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Old 06-05-2009, 09:29 AM   #1
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Convert a writer table to a calc spreadsheet?


Is there a straightforward way to convert an OpenOffice.org Writer table to a Calc spreadsheet?
 
Old 06-05-2009, 11:17 AM   #2
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Try exporting to csv or txt and then do it with gnumeric.
 
Old 06-05-2009, 11:37 AM   #3
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gnumeric versus calc

This is the first I've heard of gnumeric, but I just installed it and started it up. How does it compare with calc?
 
Old 06-05-2009, 11:50 AM   #4
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It is faster and very effective. But oocalc has many more features. Personally I do not use spread sheet programs... they are not meant for heavy computing.
 
Old 06-05-2009, 03:52 PM   #5
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No heavy calculation, but need more flexibility than tables provide

I'm not doing any heavy calculation, but I need more flexibility than Writer tables seem to provide. For instance, I want to be able to generate labels for the rows of the table of the form A1, A2, etc. These labels would be regenerated whenever I add or remove rows. Another example: in Writer it's awkward (though of course possible) to move a group of rows from one place to another. It's easier in a spreadsheet.
 
  


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