A word processor is a type of software application used for composing, editing, formatting and printing documents. Word processors have a variety of uses and applications within the business environment, at home and in educational contexts. Word processors can be used to create multiple types of files, including Text files (.txt), Rich Text files (.rtf), HTML files (.htm & .html), and Word files (.doc & .docx). Some word processors can also be used to create XML files (.xml). Word processors are used to create, edit and print documents, and well as save them electronically. Word processors have the following main functionalities:
Insert
Copy
Cut and paste
Find and replace
Print
Word wrapDelete
Advanced word processors, referred to as full-featured word processors, support additional features such as:
File management]
Graphics
Font specification
Footnotes
Cross reference
Headers and footers
Macros
Layout
Spell check
Thesaurus