OnlyOffice
OnlyOffice integration allows users to edit documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) directly in the browser within Chamilo, without downloading them.
What OnlyOffice Provides
Document editing — Edit .docx, .xlsx, .pptx files in the browser
Format compatibility — Full compatibility with Microsoft Office formats
No desktop software needed — Everything runs in the browser
Real-time collaborative editing depends on the OnlyOffice Document Server itself; Chamilo's plugin opens and saves documents through the server but does not add or restrict that capability.
Configuration
Install OnlyOffice Document Server on your server (or use the OnlyOffice cloud service)
In Chamilo platform settings, configure:
OnlyOffice Document Server URL — The address of your OnlyOffice server
Secret key — For secure communication between Chamilo and OnlyOffice
Enable the integration
How It Works
Once configured, users see an Edit with OnlyOffice option when viewing supported document types in the Documents tool. Clicking it opens the document in the OnlyOffice editor within the Chamilo interface.
Changes are saved back to Chamilo's document storage automatically.
Tips
Separate server recommended — Like BigBlueButton, OnlyOffice Document Server should run on its own server for best performance
HTTPS required — Both Chamilo and OnlyOffice should be served over HTTPS for the integration to work
Check formats — OnlyOffice works best with Office formats (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx). Other formats may have limited editing support.
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