[Solved] “OpenOffice Language Pack” cannot be opened

[frank456]

Hi there,

I recently try to start to use OpenOffice on my Mac. OS is Catalina 10.15.5. I want to use Language Pack.

I downloaded dgm file of OpenOffice 4.1.7 at first and install it. (I think I have installed it on my Mac, but the icon of seagulls is not displayed at the bottom of Mac and I double-clicked dgm file again and now I have the seagull icon. I wonder I am using OpenOffice correctly or not.)

Now OpenOffice 4.1.7 is running. I double-clicked Language Pack 4.1.7 dgm file downloaded from Appache OpenOffice website. When I double-click the Language pack dgm file, a small window appeared of OpenOffice Language Pack icon and READMEs folder. I double-click OpenOffice Language Pack icon, then, a small window appears saying '“OpenOffice Language Pack” cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified. macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware.'.

I searched this forum with keywords '“OpenOffice Language Pack” cannot be opened', but could not find any message.

Any help would be appreciated.
Sincerely
Frank

[RoryOF]

This is the Apple Gatekeeper interfering with the install.
For a solution read Q05/A05 in the Mac FAQ

[MrProgrammer]

Hi, and welcome to the forum.

I want to use Language Pack.

Are you sure? For spell check. you need to install the corresponding dictionary extension. To change the UI interface language, install a Language pack. Language packs don't contain dictionaries for spell check. I have personally installed neither a dictionary nor a language pack.

When I double-click the Language pack dgm dmg file, a small window appeared of OpenOffice Language Pack icon and READMEs folder. I double-click OpenOffice Language Pack icon …

Wrong!! You should not "double-click OpenOffice Language Pack icon". Do not guess at how to install OpenOffice software. Read the Installation Guide. Or at the very least, read our summary in [Tutorial] Mac FAQ Q03/A03, written for the Full Installation but should apply to a Language Pack.

However, if your goal is just a dictionary, that's done via an extension, installed with Tools → Extension manager and installing a language pack is a waste of your time.

Now OpenOffice 4.1.7 is running. I double-clicked Language Pack 4.1.7 dgm dmg file

Wrong!! Quit OpenOffice before installing a Language Pack.

I think I have installed it on my Mac, but the icon of seagulls is not displayed at the bottom of Mac and I double-clicked dgm dmg file again and now I have the seagull icon. I wonder I am using OpenOffice correctly or not.

Based on what you've written, probably not. You may need to reinstall OpenOffice.app after reading Q03/A03.

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