Open Office comes with some big benefits and a few drawbacks. For me I'd rather have MS Office, but when in need Open Office has indeed been a good alternative at times.
Just trying to help OP solve his problem.
In my experience Open Office opens most word files and edits thm fine .. but I have seen issues where the saved doc didn't open on the other end correctly when converted back to MS Office. So it depends a bit on needs.


I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Make your sound your own!