word processor
Digital typing program
A word processor is software for creating, editing, and formatting text documents.
Before personal computers, the term referred to dedicated machines—essentially typewriters with memory and screens.
Word processors replaced typewriters for most writing tasks: I typed my thesis in a word processor.
The category is now dominated by Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
Character style set
- boldCourageous and daring
- italicSlanted letter style
- underlineLine beneath text
- highlightMost notable part
align · indent · margins · line spacing · paragraph · bullet · numbering · headers
Severance or reduction
- copyIdentical reproduction made
- pasteThick sticky substance
- undoReverse a prior action
- redoPerform once more
find · replace · select · delete · insert · drag · track changes · comments
Web-based text editor
- WordPerfectDocument creation software
- LibreOfficeFree office suite
- OpenOfficeFree office software suite
- PagesApple word processor
TextEdit · WYSIWYG · desktop publishing · application · program · suite · platform · interface
Original text before publication
- draftPreliminary version of text
- letterWritten symbol or message
- memoBrief internal message
- reportFormal written findings
essay · resume · template · file · save · open · export · print
Array of input keys
- keystrokesButton presses when typing
- cursorOn-screen position indicator
- typing speedKeyboard input rate
- touch typingTyping without watching keys
backspace · autocomplete · carpal tunnel · ergonomics · dictation · voice typing · transcription · home row
font
Character style set
highlight · align · indent · margins · line spacing · paragraph · bullet · numbering · headers · footers
cut
Severance or reduction
redo · find · replace · select · delete · insert · drag · track changes · comments · revision
Google Docs
Web-based text editor
- WordPerfectDocument creation software
- LibreOfficeFree office suite
- OpenOfficeFree office software suite
Pages · TextEdit · WYSIWYG · desktop publishing · application · program · suite · platform · interface · toolbar
manuscript
Original text before publication
report · essay · resume · template · file · save · open · export · print · PDF
keyboard
Array of input keys
- keystrokesButton presses when typing
- cursorOn-screen position indicator
- typing speedKeyboard input rate
touch typing · backspace · autocomplete · carpal tunnel · ergonomics · dictation · voice typing · transcription · home row · qwerty
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Manual letter formation
pen and paper · typewriter · dictation · calligraphy · stone tablet
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Tabular data organizer
audio editor · code editor · database software · database · number cruncher
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