Word processor program

A document being edited in the LibreOffice word processor

A word processor program is an application program that provides word processing functions. The most basic of them include input, editing, formatting, and output of rich text.

Word processor programs running on general purpose computers, including smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers.

The functions of a word processor program are typically between those of a simple text editor and a desktop publishing program; Many word processing programs have gained advanced features over time providing similar functionality to desktop publishing programs.[1][2][3]

Common word processor programs include LibreOffice Writer, Google Docs and Microsoft Word.

  1. ^ Bruce Byfield. "Advanced Layout with LibreOffice Writer". linux-magazine.com. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
  2. ^ Amanda Presley (28 January 2010). "What Distinguishes Desktop Publishing From Word Processing?". Brighthub.com. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  3. ^ "How to Use Microsoft Word as a Desktop Publishing Tool". PCWorld. 28 May 2012. Archived from the original on 19 August 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2018.

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