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Compatible with other major office suites, Apache OpenOffice is free to
download, use, and distribute. [Download it now][1], and get:

![Apache OpenOffice?](/images/AOO_logos/orb.jpg) # {.rfloatimg}

  - [Writer](writer.html "Wordprocessor") a word processor you can use for
    anything from writing a quick letter to producing an entire book.
    # { .product-writer }
  - [Calc](calc.html "Spreadsheet") a powerful spreadsheet with all the tools
    you need to calculate, analyse, and present your data in numerical reports
    or sizzling graphics. # { .product-calc }
  - [Impress](impress.html "Presentation program") the fastest, most powerful
    way to create effective multimedia presentations. # { .product-impress }
  - [Draw](draw.html "Vector drawing tool") lets you produce everything from
    simple diagrams to dynamic 3D illustrations. # { .product-draw }
  - [Base](base.html "Database") lets you manipulate databases seamlessly.
    Create and modify tables, forms, queries, and reports, all from within
    Apache OpenOffice. # { .product-base }
  - [Math](math.html "Mathematical function creator") lets you create
    mathematical equations with a graphic user interface or by directly typing
    your formulas into the equation editor. # { .product-math }

## Why Apache OpenOffice? #{ .why }

Apache OpenOffice is synonymous with **quality**

- the [roots of Apache OpenOffice][2] go back twenty years, creating a mature
  and powerful product
- hundreds of thousands of users participated in the beta testing of version 3
- [independent reviewers][3] around the world have recommended the product
- with a fully open development process, Apache OpenOffice has nothing to
  hide - the product stands or falls on its reputation

Apache OpenOffice is **easy to use**

- the software looks and feels familiar and is instantly usable by anyone who
  has used a competitive product
- it's easy to change to Apache OpenOffice - the software reads all major
  competitors' files
- few [language barriers][4] - if it's not yet available in your language,
  the chances are it will be soon
- Apache OpenOffice is supported by a global community of friendly volunteers,
  only too happy to provide assistance to newcomers and advanced users alike

Apache OpenOffice is **free software**

- you may download Apache OpenOffice completely free of any licence fees
- install it on as many PCs as you like
- use it for any purpose - private, educational, government and public
  administration, commercial...
- pass on copies free of charge to family, friends, students, employees, etc.

Apache OpenOffice is **standards compliant**

- certified by [OSI][5] as open-standard compliant, and the first software
  package in the world to use [OASIS][6] [OpenDocument Format][7] (ISO 26300)
  as its native file format.

### [Find out more][8] or [try it today][1]!


[1]: /download "Download Apache OpenOffice"
[2]: /about_us/milestones.html
[3]: reviews.html
[4]: /projects/native-lang.html
[5]: http://www.opensource.org/docs/definition.php
[6]: http://www.oasis-open.org/
[7]: http://www.oasis-open.org/committees/tc_home.php?wg_abbrev=office
[8]: development/releases/index.html