Best word processing machine

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This is a comparison of word processing software.

General information[edit]

This table provides general information about selected word processors.

Word processor Developer Initial release Platform Latest release License Cost
Version Date
AbiWord AbiWord developer community,

originally SourceGear Corporation

1999-05-19 AmigaOS 3.0.5[1] Edit this on Wikidata 2021-07-03 GPL-2.0-or-later No cost
BeOS
BSD
GNU/Linux
macOS
MorphOS
SkyOS
Unix
Windows
Zeta
Apache OpenOffice Writer Apache Software Foundation[a] 2012-05-08 BSD 4.1.14[2] Edit this on Wikidata 2023-02-27 Apache-2.0 No cost
GNU/Linux
macOS
Solaris/Illumos
Unix
Windows
AppleWorks Apple Inc. 1991 macOS 6.2.9[3] Edit this on Wikidata 2004-01-14 Proprietary Cost
Windows 6.2.2[4] Edit this on Wikidata 2004-01-20
Applix Word Vistasource Inc. GNU/Linux 6.0 Proprietary Cost
1992 Windows
Atlantis Word Processor The Atlantis Word Processor Team 2000 Windows 4.1.6.4[5][6] Edit this on Wikidata 2022-08-29 Proprietary No cost and cost
Bean James Hoover 2007-05-01 macOS 3.4.6[7] Edit this on Wikidata 2021-12-22 Proprietary No cost[b]
Calligra Words KDE 1998 BSD 3.2.1[8] Edit this on Wikidata 2020-05-14 LGPL No cost
GNU/Linux
macOS
Windows
Collabora Online Writer Collabora 2019[c] Android 21.11.6[9] Edit this on Wikidata 2022-08-12 MPL-2.0 No cost, optional subscriptions with support available
2021[d] BSD Build your own Build your own
2019[c] ChromeOS 21.11.6[9] Edit this on Wikidata 2022-08-12
2019[c] iOS 21.11.3[9] Edit this on Wikidata 2022-04-13
2019[c] iPadOS 21.11.3[9] Edit this on Wikidata 2022-04-13
2016[e] Linux Online server: 22.05.12[10] Edit this on Wikidata 2023-03-24
2015[f] Desktop app: 22.05.10[11] Edit this on Wikidata 2023-02-22
2015[f] macOS 22.05.10[11] Edit this on Wikidata 2023-02-22
2015[f] Windows 22.05.10[11] Edit this on Wikidata 2023-02-22
CopyDesk Quark, Inc. 1991 macOS 7 2007 Proprietary Cost
Windows
EZ Word Andrew Project 1985 GNU/Linux 7.5 1996 MIT-CMU No cost
Unix
FrameMaker Adobe Systems Incorporated 1986 macOS 15.0 2019-08-22 Proprietary Cost
Unix
Windows
Gobe Productive Gobe Software 1998-08 BeOS 2.0.1[12] 2000-02-29 Proprietary Cost
2001-12-12[13] Windows 3.04[14] 2003-07-08
Google Docs Google 2006[g] Android[h] Rolling Rolling Proprietary Cost
ChromeOS[i]
iOS[h]
Linux[i]
macOS[h]
Windows[h]
Hangul Haansoft 1989 Android 2022 2022 Proprietary Cost
GNU/Linux
iOS
macOS
Windows
Ichitaro JustSystems 1983-10 DOS 4.3 1989-12 Proprietary Cost
2004-12 GNU/Linux
1995-07 macOS
1993-04 OS/2
1993-04 Windows 2022 2022-02-10
InCopy Adobe Systems Incorporated 1999 macOS 17.3[15] Edit this on Wikidata 2022-05 Proprietary No cost
Windows
Jarte[j] Carolina Road Software, LLC 2001-07 Windows 6.2[16] Edit this on Wikidata 2018-04 Proprietary No cost and cost
KOffice KWord Reginald Stadlbauer, KDE 1998 GNU/Linux 2.3.3[17] Edit this on Wikidata 2011-02-23 GPL
LGPL 		No cost
Windows
LibreOffice Writer The Document Foundation 2011-01-25 BSD 7.3.5[18] Edit this on Wikidata 2022-07-21 MPL-2.0 No cost
GNU/Linux
macOS
Unix
Windows
Lotus Symphony Lotus Software 2008 GNU/Linux 3.0.1 FP2[19][20] Edit this on Wikidata 2012-11-29 Proprietary ?
macOS
Windows
Lotus Word Pro Lotus Software 1989[k] Windows 9.8.6.1[21] Edit this on Wikidata 2009-02-05 Proprietary Cost
LyX The LyX Project 1995 GNU/Linux 2.3.7[22] Edit this on Wikidata 2023-01-07 GPL-2.0-or-later No cost
Mariner Write Mariner software 1996 macOS 3.7.2 Proprietary Cost
Mellel RedleX 2002 macOS 5.1.2[23] Edit this on Wikidata 2022-05-27 Proprietary Cost
Microsoft Word Microsoft Corporation Android 16 2021 Proprietary Cost
1985 AT&T Unix PC
1986 Atari ST 1.05 1986
1983 DOS 6.0 1993
iOS 2.56 2021-12-12
1985 macOS 16 2021
1989 OS/2 5.5 1991
1990 SCO Unix 5.1 1991
1989 Windows 16 2021
1983-10-25 Xenix
Microsoft Works Microsoft Corporation 1987-09-14 DOS 3.0b Edit this on Wikidata 1993 Proprietary Cost
1988 macOS 4.0b Edit this on Wikidata 1994
1991 Windows 9[24] Edit this on Wikidata 2007-09-28
MonsterWriter MonsterWriter 2020 1.4 Proprietary Cost
NeoOffice Writer Planamesa Software 2003-06-22 macOS 2022.6[25] Edit this on Wikidata 2023-02-28 GPL No cost
Nisus Writer Nisus Software 1989 macOS 6.5[26] 2001 Proprietary Cost
2003 macOS 4.2.2 (Express)[27] 2021-09-29
2007 macOS 3.2.2 (Pro)[28] 2021-09-29
OnlyOffice Desktop Editors Ascensio System SIA 2016 GNU/Linux AGPL-3.0-only No cost
macOS
Windows
OpenOffice.org Writer Sun Microsystems[l]
Oracle Corporation[m] 		2002-05 BSD 3.3.0[29] Edit this on Wikidata 2011-01-17 Apache-2.0 No cost
GNU/Linux
macOS
Solaris/Illumos
Unix
Windows
Pages Apple Inc. 2005-01-11 iOS 12.0[30] Edit this on Wikidata 2022-04-07 Proprietary Cost
macOS 12.0[31] Edit this on Wikidata 2022-04-07
PolyEdit PolySoft Solutions 1998 Windows 5.4[32] Edit this on Wikidata 2010-04-07 Proprietary Cost
StarOffice Sun Microsystems 1994 GNU/Linux 9.0U3[33][34][35] Edit this on Wikidata 2009-09-09 Proprietary Cost
macOS
Windows
TeXmacs Joris van der Hoeven 1996? GNU/Linux 2.1.1[36] Edit this on Wikidata 2021-12-10 GPL-3.0-or-later No cost
macOS
Windows
Ted Mark de Does 1999 Atari ST 2.23[37] Edit this on Wikidata 2013-02-01 GPL-2.0-only No cost
BSD
GNU/Linux
Unix
TextEdit Apple Inc. 1993?[n] macOS 1.18 Edit this on Wikidata 2022-10-24 BSD-3-Clause No cost
TextMaker SoftMaker 2012-08 Android 2021.1047[38] Edit this on Wikidata 2022-05-04 Proprietary ?
1987 DOS 8.0[39] Edit this on Wikidata 1999-06
2002 FreeBSD 2006[40] Edit this on Wikidata 2006-12-22
2003-05? GNU/Linux 2021.1046[38] Edit this on Wikidata 2022-04-07
2022-06-08 iOS 2021.1047[39][38] Edit this on Wikidata 2022-06-08
2018? macOS 2021.1046[38] Edit this on Wikidata 2022-04-07
1994-04? Windows 2021.1046[38] Edit this on Wikidata 2022-04-07
WPS Office Kingsoft 2012-03-23 Android 16.3.7 2022-07-22 Proprietary Cost
1988 DOS Dropped
2014 GNU/Linux 11.1.0.11664 2022-06-08
2014 iOS 11.24.1 2022-07-14
2019 macOS 4.2.1 2022-07-15
1995? Windows 11.2.0.11191 2022-07-05
WordPad Microsoft Corporation 1995 Windows Proprietary Cost
WordPerfect Corel Corporation 1980 OpenVMS 5.1 Proprietary Cost
Windows 2021[41] Edit this on Wikidata 2021-05
Word processor Developer Initial release Platform Latest release License Cost
Version Date

