word processing

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Definition of word processing

: the production of typewritten documents (such as business letters) with automated and usually computerized typing and text-editing equipment

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These terminals are used mostly for word processing.

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With the development of automatic editing typewriters and word processing systems, the conditions of dead-end typing have been practically eliminated. — Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, "Computing pioneer Evelyn Berezin died this week—she should be remembered," 15 Dec. 2018 And the worst-case scenario wasn’t just Microsoft crushing Netscape Navigator or other programs, like word processing software WordPerfect, which Microsoft allegedly crippled by refusing its developers access to technical information. — Adi Robertson, The Verge, "How the antitrust battles of the ‘90s set the stage for today’s tech giants," 6 Sep. 2018 And the new iPad will feature Pencil support for the company’s Pages (word processing), Numbers (spreadsheet) and Keynote (presentation) apps, which will be available free on the new tablet. — Edward C. Baig, USA TODAY, "Apple unveils new $299 iPad for students--supports AR, Apple Pencil," 27 Mar. 2018 Microsoft, too, offers access to its Office word processing and spreadsheet software, as well as kid-favorite Minecraft. — Geoffrey A. Fowler, chicagotribune.com, "At Tuesday's Apple event in Chicago, the iPad strikes back," 27 Mar. 2018 Most of what works is Google's software and Chrome plug-ins, and the whole device will definitely be a word processing and Internet surfing machine and not, say, a way to do video or photo editing. — John Wenz, Popular Mechanics, "Here's How Your Old Laptop Can Become (Almost) a Chromebook," 17 Feb. 2016 For $20, Quickoffice provides a word processing app, spreadsheet editing and PowerPoint viewing. — John Herrman, Popular Mechanics, "How to Replace Your Laptop with an iPad: Apps and Accessories," 1 Nov. 2010 Bitcoin is digital gold Adoption of the PC was driven by the invention of the spreadsheet and word processing. — Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, "Bitcoin is hitting new highs—here’s why it might not be a bubble," 17 Nov. 2017 The converged keyboard was ergonomically designed to facilitate word processing and spread-sheet use. — Orlando Sentinel, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Deaths in Central Florida: 9/10," 10 Sep. 2017

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