This is a comparison of
word processing
A word is a basic element of language that carries an objective or practical meaning, can be used on its own, and is uninterruptible. Despite the fact that language speakers often have an intuitive grasp of what a word is, there is no conse ...
software.
General information
This table provides general information about selected
word processor
A word processor (WP) is a device or computer program that provides for input, editing, formatting, and output of text, often with some additional features.
Early word processors were stand-alone devices dedicated to the function, but current ...
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Characteristics
This table gives characteristics of each word processor.
Operating system compatibility
This table shows the operating systems supported by the latest word processor version
Import or open capabilities
This table gives a comparison of the
file formats each word processor can import or open.
Export or save capabilities
This table gives a comparison of the
file formats each word processor can export or save. In some cases, omitting an Export format (
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is a word processor, word processing software developed by Microsoft. It was first released on October 25, 1983, under the name ''Multi-Tool Word'' for Xenix systems. Subsequent versions were later written for several other pla ...
's omission of
WordPerfect export is the best known example) was a sales rather than a technical measure.
See also
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List of word processors
The following is a list of notable word processors.
Free and open-source software
* AbiWord
* Apache OpenOffice Writer
* Calligra Words
* Collabora Online Writer – enterprise-ready edition of LibreOffice, included with Online, Mobile and Desktop ...
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Comparison of spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet is a class of application software design to analyze tabular data called "worksheets". A collection of worksheets is called a "workbook". Online spreadsheets do not depend on a particular operating system but require a standards-compli ...
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Comparison of text editors
This article provides basic comparisons for notable text editors. More feature details for text editors are available from the '' Category of text editor features'' and from the individual products' articles. This article may not be up-to-date or n ...
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Comparison of TeX editors
The following is a comparison of TeX editors.
Table of editors
See also
* Formula editor
* Comparison of word processors
* Comparison of text editors
* Comparison of desktop publishing software
* List of TeX extensions
Notes and refere ...
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Comparison of office suites
The following tables compare general and technical information for a number of office suites:
General information
Office Suite names that are on a light purple background are discontinued.
OS support
The operating systems the office suites ...
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Office suite
Productivity software (also called personal productivity software or office productivity software) is application software used for producing information (such as documents, presentations, worksheets, databases, charts, graphs, digital painting ...
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Online office suite An online office suite, online productivity suite or cloud office suite is an office suite offered in the form of a web application. It is accessed online using a web browser. This allows people to work together worldwide and at any time, thereby l ...
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Word processors
A word processor is an electronic device (later a computer software application) for text, composing, editing, formatting, and printing.
The word processor was a stand-alone office machine in the 1960s, combining the keyboard text-entry and prin ...
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Word processors
A word processor is an electronic device (later a computer software application) for text, composing, editing, formatting, and printing.
The word processor was a stand-alone office machine in the 1960s, combining the keyboard text-entry and prin ...