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Word processor

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The JW-10, a pioneering Japanese word processor from 1978, on display at the Toshiba Science Museum in Kawasaki, Japan.

A word processor is a special tool that helps people write and fix text. It lets you type words, correct mistakes, and change how the text looks before sharing it.

In the past, early word processors were special machines just for writing. Today, most word processors are programs that run on everyday computers like smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers.

Some popular word processor programs that many people use today are LibreOffice Writer, Google Docs, and Microsoft Word. These programs help people write letters, stories, reports, and many other kinds of documents easily.

Word processors started as simple machines and later joined with computers. They make writing and editing much easier and more fun. Whether you are writing a story for school or a letter to a friend, a word processor can help you do it better.

Images

An image of the Toshiba JW-P22 word processor, an early electronic typing device.
An old electronic word processor from 1997 made by Sharp.
A screenshot of WordStar 3.0, an early word-processing computer program.

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