LibreOffice is now available as a productivity app on Meta Quest VR
LibreOffice is now available in virtual reality for the first time on Meta Quest headsets, expanding beyond its usual desktop and mobile platforms. This is a big step for the open-source office suite, which has long been known as a flexible tool for creating and viewing documents on many devices. Now, it stands alongside other productivity apps in Meta’s growing virtual workspace.
The Document Foundation has released LibreOffice Viewer for Meta Horizon OS, offering a VR-ready version of its Android app. Users can open many file types, including OpenDocument formats like ODT, ODS, ODP, and ODG, as well as Microsoft Office files such as DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, DOC, XLS, and PPT. The app primarily lets you view documents, but it also offers basic editing features for simple changes in VR.
This launch comes as Meta works to turn Quest headsets into useful tools for work, not just entertainment. Microsoft already offers Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on the platform, showing Meta’s goal to make VR a real workspace. LibreOffice gives users an open-source option, so they don’t have to rely only on commercial apps. Since the app is based on Android, it didn’t require many changes and runs as a two-dimensional floating window rather than a fully immersive VR experience.
LibreOffice Viewer uses the same rendering technology as the desktop version, which should help keep file compatibility and formatting accurate, even with complex documents. Early feedback shows the VR version looks a lot like the Android app, with no major changes and a focus on stability. On Quest, it works like other productivity windows, showing up as a floating screen similar to Meta’s web browser or Microsoft’s apps.
A key difference between LibreOffice Viewer and some other Quest apps is that it works offline. Microsoft’s VR productivity apps need an internet connection because they use web versions. LibreOffice Viewer keeps working even without an internet connection, making it a reliable choice for people who need steady access to their files, whether for personal or professional use.
Before launching on Meta Quest, LibreOffice Viewer was already available on some Android-based extended reality devices through regular app stores or other platforms. Some Quest users tried sideloading it, but inconsistent rendering made it less useful. The development team fixed these issues before the official release by setting a default window size and improving performance, resulting in a more stable experience.
Bringing LibreOffice to virtual reality is another move toward combining productivity software with immersive technology. Instead of seeing VR only as a place for games or entertainment, this update supports the idea of headsets as portable workspaces where you can access documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, just as you would on a laptop or desktop. It shows ongoing progress in making virtual workspaces more capable and flexible, while giving users more choices.
