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OpenOffice is a suite of Office tools with a remarkable set of feature:

The Entire Suite uses native XML file format for small, yet powerful documents.

• Ability to import many different types of documents and templates from a range of other programs.
• Ability to export to a huge range of formats from HTML to MS Office XP
• Functionality to import address book from Mozilla/ Netscape 6.x or LDAP
• Unicode support, allows more than 15 localisations of OpenOffice.org to be available.
• Enhanced printing capabilities and options.
• Autopilot guides you through creating complex document, clearly.

WRITER

• Direct connection with external email software to seamlessly send your documents worldwide.
• The Stylist allows you to change the entire look of your document instantly.
• Form-letter management to send letters to addresses in a database.
• Compare changes and work collaboratively using the Versions system.
• AutoCorrect word completion speeds up your writing in a non-obtrusive and powerful way.
• Indexing and Bibliographic functions make moving around inside a document easy.
• Sophisticated layout manager that allows you to display everything you want simply and clearly.

CALC

• Create StarBASIC macros or sophisticated Add-In functions in Java or C/C++ using the OpenOffice.org API.
• Import and manipulate information from external sources (such as ODBC or JDBC databases) or other OpenOffice.org programs using DataPilot.
• Natural language formulas.
• Combine the contents of cells from several sheets with data consolidation.
• Scenario manager to perform what-if-when analysis.
• Charting tools to visualise data in 2D or 3D.

DRAW

• FontWork allows you shape text for an extra effect.
• Quick and easy creation of complex 3D shapes.
• Bezier curves, for realistic smooth curves.
• Eyedropper to change any pixel color into another
• Raster tools and effects.

IMPRESS

• Exploits all the effects and graphics tools from Draw
• AutoPilot helps you get your ideas down just how you want them.
• AutoLayout makes sure your presentations look professional.
• A number of slide effects add an extra spark to your presentation.