DMOZ - Computers: Software: Word Processors

Word Processors

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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AbiWord

An open source (freeware) word processing program.

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

Features WYSIWYG editing, encryption, multiple user settings, and a wide variety of directories for spell-checking.

AXARScan

Windows or DOS program with text extractor, bit editor, search, and multi-level undo.

Bookman Pro

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

Made by Guilford Publications to format text to APA style guidelines.

FrKeys

A program for all word processing applications to add accented characters to text. Especially suitable for language departments in educational establishments.

GNU TeXmacs

Freeware tool for extensible, structured and WYSIWYG technical documents. Can also be used as an interface to computer algebra systems.

Google Docs

Create and edit web-based documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Store documents online and access them from any computer.

Jarte

Features include RTF and DOC support, OLE support, tabbed document access, spell check, page breaks, print preview, clipboard history, online reference bar.

Lekhani

Meant for typing in English along with Indian languages, such as DevNagri Script with a planned Gujrati version.

Nota Bene

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

Freeware word processor. It has features specifically designed for writers of novels, short stories, articles, poetry, plays and screenplays.

SpeedType Transcription Software

A Windows-based text storage and transfer utility designed to work concurrently with other applications.

Summitsoft

Creates Arabic-English and Urdu-English documents for Windows platforms. Also, developers of Arabic Edit and Urdu Edit ActiveX controls.

TemplateZone

Online store for small businesses that provides Microsoft Office templates and HTML email software.

Unitype

Makers of Global Writer, a multilingual tool and Global Office, an add-on to Microsoft Office to allow multiple language typing.

Volga Writer

Allows writing of Russian and English. Features Cyrillic fonts, history and keyboard layouts.

WaverlyStreet QuickNote

Allows users to create the same pieces of text over and over again.

WhizFolders

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

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

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.

WordExpress

Features include WYSIWYG editing and customizable tool bar. Site provides slide show tour, product comparison table and updates.

XyWrite

Designed for colleges and universities. Site provides online support, numerous downloads and additional information.

Z-Write

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.