WORD PROCESSORS
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word processor is software or a device that allows users to create, edit and
print documents. It enables us to write text, store it
electronically, display it on a screen, modify it by entering commands and characters from the keyboard and print
it. Of all computer applications, word
processing is the most common. Today, most word processors are delivered either
as a cloud service or as software
that users can install on a PC or mobile device.
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word processor is a software program capable of creating, storing and printing
typed documents. Today, the word processor is one of the most frequently used
software programs on a computer, with Microsoft Word being the most popular
word processor. Word processors can create multiple types of files, including
text files (.txt), rich text files (.rtf), HTML files (.htm and .html) and Word
files (.doc and .docx). Some word processors can also be used to create XML
files (.xml).
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word processor should not be confused with a text editor, such as Notepad, that only allows editing and creating plain text documents. In a word processor, we are presented with
a blank white sheet as shown below. The text is added to the document area and
after it has been inserted formatted or adjusted to our preference. Below is an
example of a blank Microsoft Word window with areas of the window highlighted.
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