[macvoiceover] Re: experiences with open office?

  • From: Keith Reedy <wa9dro@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:07:56 -0500

I would agree with John.  The word processor is a little strange, but, usable 
and the spreadsheet program is very nice.

I have gone to Nisus Writer for my word processor and Pages some times which 
are both payed programs, but for free OO is ok.

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On Feb 27, 2010, at 7:56 PM, John Panarese wrote:

> Hi Olivia,
>    Open Office works with VoiceOver and it definitely would be considered 
> accessible.  I have used the word processor and spreadsheet parts of the 
> suite.  The word processor has a strange way of how paragraphs of text are 
> seen as separate edit areas, but it is certainly useable.
> 
>    Overall, since it is free, I'd simply recommending it and seeing how you 
> find it to be for yourself.  It's certainly worth the effort.
> 
> Take Care
> 
> John Panarese
> On Feb 27, 2010, at 6:52 PM, Olivia Norman wrote:
> 
>> Before I take the plunge and install open office on my macs, I figured I 
>> would ask whether anyone has used it and how it works with voiceover?
>> Thanks, Olivia
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