Here are a few tips on using Writer, Calc and Impress. Writer, the word processing program in OpenOffice, is similar to MS Word in most respects. Take a look at all the icons at the top of the page.

Don't like the icon ... to put users off OpenOffice.org, though. Firstly, in documents that use complex layouts in Word, some positioning of page elements can change in Writer.

This icon, which has no visible name ... Close the Picture toolbar in OpenOffice Writer by clicking the "X" in the toolbar's upper right corner. The toolbar reappears whenever you click an ...

If you have an image that is sideways or in any other angle besides the desired one in OpenOffice Writer, you may find ... Click the "Effects" icon at the bottom of the screen.