September 2004
Intermediate to advanced
416 pages
10h 17m
English
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StarWriter Power Tips
With its many file format output options and its use of open XML formats, StarWriter encroaches upon the territory of professional-grade desktop publishing software. Well, it should. StarWriter offers features, tools, and capabilities that surprise users of consumer-grade word processors. This section assembles tips on formatting techniques that apply to large, complex documents that demand careful planning and efficient formatting control. Such documents might include:
Manuscripts divided into chapters
White papers
Technical documentation
Newsletters
Keep in mind that any features or techniques covered in this section may still be useful, too, in any of your small document production.
Saving or Exporting to Common File Formats
StarOffice facilitates saving files in several different file types, including some very useful document standards such as PDF. By choosing the format in which you save a document, you can ensure your work is viewable and editable in different software environments: Windows, Mac, Solaris, and others.
Saving in the MS Word file formats
Chose File → Save As . . . from the Main menu. In the Save As window, open the File Type drop-down menu and select the desired MS Office file format version; choices include:
Microsoft Word 97/2000/XP (.doc)
Microsoft Word 95 (.doc)
Microsoft Word 6.0 (.doc)
See Figure 7-2 for details of the Save As window.
Tip
If you are asked to share a document with an MS Word user, ask precisely which version of MS Office your ...
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