Free Word Processing / Spreadsheets

Zebra

I'm looking for a free simple word processing and spreadsheet software.

I'm aware that Open Office does an excellent package, however I don't require the other software ie. Powerpoint / Access alternatives, and would prefer something smaller.

Is Open Office still the best choice or are there any other alternatives out there?

Thanks.

aerostar

Yes if you want to be reasonably compatible with Microsoft docs etc. You do not have to use the other progs of course.

II_D2_II

i would just stay stick with MS Word and Excel

iviv

When you install either MS Office or Open Office, select to do an advanced install, and you'll be able to select which programs are actually installed.

Zebra

Thanks for the replies.

iviv - I wasn't aware you could select which programs were installed so I'll give Open Office a try - cheers.

iviv

Yeah, as long as you select an advanced install, you should get the choice. You'll probably get asked a couple of other things you wouldn't normally see while installing like this, but the defaults should be fine.

II_D2_II

^^ yes it justs asks you which programs you want, straightforward,, cant believe i didnt think of this lol you beat me iviv lol

Zebra

Thanks guys

Downloaded calc and writer - just what I wanted. And they're free!!

bigbloke45

Have you got Microsoft Works on your pc? This will have the basics all ready and waiting.

superscaper

bigbloke45 wrote: »

Have you got Microsoft Works on your pc? This will have the basics all ready and waiting.

But they're dire and not compatible with the normal MS Office file formats that almost everyone uses.

Zebra

Actually bigbloke I havn't got Works on my PC - I've used it before and thought it was ok, so was thinking of something similar - but I've gone for Open Office and as Superscaper says it will be compatible with imported documents so happy with that.
Cheers guys.