Word processor

Sometimes abbreviated as WP, a word processor is a software program capable of creating, storing, and printing documents. Unlike the standard typewriter, users using word processors have the ability of creating a document and making any changes anywhere in the document. This document can also be saved for modification at a later time or to be opened on any other computer using the same word processor.

Tip: A word processor should not be confused with a text editor such as Microsoft Notepad that only allows editing and creating plaintext documents.

Examples of commercial word processors

• Apple iWork - Pages
• Corel WordPerfect
• Microsoft Office -> Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Works
• Sun StarOffice

Also see: Doc, Word, Word processing