Yeah, that minimization issue is a weird thing with Libre Office (affects Calc too, not just Writer). I’m quite sure the journal file is not related to that since I don’t have that file on my machine. For the minimization issue, you have to carefully drag it back out so the window expands. Also, you can try this:
Well, I started with Linux in May 2020 and this is my first encounter with it. But you have helped enormously as now I know, its not me or something I have done. Thank you.