On February 27, 2025, The Document Foundation announced the release of LibreOffice 25.2.1, the first minor update of version 25.2. This free and open-source office suite is available for Windows (Intel, AMD, and ARM), macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), and Linux.
A Privacy-Respecting Office Suite
LibreOffice stands out for its commitment to user privacy. Unlike some large tech companies, this suite does not seek to exploit your personal data. It provides you with complete control over your documents and digital life, without commercial interference or proprietary lock-in strategies.
Interfaces That Suit Your Habits
Whether you prefer a traditional or modern interface, LibreOffice adapts to your needs. It optimizes the available screen space so that features are always within reach. This flexibility ensures a smooth user experience, regardless of your device.
Compatibility with Standard and Open Formats
LibreOffice supports standard ISO formats, including ODF (Open Document Format) and Microsoft's proprietary OOXML format. However, the OOXML format contains many artificial complexities that can pose problems for users expecting to use a standard format. With this compatibility, you can confidently create, edit, and share documents without fearing interoperability issues.
Unique Technology for a Consistent Experience
LibreOffice's technology platform is the only one on the market that allows for the consistent development of desktop, mobile, and cloud versions. This guarantees a uniform user experience and fully interoperable documents, regardless of the device used.
Recommendations for Businesses
For corporate deployments, The Document Foundation recommends the LibreOffice Enterprise family. These versions, offered by ecosystem partners, provide additional features, service level agreements (SLAs), and security patches backported for several years.
Documentation and Support
English manuals for LibreOffice 25.2's Writer and Impress are available for download. Users can also obtain first-level technical support from volunteers via mailing lists and the Ask LibreOffice site.
Explore New Features in Video
To learn more about the new features of LibreOffice 25.2, explanatory videos are available on PeerTube and YouTube.
Download LibreOffice 25.2.1
LibreOffice 25.2.1 is available for download on the official site. For those who prefer a version that has undergone more testing and bug fixes, LibreOffice 24.8.5 is also available.
Support The Document Foundation
Users, free software advocates, and community members can support The Document Foundation and the LibreOffice project by making a donation.
In conclusion, LibreOffice 25.2.1 continues to strengthen its position as a free and open-source office suite, offering users a solid alternative to proprietary solutions while respecting their privacy and providing unparalleled flexibility.
Frequently Asked Questions about LibreOffice 25.2
What’s new in LibreOffice 25.2?
What are the main improvements to Writer in LibreOffice 25.2?
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Improved change tracking: By clicking on a tracked change, the corresponding entry in the "Manage Changes" window is highlighted, making it easier to manage numerous changes in long documents.
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Additions of "Group" and "Mono" controls in the Asian phonetic guide, allowing users to annotate an entire selection or each character individually.
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Ability to set a default zoom level for opening documents, regardless of the zoom level saved in each document.
What’s new in Calc?
- Support for Kamenický and Mazovia encodings, improving compatibility with certain historical data.
What improvements have been made to the user interface?
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On Windows, panning and zooming on touchscreen screens now work correctly.
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The recent documents list accessible via File > Recently Used Documents has been enhanced with a checkbox "[x] Current Module Only," allowing users to filter the list by module.
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It is now possible to control hyphenation from the Properties panel in the sidebar.
What’s new regarding application themes?
- LibreOffice now allows users to customize the application theme independently from the system or desktop environment theme. Customization options are available in Tools > Options > LibreOffice > Appearance.
What accessibility improvements have been made?
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System settings that disable animations are now more consistently respected. Additionally, finer control is available in the LibreOffice settings.
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User interface elements now report an accessible ID that assistive technologies can use to reliably identify a particular element, which is already utilized by screen readers like Orca on Linux and NVDA on Windows.
What file format improvements have been made?
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LibreOffice 25.2 can now read and write in ODF version 1.4 format.
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Inserted text tags are now imported as underlined text.
These enhancements reinforce LibreOffice's commitment to providing a free, high-performance office suite accessible to all.
