Sams teach yourself StarOffice 5 for Linux in 24 hours

Find your answer to:

• Installing and configuring StarOffice
  
• Importing and exporting files between applications
  
• Creating and giving powerful presentations with StarImpress
  
• Using StarOffice for all of your Internet needs including mail and news
  
• Creating and formatting documents in StarWriter
  
• Using tools in StarOffice to create HTML
  
• Keeping track of your life with StarSchedule

Tips: point out shortcuts and solutions
Notes: clarify concepts and procedures in a straightforward manner
Cautions: help you avoid common pitfalls.

Table of contents

Introduction

Part I: Preparing to Use Staroffice

Hour 1: Installing Staroffice

Hour 2: Getting Started with Staroffice

Hour 3: Using the Explorer and the Desktop

Hour 4: Configuring Staroffice

Hour 5: Importing and Exporting Staroffice Documents

Hour 6: Creating Graphics with Stardraw

Part II: Creating Documents with Starwriter

Hour 7: Creating A New Starwriter Document

Hour 8: Formatting Your Document

Hour 9: Using Advanced Formatting Tools

Hour 10: Using Tables, Indexes, and Other Special Features

Hour 11: Adding Graphics to Documents

Hour 12: Using Spellcheck and the Thesaurus

Part III: Creating Spreadsheets with Starcalc

Hour 13: Creating Spreadsheets with Starcalc

Hour 14: Entering Spreadsheet Data

Hour 15: Using Formulas, Functions, and Names

Hour 16: Formatting Your Spreadsheet

Hour 17: Adding Charts and Graphics to Spreadsheets

Hour 18: Using Database Functions

Part IV: Working with Presentations

Hour 19: Creating Presentations with Starimpress

Hour 20: Adding Graphics and Charts to Your Presentation

Hour 21: Formatting and Giving Your Presentation

Part V: Using Internet and Scheduling Features in Staroffice

Hour 22: Creating Internet Documents with Staroffice

Hour 23: Using Staroffice E-mail and Newsgroup Features

Hour 24: Using Starschedule