StarOffice Writer
Encyclopedia
Oracle Open Office Writer is the word processor
component of the Oracle Open Office software package
. It was formerly known as StarOffice Writer, and before that, StarWriter. Writer is based on OpenOffice.org Writer
and is similar to Microsoft Word
and Corel's WordPerfect
.
in 1999. The word processor was the first component of the StarOffice suite, and was renamed StarOffice Writer. With Oracle
's acquisition of Sun in 2010, the word processor was renamed again to Oracle Open Office Writer.
(its default format since version 8.0), Microsoft Word
's DOC, RTF
and XHTML
.
Writer provides a number of features not present in its main competitor, Word, including the ability to export to the PDF format natively. It also includes a word completion
mechanism for predictive writing that is not available in Microsoft Word as of June, 2008.
Unlike OpenOffice.org Writer, Oracle Open Office Writer includes a converter for VBA macros, and supports more file formats.
Features include:
.
A grammar checker requires the installation of an extension.
Word processor
A word processor is a computer application used for the production of any sort of printable material....
component of the Oracle Open Office software package
Software package (installation)
In package management systems, which are commonly used with Linux-based operating systems, a package is a specific piece of software which the system can install and uninstall....
. It was formerly known as StarOffice Writer, and before that, StarWriter. Writer is based on OpenOffice.org Writer
OpenOffice.org Writer
OpenOffice.org Writer is the word processor component of the OpenOffice.org software package. Writer is a word processor similar to Microsoft Word and Corel's WordPerfect, with some of their features....
and is similar to Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is a word processor designed by Microsoft. It was first released in 1983 under the name Multi-Tool Word for Xenix systems. Subsequent versions were later written for several other platforms including IBM PCs running DOS , the Apple Macintosh , the AT&T Unix PC , Atari ST , SCO UNIX,...
and Corel's WordPerfect
WordPerfect
WordPerfect is a word processing application, now owned by Corel.Bruce Bastian, a Brigham Young University graduate student, and BYU computer science professor Dr. Alan Ashton joined forces to design a word processing system for the city of Orem's Data General Corp. minicomputer system in 1979...
.
History
StarWriter was owned by StarDivision, which was acquired by Sun MicrosystemsSun Microsystems
Sun Microsystems, Inc. was a company that sold :computers, computer components, :computer software, and :information technology services. Sun was founded on February 24, 1982...
in 1999. The word processor was the first component of the StarOffice suite, and was renamed StarOffice Writer. With Oracle
Oracle Corporation
Oracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation that specializes in developing and marketing hardware systems and enterprise software products – particularly database management systems...
's acquisition of Sun in 2010, the word processor was renamed again to Oracle Open Office Writer.
Features
Writer is capable of opening and saving documents in a variety of formats, including the OASIS Open Document FormatOpenDocument
The Open Document Format for Office Applications is an XML-based file format for representing electronic documents such as spreadsheets, charts, presentations and word processing documents....
(its default format since version 8.0), Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is a word processor designed by Microsoft. It was first released in 1983 under the name Multi-Tool Word for Xenix systems. Subsequent versions were later written for several other platforms including IBM PCs running DOS , the Apple Macintosh , the AT&T Unix PC , Atari ST , SCO UNIX,...
's DOC, RTF
Rich Text Format
The Rich Text Format is a proprietary document file format with published specification developed by Microsoft Corporation since 1987 for Microsoft products and for cross-platform document interchange....
and XHTML
XHTML
XHTML is a family of XML markup languages that mirror or extend versions of the widely-used Hypertext Markup Language , the language in which web pages are written....
.
Writer provides a number of features not present in its main competitor, Word, including the ability to export to the PDF format natively. It also includes a word completion
Word completion
Word completion is a common feature in web browsers and similar text entry contexts. When a user begins the entry of a frequently-used word, the computer automatically completes it, or proposes a list of choices....
mechanism for predictive writing that is not available in Microsoft Word as of June, 2008.
Unlike OpenOffice.org Writer, Oracle Open Office Writer includes a converter for VBA macros, and supports more file formats.
Features include:
- AutoCorrect
- AutoComplete
- Styles and Formatting
- Text Frames and Linking
- Tables of Contents
- Indexing
- Bibliographical References
- Illustrations
- Tables
Criticism
Writer lacks a normal view editing mode, in which borders and spaces between pages are hidden in order to make extended editing more efficient. This feature is available in Microsoft WordMicrosoft Word
Microsoft Word is a word processor designed by Microsoft. It was first released in 1983 under the name Multi-Tool Word for Xenix systems. Subsequent versions were later written for several other platforms including IBM PCs running DOS , the Apple Macintosh , the AT&T Unix PC , Atari ST , SCO UNIX,...
.
A grammar checker requires the installation of an extension.
See also
- List of word processors
- Comparison of word processorsComparison of word processors-General information:This table provides general information about selected word processors.-Characteristics:This table gives characteristics of each word processor.-Operating System Compatibility:...
- OpenOffice.org WriterOpenOffice.org WriterOpenOffice.org Writer is the word processor component of the OpenOffice.org software package. Writer is a word processor similar to Microsoft Word and Corel's WordPerfect, with some of their features....
- Comparison of office suites