Word processor

A word processor (WP) is a device or computer program that provides for input, editing, formatting, and output of text, often with some additional features.
<a href="/facts/Word_processor_(electronic_device)/BNpRK4WC">Early word processors</a> were stand-alone devices dedicated to the function, but current word processors are <a href="/facts/Word_processor_program/wVTuGtlN">word processor programs</a> 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 <a href="/facts/Text_editor/jPCgtbvN">text editor</a> and a <a href="/facts/Desktop_publishing/gUPtzSnH">desktop publishing</a> program; Many word processing programs have gained advanced features over time providing similar functionality to desktop publishing programs.
Common word processor programs include <a href="/facts/LibreOffice_Writer/yKJw6vhp">LibreOffice Writer</a>, <a href="/facts/Google_Docs/y2RYkhAQ">Google Docs</a> and <a href="/facts/Microsoft_Word/HPSu5W4j">Microsoft Word</a>.

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Word processor