monthly earnings.

OpenOffice Base

Base is a database management system similar to Microsoft Access.


Used for organizing and managing large sets of data.
Features of Base

Table Creation: Stores structured data (e.g., customer database).


Queries: Retrieves specific data (e.g., finding all students with grades above 90%).
Forms: Provides an easy interface for entering and editing data.
Reports: Generates formatted summaries of data.
Integration with OpenOffice Suite: Can be used in Writer for mail merges or in Calc for
linked data analysis.

Example: A library can use Base to store book records, issue details, and user information.

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