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Isn't just awkward that you use a different app? How do you explain?

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[–] cb_desu@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I only use LibreOffice and don't tell anyone. It has only been a problem once when a client wanted me to use Word so she could keep track of changes. As a freelancer I wasn't about to go and use Word for one client. I just submitted the work as a PDF and they never brought it up again.  

[–] rsolva@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

LibreOffice Writer can also keep track of changes and it is compatible with Word 👍