wordprocessing
Digital text editing
Wordprocessing is using software to create, edit, and format text documents.
The term emerged in the 1970s as dedicated machines and later personal computers replaced typewriters for office work.
Microsoft Word dominates the category, though wordprocessing now happens across countless applications.
Also spelled as two words: word processing.
Array of input keys
- cursorOn-screen position indicator
- caretSymbol marking insertions
- typingEntering text via keyboard
- backspaceKeyboard's leftward eraser
arrow keys · home key · end key · shortcut keys · ctrl+c · character count · insertion point · dictation
Written or electronic file
- textWritten or printed words
- formatArrangement and presentation style
- fontCharacter style set
- spacingInterval arrangement between objects
alignment · page · layout · header · footer · margin · paragraph · template
Severance or reduction
- copyIdentical reproduction made
- pasteThick sticky substance
- undoReverse a prior action
- redoPerform once more
insert · delete · find · replace · clipboard · bold · italic · underline
Web-based text editor
- PagesApple word processor
- WordPerfectDocument creation software
- UlyssesGreek hero, Latinized
- LaTeXTechnical document preparation system
Arranging text for print
- paginationSequential numbering of sheets
- print previewOnscreen document mockup
- mail mergeAutomated document personalization
- exportForeign-bound sale
PDF · print layout · columns · page numbers · running head · widow · orphan · justification
keyboard
Array of input keys
backspace · arrow keys · home key · end key · shortcut keys · ctrl+c · character count · insertion point · dictation · voice typing
document
Written or electronic file
spacing · alignment · page · layout · header · footer · margin · paragraph · template · styles
cut
Severance or reduction
redo · insert · delete · find · replace · clipboard · bold · italic · underline · highlight
Google Docs
Web-based text editor
- PagesApple word processor
- WordPerfectDocument creation software
- UlyssesGreek hero, Latinized
typesetting
Arranging text for print
- paginationSequential numbering of sheets
- print previewOnscreen document mockup
- mail mergeAutomated document personalization
export · PDF · print layout · columns · page numbers · running head · widow · orphan · justification · kerning
wordprocessinghandwriting
Manual letter formation
penmanship · longhand · calligraphy · pen and paper · writing by hand
wordprocessingletterpress
Printing from raised surfaces
engraving · stone carving · chiseling · oral tradition · typesetting
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