Week 2 : Word Processor

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.

• Abiword.
• Apple iWork - Pages.
• Apple TextEdit - Apple macOS included word processor.
• Corel WordPerfect.
• Google Docs (online and free).
• LibreOffice -> Writer (free).
• Microsoft Office -> Microsoft Word.
• Microsoft Works (discontinued).
• OpenOffice -> Writer (free).
• Sun StarOffice (discontinued).

( https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/w/word-processor.htm )

     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 :

1. 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.
2. On the Review tab, under Comments, click New.
3. 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:

1. Using Language Tools (Grammar checker, spell checker, thesaurus, etc)
2. Using Reference Tools
3. Using Review Tools
4. Using Formatting Tools