Tool Menu

M1-R5.1 & CCC · Chapter 3: Word Processing (Libre-Office Writer) · 3 min read

Tools Menu 

About Tool Menu:This menu provides utility functions for editing, language, document information and other application settings.

Spelling and Grammar (F7): Checks for spelling (red underline) and grammatical errors in the document.

Automatic Spell Checking (Shift+F7): Automatically check spelling while you type and underline possible misspelled words with a red wavy line.

Thesaurus (Ctrl+F7): Finds synonyms and antonyms (Thesaurus).

Language: Defines the default languages and some other local settings for documents.

Word Count: Provides statistics about the document, such as the number of pages, words and lines.

AutoCorrect: Automatically corrects common typing errors and can be customized to replace specific text as you type.

Auto Text: AutoText is a common type of building block that stores text and graphics.

Image map:

  • Allows you to attach URLs to specific areas, called hotspots, on a graphic or a group of graphics.
  • An image map is a group of one or more hotspots.

Chapter Numbering: Formats selected paragraphs into a hierarchical structure of headings and subheadings.

Line Numbering: Applies consecutive line numbers to the selected paragraph.

Footnote / Endnote: Inserts a footnote (at the bottom of the page) or endnote (at the end of the document).

Mail Merge Wizard: A step-by-step guide for creating a mail merge (personalized mass documents).

Protect Document:Use this protection to prevent accidental changes in fields. 

Calculate(ctrl++): It  allows you to perform basic mathematical calculations directly within your text documents. 

Sort:  Allows you to organize selected text, lists, or table rows alphabetically or numerically.

Macros:  Macros are a feature that lets you automate repetitive tasks by recording and replaying a sequence of commands or mouse actions.

Extension manager(ctrl+Alt+E): It is a utility for installing, managing, and removing extensions that add new features and functionality to your office suite. 

Customize: Through this option,modify the appearance and functions of the application's toolbars and menus. 

Options(Alt+F12): Provides functions for program customization and document analysis.