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OpenOffice.org (OOo), commonly known as OpenOffice, is a free, open-source office suite built on the open-source version of StarOffice from Sun Microsystems. OpenOffice can run on Windows (requires Java Runtime Environment), MacOS, Solaris, and Linux. The latest version of OpenOffice allows seamless reading/writing of Microsoft Office file formats.
Tab Formatting Tricks in OpenOffice
In the article below, we introduce you to the process of formatting tabs in OpenOffice. Using this feature helps you present and arrange text more logically, harmoniously, and professionally.
Formatting Tabs in OpenOffice
* Preparation steps:
- Ensure your computer has OpenOffice installed and ready for use.
- Have an existing OpenOffice Writer file for tab formatting purposes
Imagine you want to create dots in a document. The usual method is manually entering '.' to achieve this. To automate, you can format tabs with the following steps:
Step 1: Enter the header lines to format tabs -> then press the tab key on the keyboard:
Step 2: Select the text you want to format with tabs -> right-click and choose Paragraph
Step 3: The Paragraph dialog box appears -> click on the Tabs tab as shown below:
Step 4: The Tabs dialog box interface appears with the following options:
- Position: Length of the tab section.
- Type: Alignment for the tab section.
- Fill character: Type of Tab to be displayed.
Once you've made your selection, click OK to complete.
After clicking OK and pressing the Tab key, the result will be as shown below:
To Remove Tabs: Repeat Step 3 -> then click Delete All -> choose OK to successfully remove.
So now you know how to Format Tabs in OpenOffice. The steps are not too complicated, are they? To have standardized and professional text, follow the tab formatting steps that Mytour has just guided you through, and success will be yours.
Additionally, if you're using Word 2010, check out the detailed guide on Formatting Tabs in Word 2010 that we've shared for you to follow. Wishing you success!
