How to Install LibreOffice on Linux: Two Easy Methods

Installing LibreOffice via APT

• 💡 The simplest method for Ubuntu/Debian users involves opening the terminal and using the command sudo apt install libreoffice.
• 🚀 After installation, you can verify the version by typing libreoffice --version in the terminal.
• 🎯 LibreOffice Calc can be launched to confirm the application is working.

Pros and Cons of APT Installation

• ✅ Automatic Updates: The apt method allows for automatic updates when you run sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade.
• ⚠️ Older Version: This method may install an older version of LibreOffice compared to downloading directly from the official website.

Uninstalling and Manual Installation

• 🧹 To uninstall the apt version, you can use the appropriate uninstall command (though not explicitly shown, it's implied before proceeding).
• 💻 The second method involves downloading the latest Linux 64-bit .tar.gz archive from the official LibreOffice website.
• 📂 After downloading, extract the archive using tar xvzf <archive_name.tar.gz> in the terminal.

Installing from Official .deb Packages

• 📁 Navigate into the extracted folder, then into the DEBS subfolder.
• 🛠️ Install all .deb packages using the command sudo dpkg -i *.deb to ensure you have the newest version.
• 🚀 This manual installation method provides the latest version of LibreOffice, which was version 25.8.4 in this demonstration, newer than the apt version (24.2.7.2).
• 🔍 Verification after manual installation involves checking the application list or launching LibreOffice Calc, as libreoffice --version may not work directly.