OpenOffice supports a traditional file-based office workflow. Keep editable masters in an appropriate format and test exchange with collaborators, especially when their documents use newer features that may not translate cleanly between office suites.
Use OpenDocument files as editable masters and export PDFs when the layout should remain fixed. Test incoming Microsoft Office documents before adopting them as templates. Keep a separate backup of important files and review compatibility if your collaborators rely on newer proprietary features.