Characteristics[edit]

This table gives characteristics of each word processor.

Word processor Grammar checker Cross referencing Bibliography Graphic editing Mail merging Spell checker Smartfont typography[o] Math support Conditional text LTR/RTL
AbiWord Yes ? ? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ? Yes
AppleWorks ? ? Yes Yes ?
Atlantis Word Processor No Yes ? Yes No Yes ? No ? No
Apache OpenOffice Writer Yes[p] Yes ? Yes Yes Yes Yes[q] Yes[42] Yes[43] Yes
Bean No ? ? No No Yes ?
Collabora Online Writer Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
CopyDesk No ? ? No Yes ?
FrameMaker No Yes[44] ? Yes No Yes No Yes[45] Yes[46] ?
GNU TeXmacs No Yes Yes Yes[r] No Yes Yes Yes Yes ?
Google Docs Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Han/Gul Yes ? ? Yes Yes Yes No Yes ?
Ichitaro Yes[s] ? ? Yes[s] No ?
InCopy No ? ? No Yes Yes[47] ?
Jarte No ? ? No No Yes ? ?
KWord Yes ? ? Yes Yes Yes No ?
LibreOffice Writer Yes[t] Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes[48] Yes[49] Yes
IBM Lotus Symphony No ? ? Yes Yes Yes No ?
Lotus Word Pro Yes ? ? Yes Yes Yes No ?
LyX Yes[50] Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mariner Write No ? ? No Yes Yes No ? ?
Mathematica No ? ? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ?
Mellel Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Microsoft Word Yes[u] Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No[v] Yes[w] No Yes
Microsoft Works Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No No ? ?
MonsterWriter No Yes Yes No No Yes ? Yes No ?
NeoOffice Writer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
OnlyOffice Desktop Editors Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No
OpenOffice.org Writer Yes[p] Yes ? Yes Yes Yes Yes[q] Yes[51] Yes[52] Yes
Pages Yes No Yes[x] Yes No Yes Yes Yes[y] ?
StarOffice Writer No ? ? Yes Yes Yes Yes[q] ?
Ted No ? ? No No Yes ?
TextEdit Yes ? ? Yes No Yes Yes ?
TextMaker Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
WordPad No No Yes
WPS Office Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
WordPerfect Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No ?
Word processor Grammar checker Cross referencing Bibliography Graphic editing Mail merging Spell checker Smartfont typography[o] Math support Conditional text LTR/RTL

