COOL LibreOffice Technology in the browser - Common Knowledge Scout

# COOL - LibreOffice Tech in the Browser > [! note]- > The content of this page is generated by audio/video transcription and text transformation from the content and links of this source. Source: [https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-5932-cool-libreoffice-technology-in-the-browser/](https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-5932-cool-libreoffice-technology-in-the-browser/) <video src="https://video.fosdem.org/2025/h2213/fosdem-2025-5932-cool-libreoffice-technology-in-the-browser.av1.webm" controls></video> ## Summary & Highlights: Collabora Online (COOL) leverages LibreOffice technology to deliver collaborative document editing in any modern browser. This session highlights the improvements in usability, performance, and feature-set of Collabora Online, emphasizing its deployment ease and simplicity. The session also explores new features like automatic documents, autotext, and integrations with platforms like WordPress, Drupal, and XWiki. COOL's commitment to open source collaboration and community involvement is evident, encouraging participants to engage and contribute. **Introduction to Collabora Online** Collabora Online, or COOL, represents a significant advancement in collaborative document editing, utilizing LibreOffice technology to allow users to edit documents in a browser. This session introduces the improvements made in usability, deployability, and performance, making it easier for users to engage with the software effectively. **New Features and Integrations** The session covers recent features like automatic document creation, autotext, and integrations with popular platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, and XWiki. These features enhance the collaborative experience by simplifying document creation and editing processes, making it accessible for users in various sectors, including government and education. **Community and Contribution** Emphasizing the importance of community involvement, the session encourages participants to contribute to the development and improvement of Collabora Online. The open-source nature of the project allows for continuous enhancements driven by community feedback and contributions, fostering a collaborative environment for innovation. **Technical and Security Enhancements** Technical advancements in COOL include improved security measures, interoperability, and user experience optimizations. The session discusses the use of Linux namespaces for container security and highlights efforts to enhance interoperability with industry standards like PDF 2.0 and OpenXML, ensuring a secure and seamless user experience. ## Importance for an eco-social transformation Collabora Online's integration of LibreOffice technology into web browsers promotes eco-social transformation by democratizing access to collaborative tools, fostering inclusivity in digital workspaces. The open-source nature of COOL encourages community involvement, allowing eco-social designers to contribute to and benefit from a platform that supports sustainable and ethical practices. The software's ability to integrate with platforms like WordPress and Drupal offers practical applications for eco-social designers seeking to enhance digital collaboration and communication. However, challenges remain in ensuring widespread adoption and addressing potential security concerns associated with open-source deployments. Overcoming these hurdles requires continued community engagement and collaboration with stakeholders to promote sustainable and ethical digital transformation. ## Slides: | | | | --- | --- | | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_001.jpg\|300]] | The introductory slide presents Michael Meeks, CEO, discussing COOL: LibreOffice technology in the browser. It references a biblical quote emphasizing the importance of seeking 'the good way' for rest and guidance, symbolizing the pursuit of effective, ethical technological solutions. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_002.jpg\|300]] | This slide introduces Writer, highlighting its capability for collaborative text document editing, emphasizing the seamless integration of this feature into the browser environment. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_003.jpg\|300]] | The slide focuses on Calc, showcasing its ability to facilitate collaborative spreadsheet editing, enhancing productivity and collaboration through browser-based access. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_004.jpg\|300]] | Impress is introduced as a tool for collaborative presentations, enabling users to work together on presentation projects directly in the browser, streamlining the creation process. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_005.jpg\|300]] | This slide presents Draw, a tool for collaborative diagramming, allowing users to collaboratively create and edit diagrams, enhancing visual communication and teamwork. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_006.jpg\|300]] | The slide discusses Collabora's availability on Android and iOS, highlighting the flexibility of running either a WebView component for collaboration or a standalone app hosting the COOL server for offline editing. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_007.jpg\|300]] | The slide lists recent features added to Collabora Online, indicating continuous improvements and updates to enhance user experience and functionality. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_008.jpg\|300]] | This slide discusses the use of scripting for automatic document creation, allowing users to link databases to templates and streamline report and contract generation, enhancing efficiency. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_009.jpg\|300]] | The slide introduces AutoText, a feature that simplifies document creation by allowing users to choose from a database of standardized text, enhancing productivity. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_010.jpg\|300]] | This slide elaborates on the AutoText feature, showcasing its capability to handle complex document elements like graphics, tables, and fields within the browser. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_011.jpg\|300]] | User Dictionaries are introduced, highlighting the ease of customization, allowing users to tailor dictionaries to their specific needs, improving text accuracy. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_012.jpg\|300]] | The slide discusses updates to the commenting feature, enhancing collaboration by allowing users to interact and respond to comments within documents. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_013.jpg\|300]] | The slide introduces the '@ users' feature, enabling users to mention others in comments, facilitating direct communication and collaboration within documents. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_014.jpg\|300]] | This slide presents full-width comments, allowing users to write comprehensive comments that can encompass significant portions of text, enhancing document collaboration. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_015.jpg\|300]] | Nested Replies and comment permissions are introduced, allowing users to manage comment threads and permissions, with thanks to OSI for supporting these enhancements. