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As discussed earlier in this chapter,
software applications are the programs that allow the completion of
tasks such as writing a report, keeping track of clients, drawing a
company logo, displaying web pages, and writing e-mail.
A word processor is an application that creates, edits, stores, and prints documents. The figure shows Microsoft Word 2000 as an example of a word processor. All word processors can insert or delete text, copy, cut, paste, and define margins. Word processors that only support these features are called text editors. Most word processors support additional features that enable the manipulation and formation of documents in very sophisticated ways. Examples include file management, macros, spell checkers, headers and footers, merge capabilities, advanced layout features, multiple windows, and preview modes. The most popular word processors are Corel WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Lotus.
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