Operating system compatibility[edit]

This table shows the operating systems supported by the latest word processor version

Word processor Windows Mac OS X GNU/Linux BSD BeOS/Zeta AmigaOS/MorphOS UNIX Other
AbiWord Yes No Yes Yes No No No QNX, Solaris
AppleWorks Yes Yes No No No No No No
Applix Word Yes No Yes No No No No No
Atlantis Word Processor Yes No No No No No No No
Apache OpenOffice Writer Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes OpenVMS
Bean No Yes No No No No No No
Collabora Online Writer Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Android
ChromeOS
iOS
iPadOS
CopyDesk Yes Yes No No No No No No
EZ Word No No Yes No No No Yes No
FrameMaker Yes Yes[z] No No No No Yes[aa] No
Gobe Productive Yes No No No No No No No
Google Docs Yes Yes Yes No No No No Android
ChromeOS
iOS
iPadOS
GNU TeXmacs Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No
Groff Yes No Yes Yes No No No No
Han/Gul Yes Yes Yes No No No No No
Ichitaro Yes No Yes No No No No No
InCopy Yes Yes No No No No No No
Jarte Yes No No No No No No No
KWord Yes[ab] No Yes Yes No No Yes No
LibreOffice Writer Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No
IBM Lotus Symphony Yes Yes Yes No No No No No
Lotus Word Pro Yes No No No No No No No
LyX Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes OS/2
Haiku
ChromeOS
Mariner Write No Yes No No No No No No
Mathematica Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes No
Mellel No Yes No No No No No No
Microsoft Word Yes Yes No No No No No No
Microsoft Works Yes No No No No No No No
NeoOffice Writer No Yes No No No No No No
Nisus Writer No Yes No No No No No No
OnlyOffice Desktop Editors Yes Yes Yes No No No No No
OpenOffice.org Writer Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes OpenVMS
Pages No Yes No No No No No iOS
PolyEdit Yes No No No No No No No
StarOffice Writer Yes Yes Yes No No No No No
Ted No No Yes Yes No No Yes Atari ST
TextEdit No Yes No No No No No No
TextMaker Yes Yes Yes No No No No Android
WPS Office Yes Yes Yes No No No No Android
WordPad Yes No No No No No No No
WordPerfect Yes No No[ac] No No No[ad] No[ae] OpenVMS[af]
Word processor Windows Mac OS X GNU/Linux BSD BeOS/Zeta AmigaOS/MorphOS UNIX Other

Import or open capabilities[edit]

This table gives a comparison of the file formats each word processor can import or open.

Word processor HTML LaTeX ODF .odt RTF Word .doc WordPerfect OOXML .docx SXW UOF
AbiWord Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Atlantis Word Processor No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No
Apache OpenOffice Writer Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bean Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No
Collabora Online Writer Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CopyDesk Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
FrameMaker No No No Yes Yes No
GNU TeXmacs Yes[ag] Yes[ah] No No No No No No No
Google Docs No No Yes No Yes No Yes No No
Ichitaro Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No
InCopy No No No Yes Yes No
Jarte No No No Yes Yes No Yes[53]
KWord Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes[54] Yes No
LibreOffice Writer Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
IBM Lotus Symphony Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No
Lotus Word Pro Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No No No
LyX Yes Yes Yes Yes Depends[ai] No No No No
Mariner Write No No No Yes No No
Mathematica Yes Yes No Yes No No
Microsoft Word Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Microsoft Works Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
NeoOffice Writer Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
OnlyOffice Desktop Editors No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No
OpenOffice.org Writer Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pages No No No Yes Yes No Yes No
PolyEdit No No No Yes Yes Yes
StarOffice Writer Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ted No No No Yes No No No No No
TextEdit Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes
TextMaker Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
WPS Office Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
WordPad Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes No No
WordPerfect Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Word processor HTML LaTeX ODF .odt RTF Word .doc WordPerfect OOXML .docx SXW UOF

Export or save capabilities[edit]

This table gives a comparison of the file formats each word processor can export or save. In some cases, omitting an Export format (Microsoft Word’s omission of WordPerfect export is the best known example) was a sales rather than a technical measure.

Word processor HTML LaTeX ODF .odt PDF RTF Word .doc WordPerfect OOXML .docx UOF
AbiWord Yes Yes Yes Partial[aj][55] Yes Yes No[ak] Yes[57] No
Atlantis Word Processor Yes No No No Yes Yes No Yes No
Apache OpenOffice Writer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes
Bean Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
Collabora Online Writer No No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No
CopyDesk Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
FrameMaker Yes No No Yes Yes No No No No
GNU TeXmacs Yes[al] Yes[am] No Yes No No No No No
Google Docs No No Yes Yes No No No Yes No
Ichitaro Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No No No
InCopy No No No Yes Yes No No
Jarte Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No No No
KWord Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
LibreOffice Writer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
IBM Lotus Symphony Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
Lotus Word Pro Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes No No
LyX Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No
Mariner Write No No No Yes Yes No No
Mathematica Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No
Microsoft Word Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
Microsoft Works Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes No No
NeoOffice Writer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
OnlyOffice Desktop Editors Yes No Yes Yes No No No Yes No
OpenOffice.org Writer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes
Pages No No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes
PolyEdit Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes
StarOffice Writer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
Ted Yes No No Yes Yes No No No No
TextEdit Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
TextMaker Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
WPS Office Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
WordPad No No Yes No Yes No No Yes No
WordPerfect Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Word processor HTML LaTeX ODF .odt PDF RTF Word .doc WordPerfect OOXML .docx UOF

