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Using open formats
You do not need any special software to save your document in an open format.
Software such as Microsoft Office Suite, will 'automatically' save your document in a closed format like Microsoft Word (DOC).
But you have the option to save in an open format alternative using the Save as... drop down menu.
For example, OpenDocument Text Document (ODT format) is an open format that can be used for most text documents.
Example: Saving a document as an open format, using Microsoft Word
Go to Save as...
You can then select between different format options.
Microsoft Word (* doc) is selected as default.
Select 'OpenDocument Text Format' (ODT) and then save the document.
Learn more
- See our blog post on What you need to know about open formats
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