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Clear LibreOffice Cache on Mac

Clearing the cache resets LibreOffice to its default settings, which resolves startup crashes and broken toolbars. This process does not delete your saved documents, as they reside separately from the application profile.

Last updated: November 1, 20262 min read

Clear the LibreOffice cache without guessing

LibreOffice data usually takes 100 MB – 2 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.

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Application: LibreOffice
Typical data size: 100 MB – 2 GB
Category: Office
File Location: ~/Library/Application Support/LibreOffice

LibreOffice cache folders you can clear

LibreOffice has no separate cache folder. Its folders hold settings and your own data, so there is nothing to clear safely by hand.

What the LibreOffice cache holds

Specific to LibreOffice

The app stores all preferences, extensions, and recovery data in a single user profile folder. When this profile becomes corrupted, settings may fail to save or the program may crash upon launch. Clearing it removes these configuration files but preserves your actual work. Your documents remain saved wherever you originally stored them.

What happens after you clear LibreOffice

The next time you open the app, it rebuilds the profile with factory defaults. You will lose custom toolbars, autocorrect entries, and installed extensions. The first launch may take slightly longer as the new profile initializes. Since LibreOffice requires no account, you do not need to sign in again.

Back up your custom settings if you wish to keep them.Quit the app completely before removing the profile folder.Restart the app to generate a fresh default profile.Reinstall any necessary extensions or adjust preferences as needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes.

Will I lose my custom keyboard shortcuts?

Yes, clearing the cache resets all keyboard shortcuts to their default values.

Do I need to reactivate LibreOffice after clearing?

No, the software is free and open-source, so no license or account reactivation is required.