See also[edit]

  • List of word processors
  • Comparison of spreadsheet software
  • Comparison of text editors
  • Comparison of TeX editors
  • Comparison of office suites
  • Office suite
  • Online office suite

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ 2011 – present.
  2. ^ No cost since 3.0.
  3. ^ a b c d The app uses LibreOffice kit technology and is based on Collabora Online for which development started in 2013.
  4. ^ Version 21.11. Using LibreOffice kit technology, development started in 2013.
  5. ^ Version 1.0. Using LibreOffice kit technology, development started in 2013.
  6. ^ a b c Version 4.4.
  7. ^ Development started 2006.
  8. ^ a b c d Offline editing when used with Chrome or Edge web browser.
  9. ^ a b Offline editing when used with Chrome web browser.
  10. ^ Free and Pro
  11. ^ Originally Samna Ami Pro.
  12. ^ 1999 – 2009.
  13. ^ 2010 – 2011
  14. ^ Approximate date. As part of NeXT’s OPENSTEP which later became part of Mac OS X.
  15. ^ a b Advanced typography refers to either support for Apple Advanced Typography or advanced OpenType typography features and all OpenType layout tables or Graphite font technology.
  16. ^ a b Via extensions.
  17. ^ a b c Support for Graphite Font Technology from version 3.2.
  18. ^ Only own graphics.
  19. ^ a b For Japanese.
  20. ^ 4 languages on default installation and over 30 languages via extensions.
  21. ^ Support for additional languages available via language packs.
  22. ^ Partial support for some OpenType features in MS Word 2010, ie. ligatures, old-style figures, but not true small caps.
  23. ^ LaTeX, MS Equation and MathType.
  24. ^ End notes/bibliography supported with EndNote X2 (third party)
  25. ^ With third party add-ons: LaTeX or MathType.
  26. ^ Version 7.1 and earlier.
  27. ^ Version 8 and earlier.
  28. ^ Alpha.
  29. ^ Since 2000.
  30. ^ Last: AOS up to WP4.1 in 1987.
  31. ^ Since 1994.
  32. ^ Can run unsupported Version 5.1.
  33. ^ With MathML support.
  34. ^ With BibTeX support.
  35. ^ With external program.
  36. ^ Linux ver.
  37. ^ Disabled.[56]
  38. ^ With MathML equations.
  39. ^ With BibTeX bibliography.

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  5. ^ «Atlantis Word Processor. Release notes — version 4.1.6.4». Archived from the original on 5 September 2022.
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Home > monday workdocs > The complete guide to picking the best word processing software

Since the invention of the typewriter, people have moved away from writing things out by hand in favor of word processing tools.

Nowadays, it’s hard for people or businesses to get work done without an electronic word processor. Tons of options exist, from simple solutions to expansive programs with hundreds of features.

Below, we’ll define in detail what a word processor is and briefly recount the history of this kind of software. Then, we’ll explore the benefits of using an online word processor and take a look at the key features your choice should come with.

What is word processing software?

Word processing software, also called word processors, are any computer programs or devices that let you input, delete, edit, adjust the formatting of, and generally manipulate text and data.

German IBM typewriter sales executive Ulrich Steinhilper coined the term “word processing” in the 1950s.

The most prominent example of a word processing program is Microsoft Word. Cloud-based apps like Google Docs are also popular because of their benefits, but we’ll discuss those later.

As mentioned, word processing software forms the bedrock of most modern work and communications today.

Without it, we’d still write by hand or, at best, use a typewriter.

A brief history of the word processor

Before word processing software, we had typewriters, which were considered the first word processors. The first recognizable typewriter was invented in the late 1800s by Christopher Latham Sholes.

The first recognizable typewriter, created by Christopher Latham Sholes

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Here’s a fun fact: you can trace the lineage of word processors back to these machines — not computer programs.

Throughout the 1960s, companies like IBM innovated by adding electronic features to mechanical typewriters. Then, software came along in the late 1970s and early 1980s — Electric Pencil being the first for home computers.

A basic word processor program called WordStar dominated the market in the 1980s, but several competitors, including Microsoft Word, came along and unseated WordStar.

MS Word eventually became the dominant program, alongside the rest of the Microsoft Office suite, thanks to the growing popularity of Windows OS throughout the 1990s.

Many more innovations came along in the 2000s, such as formatting, spell checking, and even grammar checking features.

But in 2006, the world changed with the first widely popular cloud-based word processing program, Google Docs.

Google created Google Docs after acquiring Upstartle, the creator of cloud-based word processor Writely. At this point, you were no longer limited to your personal computer — you could work on documents from anywhere.

Today, plenty of word processing programs, including Microsoft Word, have moved to the cloud.

We also now have word processors built into larger cloud-based platforms, such as monday.com’s new Docs feature.

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Why should I get a cloud-based word processing solution?

Throughout the 2000s, word processing software was generally desktop-based.

