ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

OpenDocument software

OpenDocument software is a set of programs that allow you to create and edit digital documents like text files, spreadsheets, presentations, and graphics.

Think of it like building blocks that help you put together a big puzzle. You start by choosing which type of document you want to create or edit (maybe you want to write a story, make a chart, or design a picture). Then, you use the blocks to arrange and organize the information you want to include in your document.

But what sets OpenDocument software apart is that it's designed to work with many different types of computers and programs. That means you can make something on your laptop and share it with your friend who uses a different computer or program without worrying about it becoming all jumbled up or unreadable.

So it's like having a set of really good blocks that you can use to build anything you want, and you know that other people can also use the same blocks to build the same things even if they have different kinds of blocks.