[Solved] Getting started

[cultman]

hello all

I have just joined up with OpenOffice and downloaded the necessary software successfully.. How do I get started to write a letter for example in Microsoft word or whatever.
I have a Sony Vaio laptop thanks Bruce

[floris v]

Eh, just install it, start Writer and get going. When you want to save something in MS Word format, click Save, then select as Word file from the bottom list in the dialog box. It's best to save as Word 200, XP, etc. You can't save in Word 2007 format (and can't open those files as well) in OOo. Have fun.

[cultman]

sorry but where do i find writer? there is nothing in the open office icon on my desk top which allows me to start to write a letter? many thanks Bruce

[Bill]

sorry but where do i find writer? there is nothing in the open office icon on my desk top which allows me to start to write a letter?

There is no icon on the desktop to start Writer. It should be on the Start button.

[cultman]

no nothing in start menu except usual programmes etc thanks for trying to help

[thomasjk]

If you installed OpenOffice the programs are listed at Start--->Programs--->Openoffice.org 2.3 or something similar.

[Bill]

If OOo can't be found on the Start menu, it may not be installed. Did you double-click the downloaded file to install OOo? What is the icon on the desktop? Is it a file, a folder, a shortcut, something else? What is its name? If it's a folder, what's in the folder? When you go to Add/Remove Programs, is OOo listed?

[cultman]

thanks and sorted !