INTRODUCTION TO WORD PROCESSING

Word processing is the process of creating a word document and involves typing, editing, formatting and printing of text document using a word processor.

The file extension of word document is .doc or .docx

Word processor is a tool or program that can be used to create, edit, format, store and print a document that contains text and graphics.

Examples of word processors

• Microsoft Word,
• Corel WordPerfect,
• Lotus WordPro,
• Apple Pages,
• org Writer, etc.

 Text editors are simple word processors that are generally used to type without any special formatting. Text editors are mainly used to create small notes, memos and programs.

Examples of common text editors are:

• Notepad,
• Notepad++,
• Gedit etc.

TYPES OF WORD PROCESSORS

• Manual word processors – Type Writer
• Electronic Word Processors – MS Word, Lotus WordPro

 PURPOSE OF WORD PROCESSING

Word processors are mostly;

• Used for writing letters,
• Used for writing reports,
• Used for writing projects,
• Used for writing books,
• Used for writing essays,
• Used for writing memos,
• Used for writing resumes (cvs) etc.