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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 and 4.x are listed on a separate page.
Printed copies can be purchased from the LibreOffice User Guides store at Lulu.com. Profits from sales of these books are used to support the LibreOffice community.
Please let us know about any mistakes you find by writing to us at documentation@global.libreoffice.org.
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Getting Started with LibreOffice
Complete book
Format | 5.2 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 7.0 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Download ODT | 5.2 ODT | 6.0 ODT | 6.4 ODT | 7.0 ODT |
Download PDF | 5.2 PDF | 6.0 PDF | 6.4 PDF | 7.0 PDF |
Download EPUB | 6.0 EPUB | |||
Purchase printed copy | 5.2 Purchase | 6.0 Purchase | 6.4 Purchase | 7.0 Purchase |
Separate chapters
No. | Title | 5.2 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 7.0 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
* | Preface | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
1 | Introducing LibreOffice | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
2 | Setting Up LibreOffice | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
3 | Styles and Templates | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
4 | Getting Started with Writer | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
5 | Getting Started with Calc | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
6 | Getting Started with Impress | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
7 | Getting Started with Draw | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
8 | Getting Started with Base | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
9 | Getting Started with Math | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
10 | Print, Export, Email, Sign | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
11 | Images and Graphics | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
12 | Creating HTML Files | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
13 | Getting Started With Macros | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
14 | Customizing LibreOffice | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
A | Keyboard Shortcuts | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
B | Open Source, Open Standards, OpenDocument | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
LibreOffice Writer Guide
Complete book
Format | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.4 |
---|---|---|---|
Download ODT | 5.4 ODT | 6.0 ODT | 6.4 ODT |
Download PDF | 5.4 PDF | 6.0 PDF | 6.4 PDF |
Purchase printed copy | 5.4 Purchase | 6.0 Purchase | 6.4 Purchase |
Separate chapters
No. | Title | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
* | Preface | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
1 | Introducing Writer | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
2 | Working with Text: Basics | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
3 | Working with Text: Advanced | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
4 | Formatting Text | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
5 | Formatting Pages: Basics | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
6 | Formatting Pages: Advanced | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
7 | Printing, Exporting, E-mailing | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
8 | Introduction to Styles | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
9 | Working with Styles | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
10 | Working with Templates | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
11 | Images and Graphics | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
12 | Lists | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
13 | Tables of Data | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
14 | Mail Merge | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
15 | Tables of Contents, Indexes, Bibliographies | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
16 | Master Documents | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
17 | Fields | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
18 | Forms | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
19 | Spreadsheets, Charts, Objects | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
20 | Setting up Writer | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
21 | Customizing Writer | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
LibreOffice Calc Guide
Complete book
Format | 4.1 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 7.0 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Download ODT | ODT | ODT | ODT | ODT |
Download PDF | ||||
Purchase printed copy | 4.1 Purchase | 6.2 purchase | 6.4 Purchase | 7.0 Purchase |
Separate chapters
No. | Title | 4.1 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 7.0 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
* | Preface | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
1 | Introduction | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
2 | Enter, Edit, Format Data | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
3 | Creating Charts and Graphs | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
4 | Using Styles and Templates | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
5 | Using Graphics | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
6 | Print, Export, E-mail, Sign | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
7 | Formulas and Functions | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
8 | Using Pivot Tables | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
9 | Data Analysis | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
10 | Linking Calc Data | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
11 | Sharing and Reviewing | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
12 | Calc Macros | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
13 | Calc as a Database | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
14 | Setting Up & Customizing Calc | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
A | Keyboard Shortcuts | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
B | Calc Functions | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | N/A | N/A |
C/B | Calc Error Codes | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
LibreOffice Impress Guide
Complete book
Format | 4.0 | 4.2 | 7.0 |
---|---|---|---|
Download ODT | ODT | ODT | ODT |
Download PDF | |||
Purchase printed copy | N/A | 4.2 Purchase | 7.0 Purchase |
Separate chapters
No. | Title | 4.0 | 4.2 | 7.0 |
---|---|---|---|---|
* | Preface | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
1 | Introducing Impress | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
2 | Slide Masters, Styles, Templates | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
3 | Adding and Formatting Text | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
4 | Adding and Formatting Images | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
5 | Managing Graphic Objects | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
6 | Formatting Graphic Objects | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
7 | Spreadsheets, Charts, Other Objects | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
8 | Add Format Slides, Notes, Handouts | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
9 | Slide Shows, Photo Albums | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
10 | Print, E-mail, Export, Save 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 |
B | Toolbars | N/A | N/A | ODT / PDF |
LibreOffice Draw Guide
Complete book
Format | 4.3 | 6.4 |
---|---|---|
Download ODT | ODT | ODT |
Download PDF | ||
Purchase printed copy | 4.3 Purchase | 6.4 Purchase |
Separate chapters
No. | Title | 4.3 | 6.4 |
---|---|---|---|
* | Preface | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
1 | Introducing Draw | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
2 | Drawing Basic Shapes | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
3 | Working with Objects & Object Points | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
4 | Changing Object Attributes | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
5 | Combining Multiple Objects | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
6 | Editing Pictures (Raster Graphics) | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
7 | Working with 3D Objects | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
8 | Organization Charts, Flow Diagrams and More | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
9 | Adding and Formatting Text | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
10 | Printing, Exporting, E-mailing | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
11 | Advanced Draw Techniques | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
A | Keyboard Shortcuts | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
LibreOffice Base Guide
Base Guide 6.2 has been translated from German. v6.4 has been updated from v6.2.
Complete book
Format | 6.2 | 6.4 |
---|---|---|
Download ODT | ODT | ODT |
Download PDF | ||
Download EPUB | EPUB | N/A |
Purchase printed copy | Purchase 6.2 | Purchase 6.4 |
Individual chapters
No. | Title | 6.2 | 6.4 |
---|---|---|---|
* | 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 in 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 A | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
B | Appendix B | ODT / PDF | ODT / PDF |
Additional files
LibreOffice Math Guide
Format | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 7.0 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Download ODT | ODT | ODT | ODT | ODT | ODT | ODT |
Download PDF | ||||||
Purchase printed copy | N/A | 4.0 Purchase | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.0 Purchase |
LibreOffice Tutorial
Complete book
Format | 6.4 |
---|---|
Download ODT | Coming Soon |
Download PDF | Coming Soon |
Download EPUB | Coming Soon |
Separate chapters
No. | Title | 6.4 |
---|---|---|
* | Preface | ODT / PDF |
1 | Introduction to Writer | ODT / PDF |
2 | More on Writer | ODT / PDF |
3 | Introduction to Draw | ODT / PDF |
Required Files
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
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
Language | A4 ODT | A4 PDF |
---|---|---|
English | ODT | |
Traditional Chinese (zh_TW) | ODT |
Quick Reference Guide for LibreOffice 5.x
Language | A4 ODT | A4 PDF |
---|---|---|
English | ODT | |
Traditional Chinese (zh_TW) | ODT | |
Japanese | ODT |
LibreOffice Basic Reference Cards
From Jean-François Nifenecker.
No. | Title | 5.3 |
---|---|---|
1 | IDE | ODT / PDF |
2 | Overview | ODT / PDF |
3 | Calc | ODT / PDF |
4 | Events | ODT / PDF |
5 | Runtime Library | ODT / PDF |
6 | Dialogs | ODT / PDF |
7 | Files | ODT / PDF |
8 | Runtime Parameters | ODT / PDF |
9 | Structured Data Types | ODT / 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 |