Frequently Asked Questions

Questions and Answers

Questions Answers
How do I double-space a paragraph in LibreOffice Writer? First, highlight the lines you would like double-spaced, then click 'Firmat', 'Paragraph', and change line spacing drop-down box to 'double'.
How do I insert an image I have on my computer into LibreOffice Impress? First, navigate to the slide you would like your picture placed on, then click 'Insert', 'Image', and 'From File'
How do I reference a cell in LibreOffice Calc? First,identify the cell you would like referenced using it's column letter and row number, then type '=' and the identified cell address into the cell you would like to reference this information.
How do I insert a bubble chart into LibreOffice Calc? First, highlight the cell you would like the chart to start in, then click 'Insert', 'Object', 'Chart', and choose bubble chart under chart type.
How do I add a custom animation into LibreOffice Impress? First, navigate to the slide you would like your annimation placed on, then click 'Slide Show', and 'Custom Animation..' to open the animation pane. Last, using the options on the right of the pane you can add animations to your presentation.
How do I save my presentation in LibreOffice Impress as a GIF file? After finalizing your presentation, click 'File ', 'Export...', and change the Save as type to GIF.
How do I perform a grammer check in LibreOffice Writer? Click 'Tools' and 'Spelling and Grammer' or press F7.
How do I insert the page count into LibreOffice Writer? Click 'Insert', 'Fields...', and 'Page count'
How do I add a footer in LibreOffice Calc? Click 'Format', 'Page...', and 'Footer'
How do I draw in LibreOffice Calc? Click the draw icon, located five icons from the right end of the top row of tools, to make the drawing tools pop up at the bottom of the spreadsheet.

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