Do all people know what word processors are? Maybe, I just thought. But I really thought also that some of the people who live in rural areas did not know it. Do you think why? Simply because they do not have the power of electricity in their areas, or if they have it, they do not have their own computer maybe because they can not afford to buy it. Now do you realized that even simple way of knowing word processors that I am sure most of us who lives in urban places already cognizant with it, if you do not have the chance or opportunity to be acquainted with these, you will not know it.
Word processors, more formally known as document preparation system are computer applications used for the production of nay sort of printable material including composition, editing, formatting, and possibly printing. Word processors may also refer to an obsolete type of stand-alone office machine, popular in the 1970s until 80s, combining the keyboard text-entry and printing functions of an electric typewriter with a dedicated computer for the editing of text. Although features and design varied between manufacturers and models, with new features added as technology advanced, word processors for several years usually featured a monochrome display and the ability to save documents on memory cards or diskettes. Later models introduced innovations such as spell-checking programs, increased formatting options, and dot-matrix printing. As the more versatile combination of a personal computer and separate printer became commonplace, the word processor disappeared. These are also descended from early text formatting tools which sometimes called text justification tools, from their only real capability. Word processing was one of the earliest applications for the personal computer in office productivity. Although early word processors used tag-based markup for document formatting, most modern word processors take advantage of a graphical user interface. Most powerful systems consisting of one or more programs that can produce any arbitrary combination of images, graphics, and text, the latter handled with type-setting capability. There are different kinds of word processors which are the Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, AbiWord, LyX, KWord,
Microsoft Word is Microsoft's word processing software and the most widely used computer word processing system; Microsoft estimates over five hundred million people use the Office suite, which includes Word. It was first released in 1983 under the name Multi-Tool Word for Xenix systems.[1][2][3] Versions were later written for several other platforms including IBM PCs running DOS (1983), the Apple Macintosh (1984), SCO UNIX, OS/2 and Microsoft Windows (1989). It is a component of the Microsoft Office system; however, it is also sold as a standalone product and included in Microsoft Works Suite. Beginning with the 2003 version, the branding was revised to emphasize Word's identity as a component within the Office suite; Microsoft began calling it Microsoft Office Word instead of merely Microsoft Word. The latest releases are Word 2007 for Windows and Word 2008 for Mac OS X.
WordPerfect is a word processor which dominated the market from the mid- 1980s to early-1990s, particularly for machines running Microsoft’s MS-DOS operating system.
AbiWord is a free software word processor. It has a comprehensive language database with multiple languages. It also has support for tables and footnotes, as well as a spell checker and an advanced grammar checking system. It was originally started by SourceGear Corporation as the first component of AbiSuite, as part of a plan to create a full Office Suite that would be Free Software. However, SourceGear gradually moved on to other business interests, and now the AbiWord project is run by a team of volunteer developers. AbiWord is part of GNOME Office, a collection of office applications with some degree of integration.
LyX is a document processor that encourages an approach to writing based on the structure of your documents and not simply their appearance. It combines the power and flexibility of Tex/LaTeX with ease of use of a graphical interface. This results in world-class support for creation of mathematical content ( via a fully integrated equation editor ) and structured documents like academic articles, theses, and books. In addition, staples of scientific authoring such as reference list and index creation come standard. But you can also use LyX to create a letter or a novel or a theatre play or film script. A broad array of ready, well-designed documents layouts are built in.
KWord is a frame-based word-processing and desktop publishing application. It is capable of creating demanding and professional looking documents. Whether you are a corporate or home user, production artist or student, Word will prove a valuable and easy to use tool for all your word processing and layout needs. This can be used to place components in precise locations, as with many professional DTP applications. KWord can also handle huge amounts of texts and allows you to do professional markup with ease.
WordStar is a word processor application, published by MicroPro International, originally written for the CP/M operating system but later ported to DOS, which enjoyed a dominant market share during the early to mid-1980s. It is the most feature-rich and easy-to-use word processor available for this operating system, and became a de facto standard. WordStar was the last commercial word processor supporting the CP/M operating system. MacWrite is a word processor application released along with the first Apple Macintosh systems in 1984. it was the first such program that was widely available to the public to offer WYSIWYG operation, with multiple fonts and styles. Together with MacPaint, it was one of the two original “ killer applications ” that propelled the adoption and popularity of the GUI in general, and the Mac in particular.
