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Compatible with other major office suites, Apache OpenOffice is free to download, use, and distribute. [Download it now][1], and get: ![Apache OpenOffice?](/images/AOO_logos/orb.jpg) - [Writer](writer.html "Wordprocessor") a word processor you can use for anything from writing a quick letter to producing an entire book. - [Calc](calc.html "Spreadsheet") a powerful spreadsheet with all the tools you need to calculate, analyze, and present your data in numerical reports or sizzling graphics. - [Impress](impress.html "Presentation program") the fastest, most powerful way to create effective multimedia presentations. - [Draw](draw.html "Vector drawing tool") lets you produce everything from simple diagrams to dynamic 3D illustrations. - [Base](base.html "Database") lets you manipulate databases seamlessly. Create and modify tables, forms, queries, and reports, all from within Apache OpenOffice. - [Math](math.html "Mathematical function creator") lets you create mathematical equations with a graphic user interface or by directly typing your formulas into the equation editor. ## Why Apache OpenOffice? Apache OpenOffice is synonymous with **quality**: - The [roots of Apache OpenOffice][2] go back twenty years, creating a mature and powerful product - Many millions of users - [Independent reviewers][3] around the world have recommended the product - With a fully open development process, Apache OpenOffice has nothing to hide - the product stands or falls on its reputation Apache OpenOffice is **easy to use**: - The software looks and feels familiar and is instantly usable by anyone who has used a competitive product - It's easy to change to Apache OpenOffice - the software reads most file types of major competitors - Few [language barriers][4] - if it's not yet available in your language, the chances are it will be soon - Apache OpenOffice is supported by a global community of friendly volunteers, happy to provide assistance to newcomers and advanced users alike Apache OpenOffice is **free software**: - You may download Apache OpenOffice completely free of any license fees - Install it on as many PCs as you like - Use it for any purpose - private, educational, government and public administration, commercial... - Pass on copies free of charge to family, friends, students, employees, etc. Apache OpenOffice is **standards compliant**: - The first software package in the world to use [OASIS][6] [OpenDocument Format][7] (ISO/IEC 26300) as its native file format. ### [Find out more][8] or [try it today][1]! [1]: /download "Download Apache OpenOffice" [2]: /about_us/milestones.html [3]: reviews.html [4]: /projects/native-lang.html [6]: https://www.oasis-open.org/ [7]: https://www.oasis-open.org/committees/tc_home.php?wg_abbrev=office [8]: /why/