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LibreOffice dev explains Microsoft Office chart display gaps

A LibreOffice developer details technical barriers preventing the open-source suite from rendering certain proprietary Microsoft Office charts.

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What to know

  • LibreOffice cannot fully render certain charts created in Microsoft Office
  • The limitation stems from technical and format compatibility barriers between the platforms
  • A LibreOffice developer has publicly explained the reasons behind this interoperability gap

LibreOffice Open-source office suiteMicrosoft Proprietary office software vendor

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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 4:44 AM ET
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    LibreOffice developer details chart display limitations

    A LibreOffice developer published an explanation of why the open-source office suite cannot display some Microsoft Office charts, addressing a known compatibility issue between the two platforms.

    1. 1 outlet LibreOffice developer explains why it cannot display some Microsoft Office charts

      first by Neowin, 2d ago

    • They can say it, but does anyone believe them? I guess overall the adoption of MS Office is still growing, but a lot of their more educated customers are leaving. Over time I feel that Microsoft's bullshit will come around to haunt them.

      CherryLongjump1989r/technology21h agoview on r/technology ↗