Calligra Suite is a collection of office and graphics applications developed by the KDE community. Its core programs provide word processing, spreadsheet calculations, presentation creation and vector drawing within a shared application framework.
The suite originated as a successor to KOffice and takes a modular approach to productivity software. Its applications are designed to work together while remaining useful independently. Calligra uses the OpenDocument Format for its principal office documents and provides import facilities for other widely used formats.
The current suite uses Qt and KDE Frameworks, with a redesigned interface that brings common editing and formatting tools into sidebars. It is suitable for users who prefer applications that integrate with the KDE desktop, although running KDE Plasma is not a requirement.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Calligra Words – word processor for creating documents containing formatted text, images, tables and other elements.
- Calligra Sheets – spreadsheet application with formulas, functions, charts and tools for organising numerical data.
- Calligra Stage – presentation editor for creating slides containing text, graphics, images and multimedia.
- Calligra Karbon – vector graphics editor for creating illustrations, diagrams, logos and other scalable artwork.
- OpenDocument support – uses ODF formats for text documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
- Document interoperability – provides import and export filters for a range of common office file formats.
- Integrated graphics – allows office documents to incorporate shapes, drawings, charts and other visual elements.
- Styles and formatting – provides tools for controlling document appearance and maintaining consistent layouts.
- Spreadsheet calculations – supports mathematical functions, cell references and formula-based data processing.
- Presentation design – provides slide layouts, transitions and animation effects.
- Vector editing – offers paths, shapes, gradients and other tools for scalable illustrations.
- Shared editing framework – maintains consistent document handling and interface elements across the suite.
- Customisable interface – provides configurable toolbars, sidebars and editing controls.
- Extensible architecture – supports additional document filters and application functionality through plugins.
Website: www.calligra.org
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Developer: KDE
License: GNU General Public License v2.0 and GNU Lesser General Public License v2.0
Calligra Suite is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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