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# LibreOffice Writer Options

These settings determine the way text documents that are created in LibreOffice are handled. It is also possible to define settings for the current text document. The global settings are automatically saved.

To access this command...

Open a text document, choose LibreOffice - Preferences Tools - Options - LibreOffice Writer.

## General

Specifies general settings for text documents.

## View

Defines the default settings for displaying objects in your text documents and also the default settings for the window elements.

## Formatting Aids

In LibreOffice text and HTML documents, defines the display for certain characters and for the direct cursor.

## Grid

Specifies the settings for the configurable grid on your document pages. This grid helps you determine the exact position of your objects. You can also set this grid in line with the "magnetic" snap grid.

## Basic Fonts (Western)

Specifies the settings for the basic fonts.

## Basic Fonts (Asian)

Specifies the settings for the basic Asian fonts if Asian language support has been activated under LibreOffice - Preferences Tools - Options - Languages and Locales - General.

## Basic Fonts (CTL)

Specifies the settings for basic fonts for complex text layout languages if their support has been activated under LibreOffice - Preferences Tools - Options - Languages and Locales - General.

## Print

Specifies print settings within a text or HTML document.

## Table

Defines the attributes of tables in text documents.

## Changes

Defines the appearance of changes in the document.

## Compatibility

Specifies compatibility settings for text documents. These options help in fine-tuning LibreOffice when importing Microsoft Word documents.

## AutoCaption

Specifies the settings for captions that are automatically added to inserted objects.

## Mail Merge Email

Specifies the user information and server settings for when you send form letters as email messages.

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