Google’s acquisition of Upstartle began the explosion of cloud-based word processing programs.

Today, cloud-based programs have plenty of benefits over traditional word processor tools. Here’s a look at 4 of the big ones:

Availability

Online word processors let you work from anywhere with the proper device and an internet connection. This is vital in the age of remote work.

These cloud-based programs let you write, edit, comment, collaborate, and do other word processing tasks from anywhere — the office, home, your favorite coffee shop, or even the other side of the world.

No need to have a computer, as most word processors offer mobile versions, too.

Collaboration

Traditional word processors only let one person on at a time.

Collaboration in these programs involves tracking lots of changes and constantly sending emails between teammates.

It’s really easy to lose the most updated version of a document in a sea of messages — not to mention the time wasted in sending so many emails and the inbox clutter.

Cloud-based software eliminates this issue because multiple people can be in the same doc at once.

Plus, features like commenting help teams communicate on specific items.

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Storage safety

Everyone knows the pain of working on a document for hours just for the computer to freeze and realizing you hadn’t hit save.

Yet, even if you do save, a crashing computer could result in you losing that document.

In the past, you needed to routinely back up your computer or keep copies of documents on USB drives. Of course, it was pretty easy to lose those USB drives and find them later in your washing machine.

These are no longer significant worries with the cloud at your back.

Cloud-based programs store everything, well, in the cloud. No more lost or broken thumb drives.

Many also autosave every time you make a change, so no need to worry about “I forgot to click save.”

User interface and intuitiveness

Many cloud-based word processing apps are designed with multiple devices and mobile apps in mind.

The companies behind these, therefore, put intuitive UI at the forefront of their efforts during development.

Programs like monday.com’s Docs don’t take too long to figure out, and everything is right where you’d expect it to be. They’re designed to make learning them simple and finding things quick.

Plus, they come with plenty of documentation in case anything confuses you.

What features should I look for in a modern word processor?

Word processing is foundational to your ability to get work done. You shouldn’t take picking one for your organization lightly.

Here are some features to look for:

1. The actual word processing features

First and foremost — your app should be excellent at its main job: word processing.

Being able to type words on a page isn’t enough. You should have plenty of formatting and customization options at your fingertips.

Here’s an example of text that someone is customizing the format of in monday.com’s Docs app:

Customizing and formatting text in monday.com Docs

Beyond that, being able to add video and images is key.

In monday.com Docs, you can add and then customize these just like if they were text.

An image in monday.com DocsCustomizing and formatting an image in monday.com Docs

2. Cloud-based mobile app

As mentioned before, you need cloud-based software to keep up today.

The entire monday.com platform is cloud-based, so you can use our Docs feature to work on documents wherever you have a device and an internet connection.

But what if you can’t access a computer while out of your office space? You might need to get onto the doc via your mobile phone or tablet.

We thought of that. monday.com has apps for both iOS and Android devices.

Here’s a quick view of monday.com’s mobile app UI:

monday.com's mobile app's UI

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3. Permissions

Some docs you want visible to your entire organization. For example, company policy documents are best shared with everyone. Others may have sensitive information or are only pertinent for certain individuals or teams, making permissions a vital word processing feature.

For example, if the marketing team is brainstorming an ad campaign, they may not need to share it with the operations team.

Maybe they want sales to have a look, though, but without editing privileges.

For situations like this, you want the ability to control who can view, edit, or comment on your documents.

You also want control over sharing the docs, of course.

monday.com offers 3 types of Docs depending on your needs, and you can always adjust sharing settings.

For example, you can choose between a main, private, or shareable document upon Doc creation.

The three types of docs in monday.com Docs

4. Easy sharing and collaboration

Speaking of permissions and sharing, your cloud-based word processing app should make collaboration seamless. That includes managing who’s on the doc and the actual collaborative work.

In the monday.com Docs app, you can add teammates to your doc with a few button clicks.

Adding members to a document in monday.com Docs

Once all team members you need are in the doc, working on things together is pretty easy.

To illustrate, here’s a brainstorming doc for a proposed marketing campaign that a marketing team is collaborating on in monday.com:

A brainstorming document multiple people can collaborate on in monday.com Docs

Notice the information in the top right corner. You can monitor who’s been in the doc, add more people as needed, leave comments, and much more.

And, if you have ideas on how to make the app even better, there’s that “Give feedback” button sitting there as well.

The word processor: a vital tool for success

It’s hard to imagine a world without word processors. So much of what we do on and off the internet requires these programs.

That said, the abundance of products can make it hard to choose. You have plenty of standalone options — but it’s even better to get a Work OS that integrates your word processing capabilities alongside the rest of your workflow.

Thanks to monday.com’s new Docs app, that’s entirely possible. It only takes one click to activate, too. Try monday.com free for 14 days to see what it’s all about.

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Word processing software helps you manipulate a text document and create or edit a text document.

  • Best 15 Word Processing Software Examples

    • 1. Microsoft Word

    • 2. iWork Pages

    • 3. OpenOffice Writer

    • 4. WordPerfect

    • 5. FocusWriter

    • 6. LibreOffice Writer

    • 7. AbiWord

    • 8. WPS Word

    • 9. Polaris Docs

    • 10. Writemonkey

    • 11. Dropbox Paper

    • 12. Scribus

    • 13. SoftMaker FreeOffice TextMaker

    • 14. Zoho Docs Writer

    • 15. Google Docs

  • Conclusion

A quality word processing software can also provide output options such as printing or exporting a text document into other formats.

