[KLUG Members] OpenOffice workshops

[Jason Edward Durrett]

>  
>> Does anyone know of openoffice training/workshops in the area?  I am
>> looking for a day or two introductory seminar on using openoffice in the
>> workplace for people who are already familiar with excel.  Any hints or
>> recommendations would be helpful.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jason
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> The only thing I can do is advise on the differences that give me the
> most trouble when switching between them.  When entering a formula in
> OO you use a semicolon to separate parts of the function:  if(test;
> true_value; false_value).   Excel uses a comma there instead.  Also, I
> think excel lets you start a function with @ where OO insists on an
> equals.  Since OO's excel file-compatibility has gotten almost
> flawless in the last couple of releases, my excel lore is actually a
> bit rusty.
>
>
Thanks Mike.   Here is my situation that I want to solve.  We have been
using OpenOffice here since 2001.  I would not even now where to begin
comparing OO to excel and I can't answer questions that begin with, "In
excel I could . . . " which, oddly enough, still crop up from time to time.
 
So, I am looking for something that gives an overview of OO and gives
the general message of 'hey, this is a really powerful tool and it can
do a lot for you.' 

I know, for example, KVCC has entire classes on Excel but no offerings
on OpenOffice.  So, most people in the area come from an Excel
background and see OO as a cheaper replacement rather than a
productivity tool.

That could be solved with training in the office here but I don't have
the staff or budget to really offer good training.