I installed libreoffice 5.3 from ppa link text but when I start libreoffice it shows the splash screen and nothing else
Version is LibreOffice 5.3.3.2 30m0(Build:2), in Ubuntu 14.04.5 LTS
I had similar problem with debian 9 (32bit) and libreoffice 5.2.7. As a last resort I installed debian 9 as 64bit version and the problem was solved.
Please check your ubuntu installation: dpkg --print-architecture
I have had this problem relating to libre office trying to use opencl when it can’t.
To fix:
- open a terminal
- run:
SAL_DISABLE_OPENCL=1 soffice
(exactly like above) - libre office should open
- open Tools → Options → LibreOffice → OpenCL and disable the option “Allow use of OpenCL”
Next time you start Libre Office, it should just work normally.