Without word processing software, you would have difficulty processing paragraphs, pages, and even papers.

Not many people know that early word processing software was standalone devices, but word processors come as lightweight software that’s easy to install with technological advancements.

Another great advantage of word processing software is that it allows you to store documents electronically, display them across screens, or fully modify documents before printing them.

Even though word processing software isn’t complex to learn, it might take a bit of time to learn how to take full advantage of the software with so many functions.

Also, keep in mind that some word processing software comes from the office bundle that includes other processing software.

In this article, you’ll learn more about word processing software and see 15 of the best examples.

Whether you’re a writer, editor, or only need quality word processing software to prepare your documents pre-printing, at least one of these 15 software will be a good pick!

Even though most word processing software has similar features and offers similar benefits, the small but significant differences between these word processing software examples can make a huge difference for personal use.

1. Microsoft Word

The most known word processing software is Microsoft Word, and chances are high you’ve used it at least on one occasion to process or create text documents.

Word is the most known word processing software because the creator of Windows creates it and it often comes integrated with the Windows operating system.

However, Word is also known for the benefits it offers. Improved search and navigational experience combined with the ability to work with others simultaneously are just some of the benefits.

Along with that, Word gives you the ability to access, share, and work on your documents from almost anywhere.

With plenty of options to create, edit, and process text, Word also has additional visual effects, turning text into diagrams, and combining visual aspects into text documents.

Instant help when creating documents is another great integration that especially helps writers. Exporting and having document flexibility is helpful when producing specific documents for your studies or work, and it’s just one of many benefits of Word.

2. iWork Pages

iWork Pages is a must-have word processing software for Apple users. Even though Microsoft Word is available for macOS, iWork is a great native alternative that helps Apple users process, create, and work with word documents.

iWork Pages was previously known as AppleWorks, and it is part of the official Apple iWork suite.

Not only Pages can help you create documents, but they can also help you to collaborate with others efficiently, create animated documents from your data, and even build interactive charts from your text.

What’s great about Pages is that it comes with built-in help and sample formulas, so you don’t always have to create a document from scratch. Instead, you can use templates or benefit from function suggestions to improve the way you work.

With over 30 spreadsheet templates, you won’t have to create text documents from scratch unless you enjoy creating your work from scratch. Templates can help you spend less time formatting and creating the basics of your document and yet leave you with more time to focus on your text.

3. OpenOffice Writer

Among the paid word processing software, there are a couple of free gems such as OpenOffice.

OpenOffice is a free and open productivity suite that includes Writer, the perfect software for word processing.

Whether you’re trying to draft a quick letter or working on complex text documents (maybe even writing a book), the writer is a reliable and fully equipped word processing software to handle all needed tasks.

What’s great about Writer is that it is very easy to use, so you won’t have to spend hours learning the ins and outs of the software to take full advantage of it.

Instead, you will be able to focus on producing documents of all types and letting Writer help you along the way.

With built-in features such as AutoCorrect or AutoComplete, you can quickly write your documents without having to worry about making mistakes.

Along with these two features, OpenOffice Writer comes with a table of contents, references, multi-page display, and notes to help you annotate and review documents, as well as create well-structured text documents.

Lastly, exporting isn’t going to be a problem since Writer can help you export your text document into other formats such as HTML, PDF, or even .odt.

Also, keep in mind that OpenOffice provides templates you can download and use with Writer to make your drafts easier.

4. WordPerfect

WordPerfect is described as the Microsoft Office alternative. It is an all-in-one suite that focuses on productivity and efficiency when working with digital documents (especially text documents).

Inside the WordPerfect Office, you will have access to a neat and efficient word processor that can help you quickly draft new documents, create letters or brochures, write resumes, and even start writing a book.

What’s so special about WordPerfect is that it supports collaboration with about 60 file formats, so you can import and export documents from any third-party software.

With the help of Reveal Codes, WordPerfect provides seamless formatting after you import documents from any source.

And if you’re looking to “spice up” your text documents, you can do so easily with the help of built-in PDF forms into this powerful and versatile word processing software.

5. FocusWriter

If you spend a lot of time writing documents in your word processing software, and yet you find it hard to concentrate and focus on the words, FocusWriter is a great pick.

FocusWriter is a very simple word processing software that utilizes a versatile interface hidden away from the most important part of the software. This way, you can focus on the page and text, and whenever you need to use any integrated feature, all you have to do is swipe your cursor across the edges to open the hidden menu.

With integrated features such as timers, alarms, daily goals, fully customizable themes, and even the ability to use typewriter sound effects, this word processing software will help you stay on track and get things done.

Along with these features, FocusWriter has optional features such as live statistics, spell-checking, and even the ability to use FocusWriter in 20 different languages.

These features aim to improve the user experience and make word processing tasks fun and more productive since you can set your own goals.

This is a word processing software that adds improved features that aren’t very common among its competitors.

6. LibreOffice Writer

When you are a very organized person and need word processing software that will match this, LibreOffice Writer is worth trying.

LibreOffice Writer is a modern word processing software that ensures you can edit any document quickly with the help of integrated features.

Therefore, Writer is good enough for doing quick and simple edits. Still, it’s also more than enough to finish books, edit many content pages, add diagrams, and even feature indexes into your documents.

