word processing
noun
: the production of typewritten documents (such as business letters) with automated and usually computerized typing and text-editing equipment
word process
verb
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These terminals are used mostly for word processing.
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Productivity & Content Creation Tests Our primary overall benchmark, UL's PCMark 10, puts a system through its paces in productivity apps ranging from web browsing to word processing and spreadsheet work.
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PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024
In the early 1980s, PCs were used for word processing and spreadsheets, but they were not fully integrated into daily business activities.
—Ravi Kumar S, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Eventually, Siri will support apps that focus on books, journaling, whiteboards, managing files, word processing, browsers, camera and photos, the company said.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
After WordPad is gone, users looking for basic word processing will need to look to the more-capable Notepad, the free-to-use online version of Microsoft Word, or a free alternative like LibreOffice.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 8 July 2024
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PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024
In the early 1980s, PCs were used for word processing and spreadsheets, but they were not fully integrated into daily business activities.
—Ravi Kumar S, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Eventually, Siri will support apps that focus on books, journaling, whiteboards, managing files, word processing, browsers, camera and photos, the company said.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
After WordPad is gone, users looking for basic word processing will need to look to the more-capable Notepad, the free-to-use online version of Microsoft Word, or a free alternative like LibreOffice.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 8 July 2024
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“Word processing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/word%20processing. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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