Word processing is the use of a computer to create, edit, save, and print documents. Popular word processors include Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Corel WordPerfect, offering features such as collaboration, grammar checking, and text formatting. These programs are versatile and widely used for various document types, including letters, reports, and resumes.
Word processing is the use of a computer to create, edit, save, and print documents. Popular word processors include Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Corel WordPerfect, offering features such as collaboration, grammar checking, and text formatting. These programs are versatile and widely used for various document types, including letters, reports, and resumes.
PROCESSOR EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGIES What is word processing?
The act of utilizing a
computer to produce, edit, save, and print documents Examples and Top Uses of a Word Processor
A word processor is one of the most used
computer programs because of its versatility in creating a document
Book, Document, Help Documentaton
Journal, Letter, Marketing Plan
Memo, Report
Résumé Example of Word Processor Programs
Although Microsoft Word is the most
popular word processor available, other options are available. Below are some popular word processors
Abiword., Apple iWork, Apple TextEdit
Corel WordPerfect, Dropbox Paper, Google Docs
Writer, Word Pad, Microsoft Works
TextMaker, WordGraph, Textilus
Features of a word processor
Adjust the layout Auto Correct Auto Format
Capable of modifying Corrects common Applies formatting to text, the margins, size, and spelling errors well as e.g. number listing, bullet, layout of a document. capitalization hyperlinks. Features of a word processor
Collaboration Copying, cutting, and Find
Help multiple people work pasting Ability to quickly find on the same document at Text can be copied or cut and any word or text in the same time. pasted into the current any size of the document or another document. document. Features of a word processor
Grammar Checker Headers and footers Indentation and lists
Proofreads documents for Add headers and footers to Set and format tabs, bullet grammar, writing styles, a document and can be sentence structure errors and customized according to lists, and number lists. reading statistics. your preferences. Features of a word processor
Insert tables Import data Template
Import and format data from A document that contains the Add tables to a document. formatting necessary for a CSV, database, or another source. specific document type Features of a word processor
Text formatting Text Wrap Thesaurus
Changing the font, font size, Look up alternatives to a Adjusts how the image word without leaving the font color, bold, italicizing, underline, etc. behaves around other objects program. Features of a word processor
Macros Mail Merge Mailers and labels
A feature that allows you to Setup macros to Create mailers or create document and merge print labels. perform common tasks. the them with another document or data file. Features of a word processor
Multimedia Multiple windows Search and Replace
Insert clip art, charts, You can have additional Search and replace any text images, pictures, and video windows with other documents throughout a document. into a document. for comparison or move text between documents. Features of a word processor
Spelling and Grammar Tables Word wrap
Word processors can detect the Checks for spelling and organize information edges of a page or container and grammar errors in a into rows and columns automatically wrap the text using document. word wrap.