Installing Libreoffice on Ubuntu 22.04

Libreoffice is the most popular office suite in the Linux world. The LibreOffice suite comprises applications for word processing, spreadsheets, slideshows, drawings etc. It supports many document formats including MS office formats. Libreoffice is available in the software repositories of most of the Linux distributions. It includes several applications:

  1. Writer: A word processor similar to Microsoft Word, allowing users to create and edit documents with advanced formatting options.

  2. Calc: A spreadsheet application akin to Excel, supporting complex calculations, charts, and data analysis.

  3. Impress: A presentation tool comparable to PowerPoint, enabling users to create visually appealing slideshows.

  4. Draw: A vector graphics editor for creating diagrams, flowcharts, and illustrations.

  5. Base: A database management system for creating and managing databases.

  6. Math: A formula editor for creating mathematical equations and expressions.

Installing using apt

Libreoffice can be installed using below commands.

sudo apt update
sudo apt install libreoffice

The version coming in the official repository is a bit old. For the latest version, go for installation using Snap or Flatpak.

Install using Snap

Run the below command to install latest version of Libreoffice using Snap.

sudo snap refresh
sudo snap install libreoffice

Installing using Flatpak

Run the below command to install latest version of Libreoffice using Flatpak.

flatpak install flathub org.libreoffice.LibreOffice

Installing using PPA

Libreoffice is also having a PPA with latest versions. Use the below commands for installation.

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:libreoffice/ppa
sudo apt update