The Essential Question

Category: Word Lessons

How has word processing changed the way our society communicates?

Word processing is a computer software application for creating, modifying, printing and emailing documents. We have been using Microsoft Word. Other word processors include Word Perfect and OpenOffice Writer. On-line services such as Google Docs let you create, store and share documents on-line.

Word processing was one of the earliest applications for the personal computer in office productivity.

Using a word processor you can create:

  • Letters
  • Resumes
  • Reports
  • Flyers
  • Newsletters
  • Memos

Businesses, home and education (schools)

Benefits:

  • Neater
  • Easier to modify or change
  • Easier to share (electronically through email, printed copy, fax)
  • Faster to create a document
  • Built-in spell checker
  • Use text & graphics together
  • Multiple formatting options (font style, size, color)
  • Save your file and go back to it later