Directory of Word Processors Resources

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Computer programs for the creation of text documents, intended to be printed and viewed by people. Although there are still machines dedicated only to word processing, most word processing is performed on general-purpose computers using word processing software. Most word processing programs allow text editing, word wrap and centering, search and replace, text move and copy, layout settings such as margins, line spacing, font changes, underlining, boldface, italics, headers, footers, page numbers, print preview, and similar functions, dedicated to affecting the look of the content after printing. Many allow insertion of graphics, or clip art.

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Resources in This Category

• AbiWord

  http://www.abisource.com/
  An open source (freeware) word processing program.

• Accenter

  http://www.virtu-software.com/Accenter/
  Virtu Software offers this fully configurable tool that provides insertion of accented letters, Spanish and French punctuation; also Greek letters, wingdings, and math symbols are provided.

• Atlantis

  http://www.atlantiswordprocessor.com/
  Features WYSIWYG editing, encryption, multiple user settings, and a wide variety of directories for spell-checking.

• AXARScan

  http://web.tiscali.it/axart/english.html#aedit
  Windows or DOS program with text extractor, bit editor, search, and multi-level undo.

• Bookman Pro

  http://www.i7technologies.co.uk/
  Complete handbook compiler for writing, arranging and producing handbooks or other structured documentation. Features include output to Rich Text Format and Basic HTML, built in thesaurus, graphics and object scaling and automatic updates via the Internet.

• FormatEase

  http://www.formatease.com/
  Made by Guilford Publications to format text to APA style guidelines.

• FrKeys

  http://www.frkeys.com/
  A program for all word processing applications to add accented characters to text. Especially suitable for language departments in educational establishments.

• GNU TeXmacs

  http://www.texmacs.org/
  Freeware tool for extensible, structured and WYSIWYG technical documents. Can also be used as an interface to computer algebra systems.

• Google Docs

  https://docs.google.com/
  Create and edit web-based documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Store documents online and access them from any computer.

• Jarte

  http://www.jarte.com/
  Features include RTF and DOC support, OLE support, tabbed document access, spell check, page breaks, print preview, clipboard history, online reference bar.

• Lekhani

  http://www.softfonts.com/lekhani/index.html
  Meant for typing in English along with Indian languages, such as DevNagri Script with a planned Gujrati version.

• Nota Bene

  http://www.notabene.com/
  Developers of academic writing and research tools, such as Scholar's Workstation, Nota Bene, Ibidem, Orbis, Ibid, and Lingua Workstation; Site provides online brochure, support, downloads, pricing and FAQs.

• RoughDraft

  http://www.salsbury.f2s.com/
  Freeware word processor. It has features specifically designed for writers of novels, short stories, articles, poetry, plays and screenplays.

• SpeedType Transcription Software

  http://www.speedtype.com/
  A Windows-based text storage and transfer utility designed to work concurrently with other applications.

• Summitsoft

  http://www.summitsoft.co.uk/
  Creates Arabic-English and Urdu-English documents for Windows platforms. Also, developers of Arabic Edit and Urdu Edit ActiveX controls.

• TemplateZone

  http://www.templatezone.com/
  Online store for small businesses that provides Microsoft Office templates and HTML email software.

• Unitype

  http://www.unitype.com/
  Makers of Global Writer, a multilingual tool and Global Office, an add-on to Microsoft Office to allow multiple language typing.

• Volga Writer

  http://www.volgawriter.com/
  Allows writing of Russian and English. Features Cyrillic fonts, history and keyboard layouts.

• WaverlyStreet QuickNote

  http://www.waverlystreet.com/quicknote.html
  Allows users to create the same pieces of text over and over again.

• WhizFolders

  http://www.whizfolders.com/
  A shareware notepad that will organize notes and ideas with hypertext links and multiple window editing, features printable notes with table of contents. [Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000]

• Word Place

  http://www.yeahwrite.com/
  Developer of Yeah Write!, a shareware text creator that uses a fill-in-the-blanks approach. [Win95/98/Me/NT/2000]

• Word Processors: Stupid and Inefficient

  http://ricardo.ecn.wfu.edu/~cottrell/wp.html
  Mainly a polemic in favor of TeX over word processors, but also providing a general idea of how traditional (non-desktop) publishing works and what professionals value (or dislike) in a publishing data format.

• XyWrite

  http://www.xywrite.com/
  Designed for colleges and universities. Site provides online support, numerous downloads and additional information.

• Z-Write

  http://www.stonetablesoftware.com/
  Create sections in the lefthand frame, enter the text in the full-size page area on the right. Navigate through large documents by inserting named bookmarks via the utilities menu.

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