Features of Word Processor

The following are the main features of a word processor.

1. Fast :

Typing text in a word processor becomes speedy as there is no mechanical carriage movement associated with it.

2. Editing features :

Any type of correction (insertions, deletions, modifications etc.) can be made easily as and when required.

3. Permanent  Storage :

With word processors, documents can be saved for future use. The saved document can be retrieved as and when required.

4. Formatting features :

The typed text can be made to appear in any form or style (bold, italic, underline and with different fonts etc.) All of those features are possible due to formatting features available in word processors.

5. Graphics :

Most modern word processors provide the facility of inserting in the graphics which enhances their appearance and usefulness.

6. OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) :

Most modern word processors provide facilities to link objects in a document. OLE is a program integration technology that we can use to share information between programs through objects. Objects are saved entities of different types like charts, equations, video clips, audio clips, pictures etc.

7. Spell Check :

Word processors are not only capable of checking spelling mistakes but also can suggest possible alternatives for incorrectly spelt words. Word processors can also check for grammatical mistakes and suggest alternative or improvements.

8. Tables :

Tables helps us to organize and neatly display information in a document. Word allows us to insert tables or to draw a table on the screen as we would draw a table with a pen and paper.

9. Revise without Retyping : 

The advantages is that we can change what we have written as many times as we like, without having to retype any part we leave unchanged.

10. Mail Merge :

The mail merge facility enables us to produce personalized letters with more or less similar text and mailing lables for each person on the mailing list. Example, using mail merge we can send invitation letter to all invitees with different names and addresses.

There are so many word processors available, some of them  are 

i. Wordstar 

ii. Word Perfect 

iii. MS-Word

iv. Pagemaker

In this book, we are dealing about the MS-Word.