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How to install LibreOffice on Ubuntu 22.04 & LinuxMint 20

LibreOffice is an open-source and cross-platform office suite. The LibreOffice is equipped with multiple programs such as LibreOffice Writer, LibreOffice Draw, LibreOffice Calc, and so on. Each of them is supposed to accomplish a specific purpose.

For instance, the LibreOffice Writer is used to create a document file, LibreOffice Draw can help you to edit graphics. These tiny programs make it more favorable for multiple communities.

This article briefly explains the installation of LibreOffice on Ubuntu 22.04 and LinuxMint20.

How to install LibreOffice on Ubuntu 22.04 & LinuxMint 20

LinuxMint and Ubuntu are interlinked Linux distributions. Ubuntu is derived from Debian whereas LinuxMint is the derivative of Ubuntu. Generally, they both reside under Debian’s umbrella. The LibreOffice can be installed on Ubuntu 22.04 using the terminal and graphical user interface.

How to install LibreOffice on Ubuntu 22.04 & LinuxMint20 using terminal

The command-line method assists you to install LibreOffice in an effective manner. Firstly, execute the following command to update the system’s packages.

$ sudo apt update

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The package update would enable you to install the latest copy of LibreOffice via the following command.

$ sudo apt install libreoffice

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The successful execution of the command indicates that the LibreOffice has been installed on your system. However, you can check the version as follows.

$ libreoffice --version

Moreover, you can run the LibreOffice from the terminal as shown below.

$ libreoffice

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The launch page contains various LibreOffice utilities that can be used to create a document, a drawing, a database, a mathematical equation, and much more.

How to install LibreOffice on Ubuntu 22.04 & LinuxMint20 using the graphical interface

The graphical interfaces of Ubuntu 22.04 and LinuxMint20 are user-friendly enough to install the available applications from the software center. The following steps are performed to install LibreOffice on Ubuntu and linuxMint20.

Step 1: Open the Ubuntu Software app from the Ubuntu dock on the desktop.

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Step 2: Navigate to the search bar placed on the menu bar. Type “libreoffice” and hit enter to continue. The LibreOffice will appear in the search bar.

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Click on it to continue and you will find the following interface. Now, click on the “Install” button.

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Provide your password to proceed with installation

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The installation would take a few moments.

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Upon completion of the installation, the “Install” button would be replaced by the uninstall icon which states that LibreOffice has been installed successfully.

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Moreover, you can launch any utility of LibreOffice from the applications menu.

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How to remove LibreOffice from Ubuntu 22.04

The LibreOffice comprises advanced level office suits utilities which are necessary for a Linux user. However, if you want to install any other office suite such as OpenOffice then you might need to remove LibreOffice. The below-mentioned command will remove LibreOffice and all its utilities from Ubuntu 22.04.

$ sudo apt autoremove libreoffice* --purge

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The successful execution of the command shows that LibreOffice has been removed from Ubuntu 22.04.

Conclusion

LibreOffice is a cross-platform office suite equipped with various programs such as LibreOffice Draw, LibreOffice Writer, LibreOffice Calc, and so on. These programs assist the users of various communities to accomplish their tasks. This post guides you to install LibreOffice on Ubuntu 22.04 and LinuxMint20. The basic functionality of Ubuntu and LinuxMint is alike as LinuxMint is an Ubuntu-based distro and Ubuntu is a Debian-based distro of Linux.

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