What is 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 be used to create
multiple types of files, including text files (.txt), rich text files (.rtf),
HTML files (.htm & .html), and Word files (.doc & .docx). Some word
processors can also be used to create XML files (.xml).
Features of a word processor
Unlike a basic plaintext editor, a word
processor offers dozens of additional features that can give your document or
other text a more professional appearance. Below is a listing of some of the
most popular features of a word processor.
- Text formatting - Changing the font, font size,
font color, bold, italicizing, underline,
etc.
- Copying, cutting, and pasting - Once
text has been entered into a documented it can be copied or cut and
pasted anywhere in the current document or another document.
- Multimedia - Insert clip art,
charts, images, pictures, and video into a document.
- Spelling and Grammar - Checks for
spelling and grammar errors in a document.
- Adjust the layout - Capable of
modifying the margins, size,
and layout of a document.
- Find - Word processors give you the
ability to quickly find any
word or text in any size of the document.
- Search and Replace - You can use
the Search
and Replace feature to replace any text throughout a document.
- Indentation and lists - Set and
format tabs, bullet lists,
and number
lists.
- Insert tables - Add tables to
a document.
- Word wrap - Word processors can detect
the edges of a page or container and automatically wrap the text
using word
wrap.
- Header and footer - Being able to
adjust and change text in the header and footer of
a document.
- Thesaurus - Look up alternatives to a
word without leaving the program.
- Multiple windows - While working on a
document, you can have additional windows with
other documents for comparison or move text between documents.
- AutoCorrect - Automatically correct
common errors (e.g., typing "teh" and having it autocorrected to
"the").
- Mailers and labels - Create mailers or
print labels.
- Import data - Import and format data
from CSV, database, or
another source.
- Headers and footers - The headers and footers of
a document can be customized to contain page numbers, dates, footnotes,
or any text of all pages of the document or specific pages.
- Merge - Word processors allow data from
other documents and files to be automatically merged into
a new document. For example, you can mail merge names
into a letter.
- Macros - Setup macros to
perform common tasks.
- Collaboration - More modern word
processors can help multiple people work on the same document at the same
time.
Examples and top uses of a
word processor
When it comes to computer programs,
a word processor is one of the most used programs on a computer because of its
versatility in creating a
document. Below
is a list of the top examples of how you could use a word processor.
- Book - Write a book.
- Document - Any text document that
requires formatting.
- Help documentation - Support
documentation for a product or service.
- Journal - Keep a digital version of
your daily, weekly, or monthly journal.
- Letter - Write a letter to one or more
people. Mail
merge could also be used to automatically fill in the name,
address, and other fields of the letter.
- Marketing plan - An overview of a plan
to help market a new product or service.
- Memo - Create a memo for employees.
- Report - A status report or book
report.
- Résumé - Create or maintain your résumé.
Examples of word processor
programs
Although Microsoft Word is the
most popular word processor available, other options are available. Below is a
listing of different word processors in alphabetical order.
In this meeting, Mr.Dedy taught us about
word processor , and to be honest there are lot of things that i don’t know
before like adding comments, make some paperwork with unique easier way, using
thesaurus and several function of options.
Mr.dedy
gave an assigment to assess 2 other people's worksheets in Microsoft
word by implementing the steps learned as follows
*How to adding some comments :
- Select the text or item that you want to comment on,
or click to insert the cursor near the text that you want
to comment on.
- On the Review tab, under Comments,
click New.
- Type the comment text in the comment balloon.
With this assignment,I learned a lot
about word processors, especially the use of Microsoft Word, which still has
many functions and uses that I don't know such as adding comments, using
thesaurus and other optional functions.
And I complete understand on
using Word Processor for English language learning, particularly on:
- Using Language Tools (Grammar checker, spell
checker, thesaurus, etc)
- Using Reference Tools
- Using Review Tools
- Using Formatting Tools
