In Base there are no Options under the Tools menu. Where are they?

I have v6.4.7.2 and have installed JRE but in Base, there in no ‘Options’ to select under the Tool menu item. Where is it?

My version 6.4.7.2 on Windows 10 shows:

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  • Are you on macOS (then look at LibreOffice -> Preferences)?
  • Are you using a non-standard UI setting (Tabbed, etc…)?

Sorry, I should have said that this is a new installation under macOS Big Sur. What I see is: Screenshot 2021-04-26 at 11.21.50.png (I only get this link when I try to copy a screenshot). No options under the Tools menu. I can’t find a way of getting LibreOffice to link with a JRE. This means that I can’t do anything.

No options under the Tools menu.

What does my comment state in parenthesis, if you are on macOS?

I can’t find a way of getting LibreOffice to link with a JRE.

You need a JDK on macOS (Frequently asked questions - General - The Document Foundation Wiki)


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