Issue #43_SI: LibreOffice Expert / Dec 2021

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Why pay for an office productivity suite? LibreOffice is totally free, and it runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
LibreOffice Writer
Writer, LibreOffice's word-processor component, is more than just a text editor. With its powerful styles system, you can build detailed and elegant documents for business and personal use.
LibreOffice Calc
LibreOffice Calc offers the functionality of Excel with added benefits.
LibreOffice Impress
Need to impress your boss with the latest sales stats? Or just show off some holiday photos in an eye-catching format? Impress is the tool you need.
LibreOffice Draw
With LibreOffice Draw, you can create attractive and informative vector-based drawings.
LibreOffice Base
We show you how to set up a database in LibreOffice Base and search it with SQL queries embedded in forms.
LibreOffice Math
The LibreOffice Math package lets you display simple and complex formulas
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LibreOffice Extensions
You can extend the power of LibreOffice with over 350 useful extensions.
LibreOffice Templates
LibreOffice templates can save you time with formatting your documents, so you can focus on the important stuff.
LibreOffice Macros
LibreOffice packs a built-in Basic-like scripting language that can be used to automate repetitive tasks and extend the suite's default functionality.
Digital Signatures
By adding a digital signature, you can boost your document's security.
AltSearch
AltSearch offers extended functionality to LibreOffice Write's default find and replace tools, making it ideal for editing and formatting longer documents.
Tips & Tricks
Once you're familiar with LibreOffice's main components, you can optimize your use of LibreOffice with these tips and tricks.
Hidden Gems of LibreOffice
Discover some hidden and lesser known LibreOffice features.
Extras
Open Document Format
The Open Document Format standard is an important reason for the success of LibreOffice.
ODF XML
You may have heard that LibreOffice files "are XML-based" or "use XML," but when you try to open a Writer document in a text editor, you only see a binary blob. Learn how to access and modify the hidden XML content using scripts.
LibreOffice Typography
LibreOffice Writer is a serviceable desktop publisher with more typography features than most users imagine.
LibreOffice Community
Who makes LibreOffice? How does everyone work together? And what are they working on? Here's an update on what's happening in the global LibreOffice community.
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