Joe Wainer

Updated 7 years ago

Create and edit DOC files with ease

OpenOffice Writer is a lightweight app that lets you view and edit Microsoft Word documents.

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A text editor that doesn’t complicate things

Some days you just need to create a document quickly. An obvious choice for this is Microsoft Word. Or you could opt for a more simple app, a light weight option with only the functions needed to perform the task quickly. OpenOffice Writer is one such app.

With this application, created by OpenOffice, you can easily make text documents and add images or simple graphics.

In addition, OpenOffice Writer is a useful tool to open DOC files and other formats used by Microsoft Word. Now you won’t need to opt for online options like Google Docs to open these.

Simple and effective

OpenOffice Writer is easy to use: click the workspace and write, there are a few other basic editing options too (colors, font types, and sources ). There are no macros, formulas, or other complicated functions. And honestly, I rarely use most of these anyway.

OpenOffice Writer also works as a good reader, successfully opening all kinds of compatible documents.

Get to editing in seconds

OpenOffice Writer is a great choice if you need urgently edit a simple document. Do not expect an alternative to Word, but a small program that will get the job done.

Joe Wainer

Joe Wainer is a content writer with a strong interest in technology and software. He enjoys exploring new apps, games, and tools, translating his findings into reviews that are clear and accessible. His background also includes coding projects, adding practical insight to his evaluations.

  • Pros

    • Easy to use
    • Easily open word files
    • Edit DOCs within seconds
  • Cons

    • Light on options
 0/4

App specs

  • License

    Free

  • Latest update

  • Platform

    Windows

  • OS

    Windows 8.1

  • Language

    English

  • Downloads

    154.7K

    Last month's downloads

    • 1K
  • Size

    18.35 MB

  • Developer

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