WordStar in no longer developed maintained or sold by its owner, it is effectively abandonware. But it is still actively used by several hundred members of the WordStar Users Group Mailing List. They provide technical support for each other via the long-running mailing list which started in May 1996 and has continued to this day without interruption ( but with one major move from Cuenet to WordStar2 in 2003 ). There are also free downloads of updated macros and scripts, printer and mouse drivers, and other utilities on the WordStar Users Group web pages. WordStar is still considered by many to be one of the best examples of a “ writing program ”. Because it was designed for text-only display devices with only a single, functional typeface, the primary focus was on the text, without direct onscreen WYSIWYG formatting. Because typesetting and layout were secondary or tertiary functions left for after the document was written, edited, and proofread, the writer was not distracted by the many formatting possibilities presented by later word processors.
Word processors can also be distinguished from several other related forms of software. Text editors include modern examples which are Notepad, BBEdit, Kate, and Gedit were the precursors of word processors. While offering facilities for composing and editing text, they do not format documents. This can be done by batch document processing systems, starting with TJ-2 and RUNOFF and still available in such systems as LaTeX as well as programs that implement the paged-media extensions to HTML and CSS.
These text editors are now used mainly by programmers, website designers, and computer system administrators. They are also useful when fast startup times, small file sizes, editing speed and simplicity of operation are preferred over formatting. Later desktop publishing programs were specifically designed to allow elaborate layout for publication, but often offered only limited support for editing. Typically, desktop publishing programs allowed users to import text that was written using a text editor or what we called word processor. Almost all word processors enable users to employ styles, which are used to automate consistent formatting of text body, titles, subtitles, highlighted text, and so on. Styles greatly simplify managing the formatting of large documents, since changing a style automatically changes all text that the style has been applied to. Even in shorter documents styles can save a lot of time while formatting. However, most help files refer to styles as an “ advanced feature ” of the word processor, which often discourages users from using styles regularly.
It is very simple nowadays on how to choose a word processor that corresponds to your needs. I will recommend to you to just visit any website about word processorsin the internet.
Word processors, more formally known as document preparation system are computer applications used for the production of nay sort of printable material including composition, editing, formatting, and possibly printing. Word processors may also refer to an obsolete type of stand-alone office machine, popular in the 1970s until 80s, combining the keyboard text-entry and printing functions of an electric typewriter with a dedicated computer for the editing of text. Although features and design varied between manufacturers and models, with new features added as technology advanced, word processors for several years usually featured a monochrome display and the ability to save documents on memory cards or diskettes. Later models introduced innovations such as spell-checking programs, increased formatting options, and dot-matrix printing. As the more versatile combination of a personal computer and separate printer became commonplace, the word processor disappeared. These are also descended from early text formatting tools which sometimes called text justification tools, from their only real capability. Word processing was one of the earliest applications for the personal computer in office productivity. Although early word processors used tag-based markup for document formatting, most modern word processors take advantage of a graphical user interface. Most powerful systems consisting of one or more programs that can produce any arbitrary combination of images, graphics, and text, the latter handled with type-setting capability. There are different kinds of word processors which are the Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, AbiWord, LyX, KWord,
Microsoft Word is Microsoft's word processing software and the most widely used computer word processing system; Microsoft estimates over five hundred million people use the Office suite, which includes Word. It was first released in 1983 under the name Multi-Tool Word for Xenix systems.[1][2][3] Versions were later written for several other platforms including IBM PCs running DOS (1983), the Apple Macintosh (1984), SCO UNIX, OS/2 and Microsoft Windows (1989). It is a component of the Microsoft Office system; however, it is also sold as a standalone product and included in Microsoft Works Suite. Beginning with the 2003 version, the branding was revised to emphasize Word's identity as a component within the Office suite; Microsoft began calling it Microsoft Office Word instead of merely Microsoft Word. The latest releases are Word 2007 for Windows and Word 2008 for Mac OS X.
