Hello,
Looking for a (free) alternative to MS WORD and Excel.
Guess there are several possibilities.
Would like to pick just one, and try to learn it well.
Is Libre Office the one to use ?
Or,...?
The Google Docs, not having a "Save As" would, I think, frankly drive me up the wall.
Would like as much "compatibility," and ability to interchange with MS as possible.
Thoughts on would be most appreciated.
Thanks,
Bob
Do you need a Word/Excel alternative just because or because you want a free option? Microsoft Starter 2010 is still out there and its free.
Also Microsoft Office online is free https://office.live.com/start/default.aspx
This has the Save As feature you want.
If you really still want another alternative, I would say Libre Office or OpenOffice are your best choices. Nothing is going to be 100% compatible with MSOffice but they are close.
Libre Office is what I use in Linux. It is more advanced than Open Office. If the documents are not too fancy, they are compatible with Windows Office and vice versa. But advanced features - e.g. in PowerPoint/Impress may not exactly map.
Google Docs may not have SaveAs but it does have the ability to save a copy which is pretty close to the same thing.
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