The user interface is very neat and even though there are many features they’re hidden away so you can focus on the most important aspect of word processing: the text.

7. AbiWord

When you require a very similar word processing software to Word, and yet you’re on a budget, AbiWord is a good choice.

AbiWord is compatible with the latest operating systems and interface-wise, it is very similar to Microsoft Word. Even though it’s not the “prettiest” word processing software, it has everything you might need to get the work done efficiently, and it won’t cost you a penny.

With compatibility to work with all standard text documents, AbiWord also allows you to share your documents with others easily or even merge your letters directly with your email.

Even though AbiWord might not have all features other word processing software include, AbiWord is built on the extensible plugin architecture, so you can always find plugins to include features you might be missing.

On top of that, I should mention that AbiWord is available in 30 different languages, and it is still getting updates so that you won’t be relying on an outdated version.

8. WPS Word

WPS offers a suite similar to Microsoft Office that includes three components: the Word, Excel, and Presentation.

Word is a word processing software that is highly compatible with almost all compatible document formats, and it is even compatible with all operations systems.

Creating documents from scratch with Word is very simple, and yet with standard formatting tools everyone is familiar with, editing documents is even easier.

On top of that, Word includes many extras that are rarely found in other word processing software, such as hundreds of document templates. Therefore, if you don’t feel like creating documents from scratch, basing your documents on pre-existing templates can save you a lot of time and work.

Combining media with text is highly possible, and viewing multiple documents simultaneously improves efficiency when working with multiple documents.

With collaboration tools, password protection for chosen documents, and automatic spell-checking tools, you can easily get your work done without worrying about accuracy.

9. Polaris Docs

Polaris Office is a combination of tools that includes Docs, a highly versatile version that’s very similar to a combination of Microsoft Word and Google Docs.

It’s a very versatile word processing software that allows you to work on your documents wherever you are.

Not only is it available as computer software, but it also has a dedicated web browser version and even the app version suitable for Android and iOS smartphones.

Collaboration is guaranteed with such versatility, and when it comes down to getting the work done, Polaris Docs supports all types of documents, including sheets, slides, and more.

Saved documents can be worked on in groups, meaning that more than one person can edit the document in real-time. And if you ever decide to collaborate on a document with someone, you can invite them with a link and keep the communication open with an integrated chat in the Polaris Docs.

Feature-wise, Polaris Docs is packed with the most standard features you would expect from a word processing software, and yet the main improvement is the way you can collaborate with others and work on the same document in real-time.

10. Writemonkey

If you search for a word processing document that will leave you on your own with your words and yet will hide all functionalities in a very minimalistic and simple interface, Writemonkey makes a great choice.

Writemonkey might look like a coding interface at first, but it is a stripped-down word processing software that helps you focus on your writing.

Of course, Writemonkey is also ideal for making quick edits and even reading.

This is probably one of the lightest and smallest word processing software that is very easy to install and even easier to get used to.

What’s also great is that you have full control over the interface to customize it to your needs. On top of that, you can set timed writing or even feature a visual progress bar to make your writing work feel like a breeze.

And if you ever end up missing something in Writemonkey, you can always introduce third-party upgrades to this word processing software via plugins.

11. Dropbox Paper

When you need a versatile, reliable, and quick word processing software that’s perhaps web-based, Dropbox Paper is worth considering.

Dropbox Paper is a lightweight web-based word processing software that allows simple editing and collaboration between teams.

With Dropbox Paper, you can create documents from scratch or import existing documents to easily track any edits or changes made by your team members. On top of that, with this light word processing software, you can keep everything organized, ensure feedback is properly given, and even improve your documents.

You can do almost everything in Dropbox Paper that you would do in other word processing software. However, Paper can also serve as a co-editing software.

Whether you’re trying to improve communication in your team, improve collaboration between team members, or you’re writing a book with your partner, Paper is the place to stay productive, organized, and efficient.

12. Scribus

If you require professional word processing software to handle your business/work documents or edit and prepare your book for publishing, Scribus is a great choice.

Even though it’s a bit different from standard word processing software, Scribus allows you to choose one of the designed layouts, set your typesetting, and even improve your written documents with professional-looking quality images.

With Scribus, you can also create animations that you can place directly inside your document, or you can turn your text documents into interactive PDF presentations.

On top of that, the creation of forms or questionnaires is very simple. With OpenType support, you can now edit your existing documents with advanced features such as advanced typography.

While Scribus is a great fit for simple editing and personal documents, it excels at creating magazine covers, newspaper front pages, preparing the books for publishing, and even manufacturing artwork.

It might not be the standard word processing software most people are looking for, but it will fit professional needs easily for a very fair price.

13. SoftMaker FreeOffice TextMaker

When you need a simple word processing software, SoftMaker FreeOffice is a great stepping stone that won’t cost you anything, and yet it includes almost everything you might need for personal or business use.

In the FreeOffice, you will get TextMaker included. TextMaker is a small but efficient word processing software that allows you to create all types of documents and edit existing documents that you can easily import.

What’s unique about TextMaker is that it doesn’t only focus on written documents. Instead, it also offers great features for processing words on graphics. Therefore, you can use TextMaker to create great text for your images, logos, or even banners.

With many different fonts, styles, and even wrapping options, TextMaker will make all your graphics look professional and attractive yet easy to read.

Since TextMaker can import almost all types of documents, you can also export your work in the most standard formats, such as Word DOC and DOCX. However, what’s also great about TextMaker is that it allows you to create PDF files from your documents.

