I have a Mac OS X 10.6.8. How can I remove Open Office and NeoOffice from it and still be able to open the documents they were used to create?
How can I be as compatible as possible with MS word processing? I work with people who use computers other than Macs.
MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
You will have to re-save all the documents you created in proper Office formats. Then just drag the applications to the Trash and Empty the Trash.
Both suites create documents in their own common formats, but can save any document in an Office compatible format such as .doc or .docx.
Many thanks! I was afraid something like that would be necessary. Is there any way to search for all of those documents? Or do I have to go through one at a time? Also, Does this reply go just to you? Or is it sent to everyone? I don't want to monopolize your time.
Yes. Use Spotlight to search for all files ending in .odx. However, I don't know if they use different extensions for word processing, spreadsheet, etc. You can select one of each. Press COMMAND-I to open the Get Info window. In one of the middle panes it will show you the filename with an extension. If it's invisible then uncheck the Hide box.
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I have a Mac OS X 10.6.8. How can I remove NeoOffice and Open Office word processing from my Mac, but keep the ability of opening the docs they were used for creating?
