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User Guides
The user guides contain detailed instructions for end users. This section lists guides for recent versions of LibreOffice. Guides for LibreOffice versions 3.x are listed on a separate page.
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Getting Started with LibreOffice
Complete book
Format | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 6.0 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Download ODT | 4.2 ODT | 5.0 ODT | 5.1 ODT | 5.2 ODT | 6.0 ODT |
Download PDF | 4.2 PDF | 5.0 PDF | 5.1 PDF | 5.2 PDF | 6.0 PDF |
Download EPUB | 6.0 EPUB | ||||
Purchase printed copy | 4.2 Purchase | 5.0 Purchase | 5.1 Purchase | 5.2 Purchase | 6.0 Purchase |
Separate chapters
No. | Title | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 6.0 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
* | Preface | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
1 | Introducing LibreOffice | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
2 | Setting Up LibreOffice | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
3 | Using Styles and Templates | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
4 | Getting Started with Writer | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
5 | Getting Started with Calc | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
6 | Getting Started with Impress | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
7 | Getting Started with Draw | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
8 | Getting Started with Base | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
9 | Getting Started with Math | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
10 | Printing, Exporting, and Emailing | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
11 | Graphics, Gallery, and Fontwork | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
12 | Creating Web Pages/HTML Files | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
13 | Getting Started With Macros | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
14 | Customizing LibreOffice | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
A | Keyboard Shortcuts | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
B | Open Source, Open Standards, OpenDocument | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
LibreOffice Writer Guide
Complete book
Format | 4.0 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Download ODT | 4.0 ODT | 4.2 ODT | 5.4 ODT | 6.0 ODT |
Download PDF | 4.0 PDF | 4.2 PDF | 5.4 PDF | 6.0 PDF |
Purchase printed copy | 4.0 Purchase | 4.2 Purchase | 5.4 Purchase | 6.0 Purchase |
Separate chapters
No. | Title | 5.4 | 6.0 |
---|---|---|---|
* | Preface | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
1 | Introducing Writer | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
2 | Working with Text: Basics | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
3 | Working with Text: Advanced | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
4 | Formatting Text | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
5 | Formatting Pages: Basics | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
6 | Formatting Pages: Advanced | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
7 | Printing, Exporting, E-mailing | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
8 | Introduction to Styles | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
9 | Working with Styles | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
10 | Working with Templates | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
11 | Images and Graphics | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
12 | Lists | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
13 | Tables of Data | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
14 | Mail Merge | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
15 | Tables of Contents, Indexes, Bibliographies | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
16 | Master Documents | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
17 | Fields | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
18 | Forms | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
19 | Spreadsheets, Charts, Objects | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
20 | Setting up Writer | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
21 | Customizing Writer | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
LibreOffice Calc Guide
Because there is no book for v3.5, the v3.4 chapters are retained here.
Complete book
Format | 3.4 | 4.1 | 5.x |
---|---|---|---|
Download ODT | ODT | ODT | |
Download PDF | |||
Purchase printed copy | 3.4 Purchase | 4.1 Purchase |
Separate chapters
No. | Title | 3.4 | 4.1 | 5.x |
---|---|---|---|---|
* | Preface | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | |
1 | Introducing Calc | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | |
2 | Entering, Editing, and Formatting Data | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | |
3 | Using Charts and Graphs | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | |
4 | Using Styles and Templates | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | |
5 | Using Graphics in Calc | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | |
6 | Printing, Exporting, & E-mailing | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | |
7 | Formulas and Functions | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | |
8 | Using Pivot Tables | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | |
9 | Data Analysis | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | |
10 | Linking Calc Data | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | |
11 | Sharing and Reviewing | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | |
12 | Calc Macros | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | |
13 | Calc as a Simple Database | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | |
14 | Setting Up & Customizing Calc | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | |
A | Keyboard Shortcuts | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | |
B | Calc Functions | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | |
C | Calc Error Codes | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
LibreOffice Impress Guide
Complete book
Format | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
---|---|---|---|
Download ODT | ODT | ODT | ODT |
Download PDF | |||
Purchase printed copy | 3.5 Purchase | 4.0 Purchase | 4.2 Purchase |
Separate chapters
No. | Title | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
---|---|---|---|---|
* | Preface | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
1 | Introducing Impress | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
2 | Using Slide Masters, Styles, and Templates | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
3 | Adding and Formatting Text | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
4 | Adding and Formatting Pictures | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | n/a |
4 | Adding and Formatting Images | n/a | n/a | ODT / PDF |
5 | Managing Graphic Objects | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
6 | Formatting Graphic Objects | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
7 | Including Spreadsheets, Charts, and Other Objects | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
8 | Adding and Formatting Slides, Notes, and Handouts | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
9 | Slide Shows | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
10 | Printing, E-mailing, Exporting, and Saving Slide Shows | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
11 | Setting up and Customizing Impress. | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
A | Keyboard Shortcuts | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
LibreOffice Draw Guide
Complete book
Format | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.3 |
---|---|---|---|
Download ODT | ODT | ODT | ODT |
Download PDF | |||
Purchase printed copy | 3.5 Purchase | 4.1 Purchase | 4.3 Purchase |
Separate chapters
No. | Title | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.3 |
---|---|---|---|---|
* | Preface | n/a | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
1 | Introducing Draw | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
2 | Drawing Basic Shapes | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
3 | Working with Objects & Object Points | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
4 | Changing Object Attributes | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
5 | Combining Multiple Objects | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
6 | Editing Pictures (Raster Graphics) | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
7 | Working with 3D Objects | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
8 | Organization Charts, Flow Diagrams and More | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
9 | Adding and Formatting Text | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
10 | Printing, Exporting, E-mailing | n/a | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
10 | Advanced Draw Techniques | ODT / PDF | n/a | n/a |
11 | Advanced Draw Techniques | n/a | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
A | Keyboard Shortcuts | n/a | n/a | ODT / PDF |
LibreOffice Base Handbook
Translated from German.