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_016.jpg\|300]] | The slide highlights additional integrations with platforms, enhancing the versatility and applicability of Collabora Online in various digital environments. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_017.jpg\|300]] | WordPress integration is discussed, showcasing easy installation of plugins that facilitate document collaboration directly within WordPress sites. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_018.jpg\|300]] | The slide introduces Drupal integration, enhancing content management capabilities by allowing collaborative document editing within the Drupal environment. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_019.jpg\|300]] | This slide highlights the command for integrating Collabora Online with Drupal, acknowledging the support from DIGIT for these enhancements. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_020.jpg\|300]] | XWIKI Integration is introduced, enabling collaborative editing of wiki page attachments in various document formats, enhancing knowledge sharing. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_021.jpg\|300]] | The slide discusses UX enhancements, focusing on improving user experience by incorporating new features and optimizations. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_022.jpg\|300]] | UI logging and charting are introduced, providing insights into user interactions without compromising privacy, enhancing user experience analysis. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_023.jpg\|300]] | Deeper Style Features are discussed, adding desktop-like functionality to the browser environment, enhancing document styling capabilities. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_024.jpg\|300]] | The slide presents the power of styles, highlighting the spotlight feature that allows users to easily manage and apply styles within documents. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_025.jpg\|300]] | This slide focuses on presentations, showcasing enhancements that improve the presentation creation and delivery experience. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_026.jpg\|300]] | The slide is likely a continuation of presentation-related features, although specific details are not provided. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_027.jpg\|300]] | The Presenter Console is introduced, offering features like a timer, slide previews, and notes, enhancing presentation delivery. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_028.jpg\|300]] | The slide discusses the ability to present within a window, offering flexibility for users with large screens or specific presentation needs. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_029.jpg\|300]] | 3D Transitions are introduced, enhancing the visual appeal of presentations with advanced transition effects. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_030.jpg\|300]] | The slide likely continues the discussion on presentation features, although specific details are not provided. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_031.jpg\|300]] | Snap to Align is introduced, improving the alignment of elements within presentations, enhancing visual design. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_032.jpg\|300]] | Custom Object Interactions are discussed, allowing users to create interactive elements within presentations, enhancing engagement. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_033.jpg\|300]] | Optimizations are highlighted, including faster loading times and support for high-resolution displays, enhancing presentation performance. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_034.jpg\|300]] | Security and Administration features are discussed, highlighting efforts to improve server security and administrative efficiency. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_035.jpg\|300]] | Deployment Help for admins is introduced, offering resources and guidance to streamline server setup and management. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_036.jpg\|300]] | Rootless containers are discussed, enhancing security by reducing privileges required to run containers, although challenges remain with certain security profiles. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_037.jpg\|300]] | Interoperability and Standards are discussed, showcasing efforts to enhance compatibility with industry standards and improve document exchange. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_038.jpg\|300]] | The slide introduces industry-leading export options, offering flexibility in document formats and advanced PDF features. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_039.jpg\|300]] | Interoperability improvements are highlighted, including new metric-compatible fonts developed in collaboration with Google. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_040.jpg\|300]] | Further interoperability improvements are discussed, including compliance with OpenXML standards and new Excel functions. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_041.jpg\|300]] | COOL Contributors & Translators are acknowledged, highlighting the community's role in the project's development and success. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_042.jpg\|300]] | Top Contributors are listed, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Collabora Online. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_043.jpg\|300]] | Top Translators are acknowledged, highlighting their contributions to making Collabora Online accessible in multiple languages. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_044.jpg\|300]] | The slide thanks over 40 translators for their support, acknowledging their role in translating Collabora Online into over 85 languages. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_045.jpg\|300]] | Thanks are extended to partners, customers, and the community, recognizing their support and contributions to the project's success. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_046.jpg\|300]] | Conclusions encourage participation in Collabora Online, highlighting recent improvements and inviting community involvement to continue enhancing the platform. | ![[FOSDEM 2025/assets/COOL-LibreOffice-Technology-in-the-browser/preview_047.jpg\|300]] | The final slide thanks attendees and provides contact information for Collabora, ending with a reflective biblical quote emphasizing enduring faith and vision. ## Links [Slides as Hybrid PDF](https://fosdem.org/2025/events/attachments/fosdem-2025-5932-cool-libreoffice-technology-in-the-browser/slides/237988/2025-02-0_DdMOIah.pdf) [Video recording (AV1/WebM)](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/h2213/fosdem-2025-5932-cool-libreoffice-technology-in-the-browser.av1.webm) [Video recording (MP4)](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/h2213/fosdem-2025-5932-cool-libreoffice-technology-in-the-browser.av1.mp4) [Video recording subtitle file (VTT)](https://fosdem.org/2025/events/attachments/fosdem-2025-5932-cool-libreoffice-technology-in-the-browser/subtitles/237988/2025-02-0_DdMOIah.vtt)