Word Processing is using a computer to create, edit, and print documents. Of all computer applications, word processing is the most commonly used. To perform word processing - a computer, word processing software and a printer are required.
Word processing software enables the user to do the following:
1. To create a document
2. Store it electronically on a USB or on a computer
3. Display it on a screen
4. Modify or format it by entering commands and characters from the keyboard
5. Print the document on a printer
Word processors can create multiple types of files, including text files (.txt), rich text files (.rtf), HTML files (.htm & .html), and Word files (.doc & .docx). Some word processors can also be used to create XML files (.xml).
A word processor should not be confused with a text editor, such as Notepad, that only allows editing and creating plain text documents.