Note: Books for v3.5-3.6 and v4.0 are identical except for covers, ISBN, and copyright pages. Base itself was fairly static during that time-frame.
Complete book
Format | 3.5-3.6 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
---|---|---|---|
Download ODT | ODT | ODT | |
Download PDF | |||
Purchase printed copy | 3.6 Purchase | 4.0 Purchase |
Individual chapters
No. | Title | 3.5-3.6 | 5.0 DRAFT |
---|---|---|---|
* | Preface | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
1 | Introduction | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
2 | Creating a Database | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
3 | Tables | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
4 | Forms | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
5 | Queries | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
6 | Reports | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
7 | Linking to Databases | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
8 | Database Tasks | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
9 | Macros | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
10 | Database Maintenance | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
A | Appendix | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
Additional files
- Database used in Base Handbook 3.5-4.0 (without macros)
- Database used in Base Handbook 3.5-4.0 (with macros)
- Zip file of databases used in Base Handbook 5.0
LibreOffice Base Guide
Note: Some of these chapters are unfinished drafts.
No. | Title | 3.4 | 4.x |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Introducing Base | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
2 | Planning & Designing your Database | ODT - draft | ODT - draft |
3 | Data Input and Removal | ODT - draft | n/a |
3 | Tables: Data Input & Removal | n/a | ODT - draft |
LibreOffice Math Guide
Format | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.4 |
---|---|---|---|
Download ODT | ODT | ODT | ODT |
Download PDF | |||
Purchase printed copy | 3.5 Purchase | 4.0 Purchase | Coming soon |
How-tos and Tutorials
Calc
Draw
Base
- Tutorial: Creating a Relational Database using Base (ODT / PDF)
- How to Access and Use Data Sources with Base (ODT / PDF)
Miscellaneous
- Installing Extensions in LibreOffice (ODT)
- LibreOffice migration protocol (PDF)
- How to set "Notebook Bar" layout
Desktop Reference Cards
These come in both A4 and US letter sizes, ready for printing and optional lamination.
Quick Reference Guide for LibreOffice 6.x
Reference card | A4 ODT | A4 PDF |
---|---|---|
English | File:Quick-reference-guide-Libreoffice6.x-En.odt | File:Quick-reference-guide-Libreoffice6.x-En.pdf |
Traditional Chinese (zh_TW) | File:Quick-reference-guide-Libreoffice6.x zh TW.odt | File:Quick-reference-guide-Libreoffice6.x zh TW.pdf |
Quick Reference Guide for LibreOffice 5.x
Reference card | A4 ODT | A4 PDF |
---|---|---|
English | File:Quick-reference-guide-Libreoffice5.x En.odt | File:Quick-reference-guide-Libreoffice5.x En.pdf |
Traditional Chinese (zh_TW) | File:Quick-reference-guide-Libreoffice5.x zh TW.odt | File:Quick-reference-guide-Libreoffice5.x zh TW.pdf |
Japanese | File:Quick-reference-guide-Libreoffice5.x Ja.odt | File:Quick-reference-guide-Libreoffice5.x Ja.pdf |
LibreOffice 5.2 Reference Cards
Reference Card | Letter ODT | Letter PDF | A4 ODT | A4 PDF |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calc | ODT | ODT |
LibreOffice 4.0 Reference Cards
Reference Card | Letter ODT | Letter PDF | A4 ODT | A4 PDF |
---|---|---|---|---|
Writer, Calc, Impress | ODT | ODT | ||
Writer, Calc, Draw | ODT | ODT | ||
Writer, Calc, Base | ODT | ODT | ||
Writer, Calc, Math | ODT | ODT | ||
Writer, Impress, Draw | ODT | ODT | ||
Writer, Impress, Base | ODT | ODT | ||
Writer, Impress, Math | ODT | ODT | ||
Writer, Draw, Base | ODT | ODT | ||
Writer, Draw, Math | ODT | ODT | ||
Writer, Base, Math | ODT | ODT | ||
Calc, Impress, Draw | ODT | ODT | ||
Calc, Impress, Base | ODT | ODT | ||
Calc, Impress, Math | ODT | ODT | ||
Impress, Draw, Base | ODT | ODT | ||
Impress, Draw, Math | ODT | ODT | ||
Draw, Base, Math | ODT | ODT |
LibreOffice 3.4-3.6 Reference Cards
Reference Card | Letter ODT | Letter PDF | A4 ODT | A4 PDF |
---|---|---|---|---|
Writer, Calc, Impress | ODT | ODT | ||
Writer, Calc, Draw | ODT | ODT | ||
Writer, Calc, Base | ODT | ODT | ||
Writer, Calc, Math | ODT | ODT | ||
Writer, Impress, Draw | ODT | ODT | ||
Writer, Impress, Base | ODT | ODT | ||
Writer, Impress, Math | ODT | ODT | ||
Writer, Draw, Base | ODT | ODT | ||
Writer, Draw, Math | ODT | ODT | ||
Writer, Base, Math | ODT | ODT | ||
Calc, Impress, Draw | ODT | ODT | ||
Calc, Impress, Base | ODT | ODT | ||
Calc, Impress, Math | ODT | ODT | ||
Impress, Draw, Base | ODT | ODT | ||
Impress, Draw, Math | ODT | ODT | ||
Draw, Base, Math | ODT | ODT |