This post shows students and new users how to install LibreOffice in Ubuntu Linux. LibreOffice is a free, open-source office productivity software typically installed on Linux systems.
LibreOffice is a successor to OpenOffice.org (commonly known as OpenOffice) on most Linux distributions. LibreOffice was forked from OpenOffice over a decade ago. It is now the supreme open-source office productivity tool for Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.
LibreOffice comes with several applications, including Writer (word processing), Calc (spreadsheets), Impress (presentations), Draw (vector graphics and flowcharts), Base (databases), and Math (formula editing).
By default, if you install the full desktop version of Ubuntu, LibreOffice will come along. You don’t need to do anything to get it. However, if you don’t have LibreOffice installed and want it in Ubuntu, the steps below will show you how.
How to install LibreOffice productivity app in Ubuntu Linux
As mentioned above, the full desktop version of Ubuntu will come with LibreOffice installed. However, if you don’t have it on your Ubuntu Desktop, the steps below show you how.
There are multiple ways to install LibreOffice in Ubuntu. For example, you can download the DEB package manually and install it or use the APT package repository.
How to download and install LibreOffice manually on Ubuntu Linux
To manually install LibreOffice, go to its download page and get the latest version.
Once the file is downloaded, open your Ubuntu Terminal, navigate your Downloads folder, and extract the downloaded content.
tar zxvf ~/Downloads/LibreOffice_$version_Linux_x86-64_deb.tar.gz
Replace the $version with the version number you downloaded. For example, version 7.3.3 will be LibereOffice_7.3.3_Linux_x86-64_deb.tar.gz.
After extracting the file, run the commands below to install LibreOffice on Ubuntu.
sudo dpkg -i ~/Downloads/LibreOffice*/DEBS/*.deb
The installation will be to install all required LibreOffice packages and applications.
After installing, go to the Dashboard Activities Overview, search LibreOffice, and launch it.
How to install LibreOffice via PPA
If the steps above aren’t as easy, use the method below to install it via the PPA repository.
First, open Ubuntu Terminal. Then run the commands below to add the PPA repository.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:libreoffice/ppa
Once added, run the commands below to install LibreOffice.
sudo apt update sudo apt install libreoffice
That should do it!
Conclusion:
- LibreOffice is a robust open-source office productivity suite for Linux, Windows, and macOS systems, offering various applications such as Writer, Calc, Impress, and Draw.
- Ubuntu Linux users can easily install LibreOffice using the DEB package or the APT package repository, ensuring seamless access to its features and functionalities.
- Additionally, the PPA repository provides an alternative method to install LibreOffice on Ubuntu, offering flexibility to users based on their preferences and requirements.
- Once installed, users can conveniently access LibreOffice applications through the Ubuntu Dashboard and leverage its capabilities for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and more.
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