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Some common word processors are:
OpenOffice Writer Microsoft Word
AbiWord KWord
WordPerfect Lyx
In this section we will discuss about Word Processing package in reference to OpenOffice Writer.
FEATURES OF A WORD PROCESSOR
The important features of word processor that make it useful are:
Editing: In a word processor, editing of a document can be easily done without making the
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document messy. There is no need to retype the whole document while doing alterations.
Interface: A word processor provides layout i.e., interface which makes it convenient to type
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document without using paper or stationery.
l Navigation between pages: A user can easily switch from one page to any other page of a
document instantly in a word processor to view or to edit it.
Formatting: A word processor provides various options for formatting the text, for e.g., the user
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can change the look of the document by changing its font colour, size, style, appearance, etc.
Graphics: In a word processor, graphical pictures can be added in the document. Various tools to
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draw figures are also present in many word processors.
l Spelling and Grammar: Word processor can detect the spelling and grammatical mistakes in a
document and provide suggestions to rectify them.
OLE: In a word processor, there is an Object Linking and Embedding feature that helps to link
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or embed various objects in a document from outside. These objects can be charts, equations,
cliparts, pictures, etc.
l Mail Merge: In word processor, multiple copies of the same document can be generated which
can be sent to different recipients or destinations or addresses using mail merge feature.
l Auto Complete: Auto Complete feature of a word processor helps in automatic typing of certain
words, phrases, symbols, etc. Such words may be frequently used words or may be some special
words like name, phone number, etc. which has been frequently used in the document.
l Find and Replace: Word processor helps to search a word or phrase in the document and also
helps to replace a particular word or phrase in the entire or a part of the document.
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