Simultaneous OpenOffice programs (Windows 8)

[johaa]

I want to be able to have two or more types of documents open simultaneously, such as a text doc and a spreadsheet. I can open two spreadsheets and have them both on my screen. However, if I want a spreadsheet and a text doc, I seem to have to close one in order to open another. I have not been able to create separate desktop icons for the several OpenOffice programs, which might be one way to open different programs.

[RoryOF]

/File /Open will open the second file on top of the first. Reduce both from full screen and position the two windows beside each other

[Bill]

In Windows 8, you can move a selected window by simultaneously pressing the Windows Key and the left or right arrow key. Multiple presses of the arrow key will toggle between left, right and normal window positions.

I have not been able to create separate desktop icons for the several OpenOffice programs, which might be one way to open different programs.

Open the Apps screen and right-click the OpenOffice icon. At the bottom of the screen, click "Open file location". That will open the folder containing the OpenOffice shortcuts. To create a copy of a shortcut on the Desktop, right-click the shortcut and select Send To > Desktop.

[keme]

For a new file, you can also do it from the toolbar: Click the small "dropdown" arrowhead beside the "new document" icon to select a different type for the new file.

[HerbGirl]

by keme

Perfect! Thank you.