Beverly, It sounds as though you are using an old version of OpenOffice. You need to download a current version of the software. Go to: https://www.openoffice.org/download/ and follow all instructions including the information that Dave already provided.
As a courtesy I have sent you a copy of this message. If you’re not subscribed to the users list you may not see all of the responses to your inquiry. Please respond to: users@openoffice.apache.org so that all users can assist you. Sent from my iPhone > On May 15, 2020, at 2:41 AM, Moderator <b...@apache.org> wrote: > > The following post has been going round in moderation for a couple of > days, so I am redirecting it to the user support list, along with a > possible solution. > >> From: Beverly Jackson <atlas...@comcast.net> >> Subject: Update >> >> My MacBook Pro came supplied with OpenOffice which I have using for a >> number of years and on which all my files and correspondence are >> stored. My MacBook was recently updated with macOS Catalina and I >> have been advised that OpenOffice must be updated to run now. I would >> appreciate your assistance in taking care of this update as soon as >> possible because I cannot access reports that I need and cannot do the >> work I need to do. >> >> Your prompt attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated. >> >> Beverly Jackson > > Beverly, > > Hundreds, maybe thousands, of people are running Apache OpenOffice on > macOS Catalina without any problems. > > You have not said exactly what the problem is, but it maybe the macOS > Gatekeeper issue described and solution given in Q&A #5 of the > OpenOffice forum tutorial: > https://forum.openoffice.org/en/forum/viewtopic.php?f=74&t=89283&p=420635&hilit=Mac+FAQ#p420635 > Also on the Apple website: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202491 > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.apache.org > For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.apache.org >