What is a word processor

A word processor is a computer program that provides special capabilities beyond that of a text editor and usually provides a graphical user interface. The term originated to distinguish editors that were "easy to use" from conventional text editors and to suggest that the program was more than just an "editor." An early user of this term was Wang, which made a popular workstation system designed especially for secretaries and anyone else who created business letters and other documents.

The most popular word processors are WordPerfect, now owned by Corel, and Microsoft Word.

In general, word processors screen the user from structural or printer-formatting markup (although WordPerfect and other word processors optionally let you see the markup they insert in your text). Without visible markup, it's possible to describe a word processor as having a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) user interface.

How does a business use a word Processor?

a business uses word proccesors for chrats, tables, notes, letters, webpages

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