LibreOffice is a free, open-source office suite for Linux that offers tools for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, drawing, and database management. It is a powerful alternative to Microsoft Office, compatible with various file formats, including DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX.
Installation
1. Using Package Manager:
Most Linux distributions include LibreOffice in their repositories:
Ubuntu/Debian-based systems:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install libreoffice
Fedora-based systems:
sudo dnf install libreoffice
Arch-based systems:
sudo pacman -S libreoffice-fresh
2. Using Flatpak:
Install the latest version via Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub org.libreoffice.LibreOffice
Launch with:
flatpak run org.libreoffice.LibreOffice
3. Downloading from the Website:
Visit LibreOffice's website to download the latest stable version as DEB or RPM packages for manual installation.
Applications Included
Writer: Word processor for documents.
Calc: Spreadsheet editor.
Impress: Presentation creator.
Draw: Graphics and diagram design.
Base: Database management.
Math: Formula editor.
Short Description
LibreOffice is a free, open-source office suite for Linux, providing tools for documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. It supports various formats and is easy to install via package managers, Flatpak, or direct download.