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ODT Output

LeafPress can generate OpenDocument Text (.odt) files — the open standard format supported by LibreOffice, Google Docs, and other office suites.

Usage

# Generate ODT
leafpress convert /path/to/project -f odt -o dist/

# Generate all formats at once
leafpress convert /path/to/project -f all -o dist/

What You Get

The ODT output includes:

  • Styled headings — color-matched to your branding
  • Cover page — logo, company name, project title, version, date
  • Table of contents — text-based TOC listing all pages
  • Formatted content — paragraphs, bold, italic, inline code, links
  • Tables — with header row styling and borders
  • Code blocks — monospace font with light gray background
  • Lists — bullet and numbered lists with nesting
  • Blockquotes — italicized with attribution
  • Footer — branding and git version info on every page

Features

Feature Supported
Branding (logo, colors, company) Yes
Cover page Yes
Table of contents Yes
Headings (H1-H4) Yes
Bold / Italic / Code Yes
Tables Yes
Code blocks Yes
Lists (bullet, numbered) Yes
Blockquotes Yes
Images (local files) Yes
Admonitions Yes
Mermaid diagrams Yes
Annotations Yes
Page footer Yes

Options

All standard CLI options apply:

leafpress convert . -f odt \
    --config leafpress.yml \
    --no-cover-page \
    --no-toc \
    -o dist/

Limitations

  • SVG images are not supported — odfpy only handles raster formats (PNG, JPEG). SVG logos are skipped with a warning; use PNG or JPEG for full compatibility

Compatibility

ODT files can be opened with:

  • LibreOffice Writer (full support)
  • Google Docs (import via upload)
  • Microsoft Word (File → Open, or convert on import)
  • Apple Pages (import support)
  • OnlyOffice (full support)

When to Use ODT

  • Open-source workflows where DOCX is not preferred
  • LibreOffice users who want native format support
  • Cross-platform sharing with a vendor-neutral format
  • Government or institutional contexts that require open standards