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StarOffice 6.0 StarOffice 6.0 ToolsTools

StarOffice SoftwareStarOffice Software

•an affordable alternative in office productivity suites that runs on multiple operating systems including:

Solaris Operating Environment

Microsoft Windows

Linux.

•The office suite has a simple, easy-to-use interface and contains full-featured applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphics and database capabilities.

Capabilities/ Features:Capabilities/ Features:1. COMPATIBILITY

- Solaris Environment, Linux, Microsoft Windows

2. PRODUCTIVITY

-Complete full-featured office productivity suites

3. SIMPLICITY

- Applications are easy and familiar; can move from one application to another

4. DESIGN A UNIQUE PERSONAL ENVIRONMENT

StarOfficeStarOffice Version Version 6.06.0WriterWriterCalcCalcImpressImpress

Tools:Tools:

STARTING StarOffice Tools

Starting StarOffice Tools is exactly the same as starting any other Windows application.

 

TOOLBARSTOOLBARS

Main Toolbar

Function Toolbar

Object/Formatting Toolbar

Function Toolbars:Function Toolbars:The function bar is the tool bar at the top of the StarOffice window. It contains icons for the functions that are used everywhere.

Load URLLoad URL

Stopping the loading ProcessStopping the loading Process

Load URLLoad URL

NewNew

Navigator on/offNavigator on/off

Stylist on/offStylist on/off

Hyperlink DialogHyperlink Dialog

GalleryGallery

Object Toolbars:Object Toolbars:The object bar of the text input mode offers several The object bar of the text input mode offers several text formatting options:text formatting options:

Fonts, Font Styles, Font Size, Bold,Underline,Italics etc..Fonts, Font Styles, Font Size, Bold,Underline,Italics etc..

Main Toolbars:Main Toolbars:

Insert graphics,frames,characters etc.Insert graphics,frames,characters etc.

Insert Fields (time,date,page numbers etc.)Insert Fields (time,date,page numbers etc.)

Insert objectsInsert objects

Draw FunctionsDraw Functions

Create FormsCreate Forms

Edit AutotextEdit Autotext

Use the icons on the main toolbar to insert various objects Use the icons on the main toolbar to insert various objects into your document and quickly access the most frequently into your document and quickly access the most frequently used functions.used functions.

Main Toolbars:Main Toolbars:Direct Cursor on/offDirect Cursor on/off

Spell CheckSpell Check

Auto Spell CheckAuto Spell Check

Find/ReplaceFind/Replace

Data SourcesData Sources

Non Printing CharactersNon Printing Characters

GraphicsGraphics

On line LayoutOn line Layout

STAROFFICE WRITERSTAROFFICE WRITERThe Simple Way to Create Professional Documents The Simple Way to Create Professional Documents Quickly compose letters, memos, brochures, and more Quickly compose letters, memos, brochures, and more with easy-to-use templates. with easy-to-use templates.

THE STAROFFICE WRITER SCREEN

A window similar to that shown below should appear. Remember that the exact appearance of the window on your computer depends on your own particular configuration. Usually by default, StarOffice will enable the main, Function and text object tool bars.

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TITLE BAR

MENU BAR FUNCTION BAR

TEXT OBJECT BAR

Minimize ButtonRestore/Mamximize Button

Close Button

RULER Bar

Horizontal Scroll BarStatus Bar

Insertion Point

Vertical Scroll Bar

Main Toolbar

DOCUMENTS A.   Starting StarOffice Writer

You can start Word with any of several ways: Choose Start Programs StarOffice 6.0 Text Document If you have shortcut to StarOffice icon on the Windows Desktop,

click or double click it.

STAROFFICE CALCSTAROFFICE CALC• A Powerful Spreadsheet Program You Can Count On TrackA Powerful Spreadsheet Program You Can Count On Track

• Analyze Analyze

• Summarize complex financial and numeric data with ease.Summarize complex financial and numeric data with ease.

• Bring static facts and figures instantly to life using dynamic 3D Bring static facts and figures instantly to life using dynamic 3D charts and diagrams. charts and diagrams.

• Create realistic “what if ” scenarios,, so you can access, view, Create realistic “what if ” scenarios,, so you can access, view, and share information for making better decisions —fast. and share information for making better decisions —fast.

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TITLE BAR MENU BAR

FUNCTION TOOLBAROBJECT TOOLBAR

CELL NUMBER BOX

FORMULA BAR

MINIMIZE BUTTON

RESTORE/MAXIMIZE

CLOSE BUTTON

VERTICAL SCROLL BAR

HORIZONTAL SCROLL BAR

CELL

WORKSHEET TABS

WORKSHEET TABS SCROLL BUTTON

TASK BAR

The Function and Object/Formatting ToolbarThe Function and Object/Formatting ToolbarThis toolbar is located just below the menu bar at the top of the screen and allows you to quickly access basic calc commands.

NEWURL

Open

Save

Print

Cut

Copy

Paste

Undo/ Redo

Navigator on/off

hyperlink

Gallery

Stylist on/off

Font Style

Font Size

Bold/Italic/Underline

Font Color

Alignment

Currency

Percent

Normal/

Standard

Inc/Dec

Decimal

Indent

Borders

Fill Color

Allignment

SPREADSHEETS A.   Starting StarOffice CALC

You can start Word with any of several ways: Choose Start Programs StarOffice 6.0 Spreadsheets If you have shortcut to StarOffice icon on the Windows Desktop,

click or double click it.

• High-Impact Presentations High-Impact Presentations Ready-to-use Ready-to-use templates and graphics templates and graphics

•One click changes your presentation to a One click changes your presentation to a Web-enabled HTML format for publishing.Web-enabled HTML format for publishing.

• Add visual punch and pizazz to documents Add visual punch and pizazz to documents and presentations with a great selection of and presentations with a great selection of expressive graphics and graphic capabilities. expressive graphics and graphic capabilities.

STAROFFICE IMPRESSSTAROFFICE IMPRESS

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PRESENTATION A.   Starting StarOffice IMPRESS

You can start Word with any of several ways: Choose Start Programs StarOffice 6.0 Presentation If you have shortcut to StarOffice icon on the Windows Desktop,

click or double click it.

ApplicationFile extension

StarOffice Writer *. sxw

StarOffice Writer templates *.stw

StarOffice Calc *.sxc

StarOffice Calc templates *.stc

StarOffice Impress *.sxi

StarOffice Impress templates *.sti

StarOffice Draw *.sxd

StarOffice Draw templates *.std

StarOffice Math *.sxm

Master documents *.sxg

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