How to Install LibreOffice on Ubuntu Linux
LibreOffice is a free office suite for Ubuntu Linux that lets you write documents, build spreadsheets, and create slideshows without paying for a subscription. It serves as an open-source alternative to Microsoft Office, giving you full access to word processing and data tools right on your desktop.
Ubuntu includes software packages that supply LibreOffice version 7.6 or newer straight out of the box. You do not need any paid licenses to open, edit, and save standard Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.
Open the Ubuntu Software Center, search for LibreOffice, and click install. Alternatively, use the terminal with the command sudo snap install libreoffice.
How to install LibreOffice productivity app in Ubuntu Linux
Getting LibreOffice running on Ubuntu involves a few different approaches. Beginners can grab the app directly from the Ubuntu Software Center in the app dock.
Command-line users can rely on the Terminal instead. Run this command to install the latest version:
sudo snap install libreoffice
How to download and install LibreOffice manually on Ubuntu Linux
You can install LibreOffice Ubuntu manually by downloading the official installer package straight from the main LibreOffice website and using Terminal to extract and set up the files. This manual method takes a few extra steps compared to using the app store, but it gives you the absolute newest version of the office suite right away.
- Download the latest version from the LibreOffice website.
- Open your Terminal and navigate to your Downloads folder.
- Extract the downloaded archive with this command:
tar zxvf ~/Downloads/LibreOffice_$version_Linux_x86-64_deb.tar.gz
4. Install the package using the following command:
sudo dpkg -i ~/Downloads/LibreOffice*/DEBS/*.deb
Type "LibreOffice" to find and launch your apps.
How to install LibreOffice via PPA
You can install LibreOffice Ubuntu via PPA (Personal Package Archive, an external software repository) to get faster updates than what you find in the standard software channels. This method lets you add a custom software source to Terminal so your computer downloads and installs the newest office suite updates automatically.
To use a PPA, open your Terminal and run:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:libreoffice/ppa
Then, update your system and install:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install libreoffice
Conclusion
Consider trying the NotebookBar for a more modern user interface experience.
How do I install LibreOffice in Ubuntu?
If LibreOffice isn't installed, updating and upgrading the system first resolves the issue. Run the following commands: sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade Press Enter after each command and provide your password when prompted.
Is LibreOffice pre-installed on Ubuntu?
LibreOffice may already be present by default with the Linux operating system. Detailed information remains available on the wiki. Packages tailored to specific system packaging standards (RPM or deb), or even a .tar archive, download readily.
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