To encourage government staff members to use the Open Document Format (ODF) in their work, the Ministry has developed the "ODF Application Tools" for government agencies. The features are as follows:

• Edit standard ODF documents
• Support conversions from commercial format documents to ODF documents
• Provide a set of official document templates
• Support CNS 11643 Standard Interchange Code
• Provide an issue report system, establish a customer service procedure and consultation service, and consolidate issues raised by users and solutions into a searchable archive

Download links:

• Two versions, for Windows 64-bit and Windows 32-bit, are available for download (to check your operating system specifications, left click "Start," type "msinfo," and select "System Information." If your system type is x64, it is 64-bit, and if it is x86, it is 32-bit. For details, see this link). The ODF Application Tools adopt open-source software specifications, follow the guidelines of Mozilla Public License v 2.0, and share relevant software development information with the international community and domestic IT service providers. Please follow the licensing guidelines when using the resources and create a friendly open-source environment.
  • Installation file for version 3.3.3 (32-bit) (MD5 checksum, checksum used to confirm file integrity)
  • Installation file for version 3.3.3 (64-bit) (MD5 checksum)
  • Version 3.3.3 Software Source Code Scan Report
• Software installation guide
  • ODF Application Tools installation guide (PDF)
  • Windows 10 installation troubleshooting guide
• User manual (for general users):
  • ODF Application Tools installation guide (ODT/PDF)
  • ODF Application Tools user manual (ODT/PDF)

Learning resources:

• Online courses on the e-Learning Platform
  • From Beginner to Intermediate (1) – ODF Application Tool Writer
  • From Beginner to Intermediate (2) – ODF Application Tool Calc
  • From Beginner to Intermediate (3) – ODF Application Tool Impress
  • Base Database tool operation tutorial
• Other online resources (note: external audio and video channels may contain advertisements that are not related to the Ministry; please proceed only if this is acceptable)
  • LIBRE OFFICE/ODF Application Tool WRITER
  • LIBRE OFFICE/ODF Application Tool CALC
  • LIBRE OFFICE/ODF Application Tool IMPRESS
• Digital learning materials
  • Writer word processor – intermediate (file attachments)
  • Calc spreadsheet – intermediate (file attachments)
  • Impress slideshow – intermediate (file attachments)
  • ODF frequently asked questions
  • LibreOffice word processing user experience report (v20150216)
  • O! ODF Made Easy (ODF import and conversion tips)
• The learning resources in this section are provided with the intention to popularize the ODF. If you would like to provide other tutorials here, please contact the Ministry’s staff at [email protected] or contact Mr. Lin by phone at 02-7709-4226.