Creating an app that’s meant to be a mobile substitute for Microsoft Office is an ambitious undertaking, even when you’re not aiming to replicate all, or even most, of the heavyweight’s functionality.

The first computer that office workers encounter is often a dedicated word processor–basically a smart typewriter with memory storage capability, a display screen and special built-in software for ...

With the likes of Google, Adobe and others angling to develop online competitors, reviewers took a look at OpenOffice.org 3.0 ahead of its launch to see what it brings to the table. With ...