Open Document Format Archive

The artificial complexity of OOXML files (the XLSX case)

The post, published on 18 July 2025, which explained why an artificially complex XML schema, such as that used by Microsoft 365 (formerly Microsoft Office) files, is in fact a subtle tool for locking

How to resolve common compatibility issues with ODF files

Troubleshooting opening, formatting, and data loss issues with Open Document Format files

ODF files are great for sharing documents across multiple platforms, but they don’t always work perfectly, especially when using Microsoft Office or other software based on proprietary formats. If you’ve encountered problems opening, editing,

Guide to migrating from proprietary formats to ODF

In the digital world, document formats are essential. Proprietary formats such as Microsoft Word’s DOCX or Excel’s XLSX dominate the workplace, but at the same time they lock users into a specific vendor and

Best practices for creating and editing Open Document Format (ODF) files

Adhering to these guidelines can enhance productivity and guarantee that documents remain consistent, robust and accessible over time, irrespective of the platform.

Firstly, use an editor such as LibreOffice that natively supports the format without

What’s new in ODF 1.3 and 1.4

ODF ensures that documents remain accessible, portable, and free from restrictions. Now that version 1.3 has been widely adopted and version 1.4 is on the horizon, it’s time to have a look at the

Understanding ODF File Types: .odt, .ods, .odp, and Beyond

If you’ve ever wondered what those .odt, .ods, or .odp files are all about – or if you’ve stumbled across them and weren’t sure what to do – this post is for you.

.odt: The