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Software => Computer software => Topic started by: freedom07 on July 26, 2010, 11:42:52 AM

Title: MS office vs open office
Post by: freedom07 on July 26, 2010, 11:42:52 AM

my laptop came with a trial version of MS office 07. I am in school, and use a lot of Word for school. When i am not at school i save a lot of information to a thumb drive, so i can continue the work on my laptop. Can i move documents back and forth from word and open office without loosing work, or data corruption? 

Title: Re: MS office vs open office
Post by: soybean on July 26, 2010, 11:51:22 AM

Yes, recent versions of Open Office recognize and can save in the Word 2007 .docx format.

Title: Re: MS office vs open office
Post by: patio on July 26, 2010, 11:53:10 AM

Yes.

Since you are a Student you should inquire at the bookstore about a full copy of Office 2010...the discounts for Students are substantial and should be taken advantage of whenever possible....matter of fact grab Win 7 as well and save it for your next upgrade..... ;)

Title: Re: MS office vs open office
Post by: freedom07 on July 26, 2010, 12:09:41 PM

what about power point, and excel. They will also work the same with open office. I didn't think to ask about that as well, i do apologize. and i didnt know about the student discount. i will have to look into that as well. Thank you

Title: Re: MS office vs open office
Post by: patio on July 26, 2010, 12:17:08 PM

Yes...and Yes.

Title: Re: MS office vs open office
Post by: freedom07 on July 26, 2010, 12:18:33 PM

Thank you for your time and information. Have a great day.

Title: Re: MS office vs open office
Post by: patio on July 26, 2010, 12:21:23 PM

Do the same...