Opening formula files
In addition to OpenDocument Formula (.odf) files, Math can open the format used by
OpenOffice.org 1.x (.sxm), StarMath, (.smf), and MathML (.mml) files.
When opening a Word document that contains an embedded equation editor object, if the option
for it (MathType to LibreOffice Math or reverse) is checked in Tools > Options > Load/Save >
Microsoft Office, the object will be automatically converted to a LibreOffice Math object.
File formats LibreOffice can save to
Saving in an OpenDocument format guarantees the correct rendering of the file when it is
transferred to another person or when the file is re-opened with a later version of LibreOffice or
with another program. It is strongly recommended that you use OpenDocument as the default file
formats. However, you can save files in other formats, if you wish.
Tip
When sharing a document that you do not expect or want the recipient to modify, the
safest option is to convert the document to PDF. LibreOffice provides a very
straightforward way to convert documents to PDF. See Chapter 10 Printing,
Exporting, and E-Mailing in this guide.
Saving text documents
In addition to OpenDocument formats (.odt, .ott, and .fodt), Writer can save in these formats:
OpenOffice.org 1.x Text Document (.sxw)
OpenOffice.org 1.x Text Document Template (.stw)
Microsoft Word 6.0, 95, and 97/2000/XP (.doc)
Microsoft Word 2003 XML (.xml)
Microsoft Word 2007/2010 XML (.docx)
Office Open XML Text (.docx)
Rich Text Format (.rtf)
StarWriter 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 (.sdw)
StarWriter 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 Template (.vor)
Text (.txt)
Text Encoded (.txt)
Unified Office Format text (.uot, .uof)
HTML Document (OpenOffice.org Writer) (.html and .htm)
DocBook (.xml)
AportisDoc (Palm) (.pdb)
Pocket Word (.psw)
Encryption support within the Microsoft Word 97/2000/XP filter allows password protected
Microsoft Word documents to be saved.
Note
The .rtf format is a common format for transferring text files between applications,
but you are likely to experience loss of formatting and images. For this reason, other
formats should be used.
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