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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:
- [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/