20 features of word processing

Device or computer program used for writing and editing documents

A word processor (WP)^[1][2] is a device or computer program that provides for input, editing, formatting, and output of text, often with some additional features.

5 uses of word processing

Early word processors were stand-alone devices dedicated to the function, but current word processors are word processor programs running on general purpose computers.

The functions of a word processor program fall somewhere between those of a simple text editor and a fully functioned desktop publishing program.

While the distinction between a text editor and a word processor is clear&#;namely the capability of editing rich text&#;the distinctions between a word processor and a desktop publishing program has become unclear as word processing software has gained features such as ligature support added to the version of Microsoft Word.^[3][4]

Common word processor programs include LibreOffice W