calligrapresenter

calligrapresenter [options] [file...]

file...
    One or more paths to presentation files (e.g., .odp, .ppt) to be opened by Calligra Stage upon launch. If no file is specified, the application starts with an empty document or template selection.

--fullscreen
    Launches Calligra Stage in fullscreen mode. This is particularly useful for immediately starting a presentation without window decorations or desktop elements.

--help
    Displays a short help message detailing common command-line options for the application.

--version
    Shows the version information of Calligra Stage.

--author
    Displays information about the authors of the Calligra Stage application.

--license
    Shows the license under which Calligra Stage is distributed (typically LGPL/GPL).

calligrapresenter is the executable name for Calligra Stage, the presentation component of the Calligra Office Suite. It is an open-source application designed for creating, editing, and presenting professional-quality slideshows. As part of the KDE ecosystem, it offers a user-friendly graphical interface for designing presentations with various elements, including text, images, shapes, charts, and multimedia.

Users can apply diverse transitions and animations to slides, manage master slides for consistent branding, and export presentations to various formats, including PDF and OpenDocument Presentation (ODP). While its primary mode of operation is interactive through its GUI, the command-line interface allows for opening specific presentation files or launching the application with certain display configurations, making it a flexible tool for both design and delivery.

calligrapresenter is primarily a graphical application, meaning most advanced features and presentation controls are accessible only through its GUI. Command-line options are mainly for launching, opening files, or basic display settings. Its availability and performance are dependent on the Calligra Suite installation and underlying KDE/Qt libraries. While it supports common formats, compatibility with very complex or proprietary presentation features from other suites (like Microsoft PowerPoint) might vary.

Calligra Stage primarily uses the OpenDocument Presentation (ODP) format as its native file type. It also provides filters for opening and saving files in other popular formats, including Microsoft PowerPoint's PPT and PPTX, though full fidelity may vary with complex documents.

As a native KDE application, calligrapresenter integrates seamlessly with the KDE Plasma Desktop environment, adhering to KDE's visual guidelines and leveraging its underlying technologies for features like file dialogs, printing, and clipboard management.

calligrapresenter is the modern executable name for what was formerly known as KPresenter, the presentation application of the KOffice suite. With the significant rewrite and restructuring of KOffice, it was rebranded as Calligra Stage as part of the Calligra Suite, first released in 2012. This transition aimed to modernize the codebase and improve integration with newer KDE technologies. It continues to be developed as a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) project, offering a native KDE alternative for presentation creation.

libreoffice --impress(1), kpresenter(1), okular(1), unoconv(1)