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# LibreOfficeDev Python Scripts Help

LibreOfficeDev provides an Application Programming Interface (API) that allows controlling the LibreOfficeDev components with different programming languages by using the LibreOfficeDev Software Development Kit (SDK). For more information about the LibreOfficeDev API and the Software Development Kit, visit https://api.libreoffice.org

This help section explains the most common Python script functions for LibreOfficeDev. For more in-depth information please refer to the Designing & Developing Python Applications on the Wiki.

## Working with Python Scripts in LibreOfficeDev

You can execute Python scripts choosing Tools - Macros - Run Macro. Editing scripts can be done with your preferred text editor. Python scripts are present in various locations detailed hereafter. You can refer to Programming examples for macros illustrating how to run the Python interactive console from LibreOfficeDev.

The LibreOfficeDev scripting framework for Python is optional on some GNU/Linux distributions. If it is installed, selecting Tools - Macros - Run Macro and checking Application Macros for the presence of HelloWorld – HelloWorldPython macro is sufficient. If absent, please refer to your distribution documentation in order to install the LibreOfficeDev scripting framework for Python.

Assigning Scripts in LibreOfficeDev

Setting up an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Python

Python Scripts Organization and Location

Running Python Interactive Console

Programming with Python Scripts

Python programming examples

Calling Basic Macros from Python

Creating Python Scripts with ScriptForge

## LibreOfficeDev Python Modules

msgbox module

scriptforge module

uno module

#### Help about the Help

The Help references the default settings of the program on a system that is set to defaults. Descriptions of colors, mouse actions, or other configurable items can be different for your program and system.

The LibreOfficeDev Help

The Help Index

Bookmarking Help pages

Contents - The Main Help Topics

Getting Support