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I am currently using OpenOffice.org suite (OO.o) and would like to know its hidden features and advantages. (Please don't compare it with commercial products.)

One of the best features I know of is the built-in PDF and Flash export.

Please mention one feature per post.

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maketecheasier.com/… – joe Oct 6 '09 at 10:34
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Just for those who don't know why the built-in Export to PDF option is excellent: it creates clickable tables of contents, cross-references, indexes, and retains explicit internet links. Of course, when using some "Print to PDF" thing then most PDF viewers will recognise some URLs and email addresses when the www, http or @ are visible in the text. But when linking some words to a URL then most PDF printers do not convert that into a clickable link. (Simply because the print processor does not "tell" the PDF printer about this.) OpenOffice.org's Export to PDF retains all those links. – Arjan Oct 6 '09 at 10:43
This question is about features and advantages. I'm not exactly sure easter eggs count as any of the 2. – alex Oct 6 '09 at 11:29
Sorry its a mistake from my my-side :-( – joe Oct 6 '09 at 11:38
Allright, we're almost back at OpenOffice.org / OOo / the OpenOffice.org suite... :-) – Arjan Oct 6 '09 at 14:25
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Instead of inserting tables from via Insert > Table function, you can insert tables by typing a simple syntax. Try this:

+--+--+--+

Type this syntax and press Enter; the line will automatically get converted into a table. The + character will get converted into vertical borders:

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In case the table is not activated, go to Tools > AutoCorrect > Options and check the Create table. Also check the Format > AutoFormat > While Typing is enabled.

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The fact that it's free and multi-platform seems to be the best advantage, in my opinion.

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And, in reality, the only advantage. How does that saying go? "You get what you pay for"…? – joshhunt Oct 6 '09 at 10:47
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True, you really do get what you paid for... That's why I still use Office most of the time. – alex Oct 6 '09 at 10:52
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Open up OO Calc, click on any cell, type =GAME(”StarWars”) and press Enter.

You can now play StarWars game inside OpenOffice.

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Note that this is not present in LibreOffice - you'll actually have to get OpenOffice to play this. – new123456 Jun 27 '11 at 15:44
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Another impressive feature is plugin support. You can find it from plugin directory

Some of the Interesting plugins.

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Type =STARCALCTEAM() in any cell in Calc, you'll get a picture of thirsty guys :-)

Actually by googling I found even more Easter Eggs

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OOo Writer lets you choose how to align the last sentence of justified text. Left, center or justified as well:

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing
elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et
dolore magna aliqua. Lorem ipsum dolor.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing
elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et
      dolore magna aliqua. Lorem ipsum dolor.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing
elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et
dolore    magna   aliqua.    Lorem   ipsum   dolor.
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I love the import and edit PDF file extension...

http://extensions.services.openoffice.org/project/pdfimport

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