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How to Open ODT ODS and ODP Files

Use browser-local text previews for OpenDocument text, spreadsheets and presentations.

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Work through this in order

  1. Identify whether the file is ODT, ODS or ODP.
  2. Choose the matching OpenDocument viewer.
  3. Review extracted paragraphs, rows or slide text.
  4. Check the source when repeated cells or styles may be flattened.
  5. Use LibreOffice or another editor for precise page layout and formulas.

Use the matching tool

Inspect a local copy with ODT Document Text Reader. After the check, save or repair files only using trusted software that supports the format.