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Getting Started with OpenOffice.org 2.x

Chapter 3: File Management

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• Starting a new file
• Opening an existing file
• Saving files
• Exporting files
• E-mailing files
• Renaming and deleting files
• Using the Open and Save As dialogs
• File associations
• Digital signing of documents
• File formats

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Exporting files

Export to XHTML, BibTeX, LaTeX, and Flash

OpenOffice.org can export files to XHTML.

In addition, OOo Writer can export to BibTeX (.bib) and LaTeX 2e (.tex). OOo Draw and OOo Impress can export to Macromedia Flash (.swf).

To export to one of these formats, choose File > Export. On the Export dialog, then select the required format in the File format list.

Export to PDF

OpenOffice.org can directly export to PDF. This industry-standard file format for file viewing is ideal for sending the file to someone else to view using Acrobat Reader or other PDF viewers.

You can export directly to PDF using a button on the toolbar or by choosing File > Export as PDF.

If you use File > Export as PDF, you are asked to enter the filename for the PDF file, and then the PDF Options dialog (Figure 3) opens.

Note: If you use the Export Directly as PDF button, you are asked to enter the filename for the PDF file, but you cannot choose a page range, the image compression, or other export options.

PDF options

The PDF Options dialog has four pages (General, Initial View, User Interface, Security). Make your selections, and then click Export.

PDF Options