Linux Dummies 9th

Chapter 12: Word Processing and More with OpenOffice.org
Word Processing with
OpenOffice.Org Writer
Word processors are almost required equipment these days. Kids use them
to write letters to their grandparents. Grandparents use them to write letters
to their grandkids. Whether you’re working on the great American novel or
a book report, OpenOffice.org Writer has all the best features you expect to
find these days in a word processor.
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Taking a tour of OpenOffice.org Writer
Before you proceed, take a look at the GUI layout shown in Figure 12-1.
Menu bar
Standard
toolbar
Formatting
toolbar
Ruler
Your
document
Figure 12-1:
The Open
Office.org
Writer
layout.