LibreOffice is a free and open-source office suite that comes pre-installed in many Ubuntu versions. However, if I need to install the latest version or remove it for any reason, I can do so easily using terminal commands.

In this guide, I’ll show you how to install and uninstall LibreOffice on Ubuntu step by step.

How to Install / Uninstall LibreOffice in Ubuntu

 

Method 1: Install LibreOffice Using APT

Ubuntu’s default package manager makes it easy to install LibreOffice. Here’s how:

Update the package list:

sudo apt update

Install LibreOffice:

sudo apt install libreoffice -y

Verify Installation:

libreoffice --version

Now, I can open LibreOffice from the applications menu or by running:

libreoffice

 

Method 2: Install LibreOffice Using Snap

If I want to install LibreOffice as a Snap package, I can do so with:

sudo snap install libreoffice

Snap packages are self-contained and include all dependencies, ensuring the latest version is installed.

 

Method 1: Remove LibreOffice Installed via APT

If LibreOffice was installed via APT, I can remove it using:

sudo apt remove --purge libreoffice* -y

To remove any leftover dependencies and configuration files:

sudo apt autoremove -y
sudo apt clean

 

Method 2: Remove LibreOffice Installed via Snap

If I installed LibreOffice via Snap, I can remove it with:

sudo snap remove libreoffice

 

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