word processing

Input, amendment, manipulation, storage, and retrieval of text. A computer system that runs such software is known as a word processor. Since word-processing programs became available to microcomputers, the method has almost completely replaced the typewriter for producing letters or other text. Typical facilities include insert, delete, cut and paste, reformat, search and replace, copy, print, mail merge, and spell-check.

The leading word-processing programs include Microsoft Word (the market leader), Lotus Word Pro, and Corel WordPerfect.