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Word processor program
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<p>A word processor program is an <a href="/facts/Application_software/YQuj7Kog">application program</a> that provides <a href="/facts/Word_processing/qAR7lagF">word processing</a> functions. The most basic of them include input, editing, formatting, and output of <a href="/facts/Formatted_text/39S6HPWI">rich text</a>. </p><p>Word processor programs running on general purpose computers, including smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers. </p><p>The functions of a word processor program are typically between those of a simple <a href="/facts/Text_editor/jPCgtbvN">text editor</a> and a <a href="/facts/Desktop_publishing/gUPtzSnH">desktop publishing</a> program; Many word processing programs have gained advanced features over time providing similar functionality to desktop publishing programs. </p><p>Common word processor programs include <a href="/facts/LibreOffice_Writer/yKJw6vhp">LibreOffice Writer</a>, <a href="/facts/Google_Docs/y2RYkhAQ">Google Docs</a> and <a href="/facts/Microsoft_Word/HPSu5W4j">Microsoft Word</a>. </p>