OpenOffice is a popular open source office suite that offers productivity tools like Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. If you use OpenOffice for your word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation needs, make it the default program for opening these types of files on your laptop or PC.

Most laptops that run Windows 11 and 10 allow you to change the default apps for programs, just like ourtop-rated Chromebooksdo.

Select the Start icon

Steps to make OpenOffice the default program on Windows 11

If the latest version of Windows, which is Windows 11, is installed on your laptop or PC, here are the steps to make OpenOffice the default application:

Alternatively, type the file or link type in the search bar, select it from the results that populate below, and choose the app to open that particular file or link type.

Select the Settings app when the window pops up

Steps to make OpenOffice the default program on Windows 10

If Windows 10 runs on your laptop or PC, here are the steps to follow to make OpenOffice the default program:

You can follow the same steps for all file types supported by OpenOffice. This ensures that the next time you open any of these files, they automatically open in OpenOffice.

Scroll through the list to find the app for which you want to change the default setting

Embrace productivity with Apache OpenOffice

Now that you’ve switched to OpenOffice, you’re ready to benefit from the comprehensive suite of tools available to you for free to meet your productivity needs. The best part about Apache OpenOffice is that it’s available in multiple languages and works on most computers. What’s more, if you have experience using tools withinGoogle Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite, you’re unlikely to come across a significant learning curve with OpenOffice.

Scroll to see the link or file types it is capable of opening.