If you're on Windows 10 and feeling let down by Microsoft's latest direction with Microsoft Office, LibreOffice is your best alternative. Even though it's not quite on the same level yet, it's definitely getting there. Is LibreOffice worthy of the office crown? Is LibreOffice worthy of the office crown? LibreOffice is the king of free office suites. It's unlikely to replace Microsoft Office in a business environment, but it's a great alternative for casual users. This is what's new in LibreOffice 5.1. Read more.
One big drawback, at least in my experience, is that LibreOffice is not optimized out of the box. You'll have to tweak it a bit before it starts to feel comfortable to use, and one thing that always bothered me was the font rendering.
Fortunately, this is quite easy to fix:
I don't know why it took me so long to try this tweak, but I'm glad I found it. Fonts and text now look as they should in LibreOffice. Note that the effect is much stronger if you're not using ClearType, but even if you're using ClearType, the improvements are noticeable. See these screenshots to see what I mean:
If you have had the same problem, I hope this helps you! While you're here, boost your productivity even more by using these essential LibreOffice tips and tricks. 9 Effective LibreOffice Writer Tips to Increase Your Productivity. 9 Effective LibreOffice Writer Tips to Increase Your Productivity. . We'll help you get (more) familiar and productive with this versatile office suite. Read more.
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