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LuckyCharms

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18. To all who mentioned LibreOffice...thank you.

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 11:47 PM

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I downloaded it on my current computer, soon to be replaced, and did some testing on it. It seems fantastic for spreadsheets, and also for word documents, and it looks just like my worksheets in Excel.

I never would have known about this if it wasn't for DU. You folks saved me a few bucks by not having to buy new Microsoft Office software to replace my old, and currently lagging, Microsoft 2000 office.

I found a decent Lenovo computer at best buy for only $350, and the specs are good enough for what I use a computer for. I purchased it online tonight.

So, I thank you for the advice.

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Computer software question about Windows 11 and Microsoft Office [View all] LuckyCharms Saturday OP

I'd think they can but I'm here to hear what people who know what they're talking about say underpants Saturday #1

It should work fine Abnredleg Saturday #2

Yes TxGuitar Saturday #3

You'll be fine points Saturday #4

THere are opensource options for Office that will work Jerry2144 Saturday #5

LibreOffice reads .xls files. I use it with Windows 11. It is quite good. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Saturday #15

I'm on a Win 11 desktop canetoad Saturday #6

xls files are pretty safe. usonian Saturday #7

Microsoft has gone to a subscription-based model. Du916 Saturday #8

Do you know if a non-subscription version exists? LuckyCharms Saturday #10

I don't think so. Du916 Saturday #14

No subscription or price on LibreOffice. It is free and Free (open source). . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Saturday #16

Downloading it now to see how it plays on current PC. n/t LuckyCharms Saturday #17

Same here The Madcap Saturday #13

THANK YOU ALL. n/t LuckyCharms Saturday #9

Two links and my summary AnnaLee Saturday #11

Yes SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #12

To all who mentioned LibreOffice...thank you. LuckyCharms Saturday #18