What are some documents you can create with word processing software What type of document do you think you will create most often *?

Word Processing refers to the act of using a computer to create, edit, save and print documents. In order to perform word processing, specialized software (known as a Word Processor) is needed. One example of a Word Processor is Microsoft Word, but other word processing applications are also widely used. Examples include: Microsoft Works Word Processor, Open Office Writer, Word Perfect and Google Drive Document..

These programs allow users to create a wide variety of documents including (

The editing and formatting capabilities of the word processor demonstrate the application's true power. Text can be inserted, edited, moved, copied or deleted within your document and the appearance of the text can be modified in numerous ways. Most word processors also give your the ability to check your spelling and grammar and many have built in dictionaries and other tools to assist you in your writing.

The remainder of this lesson will introduce you to a few of the basic concepts and functions of Word Processing and then provide you with links to tutorials which will assist you in expanding your skills using Microsoft Word, the standard word processing software application at Broome Community College.

Word Processing Terminology

Links to Tutorials, How-to Videos and Documents

What are 3 types of documents you could use a word processor to create?

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