Word Processor, Text Editor And Their Uses With differences

The difference between Word Processor and Text Editor

A 'word processor' is a 'computer program' that provides for input, editing, formatting and output of text, often with some additional features. Currently, word processors are word processor programs running on general purpose computers. The final step in word processing came with the coming of the personal computer in the 1980s and with the subsequent creation of word processing software. Word processing systems that would create much more complex and capable text were developed.

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Word processing includes a number of tools to format your documents. For example, you can organize your text into columns, add page numbers, insert illustrations and images etc. The functions of a word processor program fall somewhere between those of a simple text editor and a fully functioned desktop publishing program.

Some of the functions of word processing software include:

Creating, editing, saving and printing documents.
Copying, pasting, moving and deleting text within a document.
Formatting text, such as font type, underlining, bolding or italicizing.
Creating and editing tables.
Inserting elements from other software, such as illustrations or photographs.
Correcting spelling and grammar.

Examples and the uses of a word processor

When it comes to computer programs, a word processor is one of the most used programs on a computer because of its versatility in creating a documents. Below is a list of the top examples of how you could use a word processor.

Book - To write a book.
Document - Any text document that requires formatting.
Memo - Create a memo for employees.
Help documentation - Support documentation for a product or service.
Journal - Keep a digital version of your daily, weekly, or monthly journal.
Letter - Write a letter to one or more people. Mail merge could also be used to automatically fill in the name, address, and other fields of the letter.
Marketing plan - An overview of a plan to help market a new product or service.
Report - A status report or book report.
Résumé - To create or maintain your résumé.

Word processor programs

Microsoft Word is the most popular word processor that available, along with others available options. Below is a listing of different word processors in alphabetical order.

Microsoft Word
WPS Office
Abiword
Apple iWork
Apple Text-edit
Corel Word-perfect
Google Docs
LibreOffice
OpenOffice

A text editor is a type of computer program that edits plain text. Such programs are sometimes known as "notepad" software, following the naming of Microsoft Notepad.Text editors are provided with operating systems and software development packages and can be used to change files such as configuration files, documentation files and programming language source code. Text editors shouldn't be confused with word processing software. Text editor also allow you to create, edit and save text documents, they only work on plain text.