OpenOffice.org 2 Writer Getting Started

Explores the Writer interface and demonstrates typical tasks like editing and formatting text and inserting objects.OpenOffice.org 2 Writer Getting Started introduces the core features of the word processing application included with the free, open-source OpenOffice.org suite. Writer can open and save files in its native, open format, as well as in other popular formats, like Microsoft Word. Instructor David Rivers explores the Writer interface and demonstrates typical tasks like editing and formatting text; inserting pictures, special characters, and other objects; and much more. Example files accompany the course. Topics include: Organizing text into lists, tables, and columns Checking spelling and grammar Adding bullets or numbers to a list Drawing shapes Applying password protection to a file Emailing and printing files