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Word processing software is used in educational  fields for  creating  question papers, proposals, official
                 documents etc.
                   FEATURES OF A WORD PROCESSOR

                 The important features of a word processor that make it useful are as follows:

                 Ð ÐEditing: In a word processor, a document can be easily edited  without making the document messy. There
                   is no need to retype the whole text while doing alterations.

                 Ð Ð Interface: A word processor provides a layout i.e. interface which makes it convenient to type documents
                   without using paper or stationery.
                 Ð Ð Navigation between Pages: A user can instantly move from one page to another in a word processor to
                   view or edit it.
                 Ð Ð Formatting: A word processor provides various options for formatting the text. For example, the user can
                   change the font colour, size, style, etc.

                 Ð Ð Graphics: Graphics can be added in the document. Word processors come with a variety of tools for
                   creating designs and drawing shapes.

                 Ð Ð Spelling and Grammar: A word processor can detect spelling and grammatical mistakes in a document
                   and provide suggestions to rectify them.

                 Ð Ð OLE: Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) is a feature in word processors that enables linking or embedding
                   different objects, like equations, photos, charts, etc. from other applications into a page in a document.

                 Ð Ð Mail Merge: Multiple copies of the same document can be generated which can be sent to different
                   recipients using the mail merge feature.

                 Ð Ð AutoCorrect: It is a feature of a word processor that helps automatic correction of misspelt words.
                 Ð Ð Find & Replace: A word processor helps to search for a word or phrase in a document and also helps to
                   replace a particular word or phrase in the entire document or a part of the document.

                   WORD PROCESSING APPLICATIONS
                 Some commonly used word processors are as follows:






                     Lyx        Focus Writer    LibreOffice Writer  OpenOffice Writer  WPS Office       Microsoft Word

                 Some web-based word processors are also available, like Office 365 Word and Google Docs. In this unit, we
                 will learn about LibreOffice Writer, which is a part of the LibreOffice suite.
                   LIBREOFFICE

                 LibreOffice is a free and open-source office productivity suite. The latest version of LibreOffice is currently
                 available for download from https://www.libreoffice.org/download/download-libreoffice/. It supports multiple
                 languages and can be used on various platforms, including Windows, Mac, and Linux. LibreOffice uses the
                 Open Document Format (ODF) for document publishing.
                 The suite’s components are well-integrated and share a consistent interface, making it user-friendly and easy
                 to learn. LibreOffice includes several applications: Writer for word processing, Calc for spreadsheets, Impress
                 for presentations, Base for databases, Draw for drawing, and more. It also supports opening and saving files
                 in many popular formats, such as Microsoft Office, HTML, XML, WordPerfect, and PDF.





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