Despite the compatibility of OpenOffice with other major office suites, issues arise when exchanging documents with other office tools. Users report difficulties when they try to open, edit or save documents that were created in OpenOffice with other office applications. Additionally, there are issues with converting file formats, causing compatibility problems and hindering seamless interaction between OpenOffice and other office tools. This leads to inconvenience and productivity loss, especially when collaborating with individuals who use different office suites. Therefore, resolving these issues is crucial for effective and smooth use of OpenOffice in various work environments.

A potential solution lies in the continuous adjustment and optimization of OpenOffice's compatibility functions. The development of an update or module specifically aimed at correcting existing compatibility issues can help to eliminate these obstacles. This could include, for example, improved support for various file formats and error-free conversion between them. This would allow documents created in OpenOffice to be easily opened, edited, and saved with other office suites. The goal is to simplify the interaction between OpenOffice and other office tools and to enable smooth, effective collaboration.