Word Processing

A word processing program is an office application that enables users to create, edit, format and print textual documents. It also offers commands that enables users to format a document so that they can create an attractive appearance.

USAGES OF WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE

1) A word processing software (word processor) allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics.

2) It provides the ability to create, check spelling, edit and format a document on the screen before printing it to paper.

3) A word processing software can be used to produce documents such as letters, memos, reports, fax cover sheets, mailing labels, newsletters, and web pages. Examples of word processing software are Microsoft Word, StarOffice Writer, TexMaker and Corel WordPerfect.

3) Some features of word processing include the capability of:

i) creating and editing document

ii) defining the size of paper on which to print and specifying the margin

iii) changing the shape and size of characters

iv) organising texts in newsletter-style columns

v) incorporating many types of graphical images

vi) typing words in a paragraph continually without processing the ENTER key at the end of each line

vii) reviewing the spelling of a document (spelling checker)

viii) inserting header and footer in a document drawing tables of any size or shape.

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