The simple answer is yes. OOo can save files in MS format. OOo can open files in MS format. You can also edit MS files and resave as MS files using OOo.
There will be, sometimes, minor formatting differences between MS products and OOo but they are diminishing as time goes on. Since the default for OOo is not the MS format, you do have to take care when saving files that you use the correct format for your audience. /paul On 2/21/06, Sheryl & Andrew Wales <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello, > > I have a question about OpenOffice. I understand that it is compatible with > Microsoft Office. I presently do not have MS Office, and require an office > system for my home based business. Friends and collegues have sent me files > that they have created in MS Office that I can open and read but not actually > correct/change. Likewise, they are not able to open any of my files since it > is not MS Office. If I install this OpenOffice program, will I be able to > create/open/change any files that they have sent me and likewise will they be > able with their MS Office installed on their computers be able to > open/correct/change any documents that I have sent to them created with > OpenOffice? Sorry to bother you with these questions, but it has been a real > hassle not being able to always communicate with others without MS Office. > The price of MS Office is also a bit of a hinder to it's purchase, $299.00. > Thank you in advance for your time. If you could also cc this message to my > other email address at [EMAIL PROTECTED] com I would really appreciate it, > since this email address does not always seem to work. > > Sincerely, > Sheryl Wales > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
