To comment on the following update, log in, then open the issue: http://www.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=79305 Issue #|79305 Summary|Feature requests for OpenOffice Component|Word processor Version|OOo 2.2.1 Platform|All URL| OS/Version|All Status|UNCONFIRMED Status whiteboard| Keywords| Resolution| Issue type|FEATURE Priority|P3 Subcomponent|formatting Assigned to|mru Reported by|artguy10
------- Additional comments from [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Jul 5 21:53:50 +0000 2007 ------- This applies to all of OpenOffice.org, maybe specifically Writer. Here are some feature requests I have, in no logical order: Scroll-bar (at the bottom of the screen, not in the toolbar) for easy zooming, with a pop-up menu (not a window) for choices like "fit page width to window". I'm sure you know this, but support for MS Office 2007 formats should be a high priority. Perhaps you can get support for .docx from NeoOffice. Please include an advanced grammar checker with explanations of suggested grammar changes. This may be just personal preference, but the Crystal icon theme seems to suit a modern program better than the current default. Regarding auto correct, instead of the notification in the corner of the window, the notification should appear subtly by the corrected word for easy modification in a non-intrusive way. When clicking on the notification, you should also have options to undo the correction, prevent the correction in this document, or permanently prevent that type of auto change. OxygenOffice includes templates, and they should be included in OpenOffice.org as well, if it is to compete for a new user's satisfaction. Double clicking in an area of the document should allow typing in that exact spot. Double-clicking in the middle, left, or right of the page should also change the text alignment for the text you are about to type. This should also allow for text to be both right and left aligned for a single line. When selecting a font size, the current font size should not show up at the top of the pop-out menu; it should appear a few spaces down for the sake of convenience. The current color scheme of OpenOffice doesn't seem as modern and professional like Google's word processor, Corel's Office programs, and recent versions of MS Office. It would be especially nice if the color scheme would match these other programs, or even look "glassy" (which is becoming popular). The current color scheme changer doesn't let you change the color of the toolbars, and the color choices are not very good. Perhaps a color wheel would be helpful for custom color schemes. (Or perhaps several predefined color schemes should be programmed into OpenOffice's options.) Many features, such as changing line spacing or columns, should be pop-out buttons from buttons on the toolbar. I (and many other users) are required to take a good deal of time for customizing and looking for work-arounds for OpenOffice.org, while the same is not true for competing office program suites. Please actively work on a redesigned layout and incorporating more features. OpenOffice can't afford to continue to fall behind other companies in regard to development and usability. I think you are already doing this in version 2.3, but it is important that the page for Writer appears in the center of the screen. Make it easy (with just a few clicks) to have real easy foreign language support. Meaning, the language menu should let you choose between a list of user-defined languages for spell checking of a document or selection. And there should be an option box dedicated to key shortcuts for special characters. (Making macros and new styles cannot be expected of every user, especially beginners.) Styles should show real previews (the should look like the styles themselves), instead of just being known by name. If I want to make a nice header for a document, I shouldn't have to test each style to know if it is right. Unusual document types, such as envelope addressing and greeting cards, should be allowed. I have found the research button/tab in Microsoft Office to be of extreme help and convenience, more than could be with right clicking a word and doing an internet search. I suggest that a similar feature be put into OpenOffice, allowing for translations, definitions, and articles to be searched for right next to the document. Included should be some way to search for (online) and open document templates. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Please do not reply to this automatically generated notification from Issue Tracker. Please log onto the website and enter your comments. http://qa.openoffice.org/issue_handling/project_issues.html#notification --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