WordPerfect is a word processor which dominated the market from the mid- 1980s to early-1990s, particularly for machines running Microsoft’s MS-DOS operating system.
AbiWord is a free software word processor. It has a comprehensive language database with multiple languages. It also has support for tables and footnotes, as well as a spell checker and an advanced grammar checking system. It was originally started by SourceGear Corporation as the first component of AbiSuite, as part of a plan to create a full Office Suite that would be Free Software. However, SourceGear gradually moved on to other business interests, and now the AbiWord project is run by a team of volunteer developers. AbiWord is part of GNOME Office, a collection of office applications with some degree of integration.
LyX is a document processor that encourages an approach to writing based on the structure of your documents and not simply their appearance. It combines the power and flexibility of Tex/LaTeX with ease of use of a graphical interface. This results in world-class support for creation of mathematical content ( via a fully integrated equation editor ) and structured documents like academic articles, theses, and books. In addition, staples of scientific authoring such as reference list and index creation come standard. But you can also use LyX to create a letter or a novel or a theatre play or film script. A broad array of ready, well-designed documents layouts are built in.
KWord is a frame-based word-processing and desktop publishing application. It is capable of creating demanding and professional looking documents. Whether you are a corporate or home user, production artist or student, Word will prove a valuable and easy to use tool for all your word processing and layout needs. This can be used to place components in precise locations, as with many professional DTP applications. KWord can also handle huge amounts of texts and allows you to do professional markup with ease.
WordStar is a word processor application, published by MicroPro International, originally written for the CP/M operating system but later ported to DOS, which enjoyed a dominant market share during the early to mid-1980s. It is the most feature-rich and easy-to-use word processor available for this operating system, and became a de facto standard. WordStar was the last commercial word processor supporting the CP/M operating system. MacWrite is a word processor application released along with the first Apple Macintosh systems in 1984. it was the first such program that was widely available to the public to offer WYSIWYG operation, with multiple fonts and styles. Together with MacPaint, it was one of the two original “ killer applications ” that propelled the adoption and popularity of the GUI in general, and the Mac in particular.
WordStar in no longer developed maintained or sold by its owner, it is effectively abandonware. But it is still actively used by several hundred members of the WordStar Users Group Mailing List. They provide technical support for each other via the long-running mailing list which started in May 1996 and has continued to this day without interruption ( but with one major move from Cuenet to WordStar2 in 2003 ). There are also free downloads of updated macros and scripts, printer and mouse drivers, and other utilities on the WordStar Users Group web pages. WordStar is still considered by many to be one of the best examples of a “ writing program ”. Because it was designed for text-only display devices with only a single, functional typeface, the primary focus was on the text, without direct onscreen WYSIWYG formatting. Because typesetting and layout were secondary or tertiary functions left for after the document was written, edited, and proofread, the writer was not distracted by the many formatting possibilities presented by later word processors.
Word processors can also be distinguished from several other related forms of software. Text editors include modern examples which are Notepad, BBEdit, Kate, and Gedit were the precursors of word processors. While offering facilities for composing and editing text, they do not format documents. This can be done by batch document processing systems, starting with TJ-2 and RUNOFF and still available in such systems as LaTeX as well as programs that implement the paged-media extensions to HTML and CSS.
These text editors are now used mainly by programmers, website designers, and computer system administrators. They are also useful when fast startup times, small file sizes, editing speed and simplicity of operation are preferred over formatting. Later desktop publishing programs were specifically designed to allow elaborate layout for publication, but often offered only limited support for editing. Typically, desktop publishing programs allowed users to import text that was written using a text editor or what we called word processor. Almost all word processors enable users to employ styles, which are used to automate consistent formatting of text body, titles, subtitles, highlighted text, and so on. Styles greatly simplify managing the formatting of large documents, since changing a style automatically changes all text that the style has been applied to. Even in shorter documents styles can save a lot of time while formatting. However, most help files refer to styles as an “ advanced feature ” of the word processor, which often discourages users from using styles regularly.
It is very simple nowadays on how to choose a word processor that corresponds to your needs. I will recommend to you to just visit any website about word processorsin the internet.
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