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    open office compatibility

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jsky1, Jul 16, 2009.

  1. jsky1

    jsky1 Notebook Guru

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    Hi, guys!

    Is open Office compatible with MS Office? Thanx
     
    jsky1, Jul 16, 2009
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  2. MisterQ

    MisterQ Notebook Consultant

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    It can open most Office documents, not so sure on 2007 though.
     
    MisterQ, Jul 16, 2009
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    pixelot, Jul 16, 2009
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It is, but not to the point that you'd want to rely on it to open documents for work, or documents that you need to circulate to others who may be using Office.
     
    Shyster1, Jul 16, 2009
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    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you're only a casual user, then yes. Once you get into some more intermediate or advanced function.. then no.
     
    jackluo923, Jul 17, 2009
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