You can even create an EPUB eBook with the help of TextMaker, which is a great feature, considering that SoftMaker provides the TextMaker for free.

14. Zoho Docs Writer

Zoho Docs Writer is a perfect example of an online word processing software that is easy to use and easy to access. Yet, in return, you will get very reliable and advanced features you can use on any of your documents.

The writer allows you to focus on your words in a distraction-free interface, yet you can work with others in an effortless document sharing.

With the most standard features, you would expect a word processing software packed in the interface you can access via the web browser and even get unlimited versions of your document.

These versions help you compare differences and find differences after collaboration with others.

One of the most advanced yet convenient features is publishing your documents directly (if you are a content creator).

If not, Zoho Docs Writer can help you electronically sign documents and even fill out PDF forms (or edit PDFs) without a problem.

15. Google Docs

Suppose you are not a fan of standalone word processing documents or don’t consider your computer reliable enough for your work. In that case, Google Docs is one of the most reliable web-based word processing software than most others in this space that you can get your hands on.

Along with the Sheets, Slides, and Forms, Docs allows you to not only create documents from scratch or import and edit existing documents, but it also allows you to store all your documents in the cloud for free.

You can easily access your documents from any device, as long as you’re signed in to your Google account, and yet you will easily get used to the functionality and features of the Docs.

On top of that, Docs is very flexible, so you can export them in many different formats just the way you can import documents. However, one thing to keep in mind is that you will need an internet connection at all times to access your documents or work on them.

Conclusion

Even though Microsoft Word is one of the most known word processing software globally, there is much other software that is as good and worth giving it a try.

One couldn’t do without quality word processing software, but you even get the chance to find the one that will fit your needs the most with so many choices.

Even though each one of these is similar, there are differences in the interface, functionality, and even features that the software provides.

With that being said, you can easily choose according to your needs and purpose, which I highly recommend!

Tom loves to write on technology, e-commerce & internet marketing.
Tom has been a full-time internet marketer for two decades now, earning millions of dollars while living life on his own terms. Along the way, he’s also coached thousands of other people to success.

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There can be a lot of choices when it comes to purchasing the best laptops for word processing, and it can be frustrating. If you mainly use your laptop for basic tasks like word editing, internet searching, and email correspondence, there’s nothing too complicated.

That doesn’t mean you should use some old laptop, and you do need a dependable device with adequate memory and capacity for all of your files. This is a reality, especially if you struggle with lengthy documents and don’t want to wait for your laptop. For all of the files to become corrupt.

? Important Notes:
First of all, let me tell you that you can also upgrade your current laptop, if you don't want to change it or spend more:
You should understand that how offten to upgrade a laptop.
However, if you somehow have already made your mind that you want to get new one. Then first, let me educate you that what things to consider before buying a new laptop.

If your current laptop is your primary workstation, then you shouldn’t buy a cheap alternative. Many people interpret word processing and excel to be simple applications. As they are critical, they must be running well to work effectively on a decent computing system.

However, if you’re tight on budget then check out our listing of most cheap laptops for routine work.

Well, to help you make the decision that which one is a suitable laptop for word and excel, we’ve assembled a list of the most common choices available. First, check some features below that you should have and few that you shouldn’t worry about, and then we will start the list:

Features And Specs You Should Have:

The most menial job that you can do on a laptop is text processing and internet surfing. This way, you do not need powerful laptops.

In reality, you can opt to take the least powerful computer and manage to get your job done quickly. Besides that, it is always essential for you to know which hardware you choose to buy.

Processor

The Intel Core i3 Dual-Core processor or similar from AMD are outstanding performer for word processing or Internet browsing. Intel Pentium and Intel Celeron are both compliant with their respective motherboards.

These chips are comparatively less powerful than Intel’s Core i3 family.

When you use Celeron and Pentium processors, they can be tedious and irritating. And Intel Celeron may have its vulnerability when opened in several browser windows.

For a streamlined and future-proof experience, we suggest Intel Core i3 processors. However, Intel Celeron and Intel Pentium processors can also be used for this project.

RAM

We suggest that you carry a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. In reality, approximately 4 GB is suitable for several purposes.

If you are the target of multitasking or running relatively heavier programs, you can certainly update the RAM to 8GB.

SSD

We’ve personally still highly suggested solid-state disks over regular hard disks. SSDs are not cheap, and it’s harrowing. You would not find an SSD on budget laptops at very competitive prices. This is just a recommendation for the future.

SSD drives significantly increase the performance of your laptop. If you want to get the most comfortable experience on a single-budget computer, then a standard SSD is appropriate.

? Do You Know?
If your budget doesn't allow you to buy a new laptop with SSD. Then you can also install SSD in the existing one. It will make it rocket fast, below me. I've recently upgraded SSD in my current daily driver.

Here is what you don’t need to think about.

We would not suggest running for high-end processors. Processors like the Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7 can smash the banks if you have to buy them.

The higher-end processors are overkill for the casual laptop user. You will invest your money in something that will never be used like it was supposed to be used.

We don’t want to allow you to choose a laptop with more than 8 GB of RAM. Up to a degree, you can get bottlenecked by the RAM even though you opt for a higher-end i7 CPU.

We want to give you the highest deal possible. Spending money on extra RAM can be costly, and certain kinds of office systems, such as word processing, may not require a lot of RAM.

13 Best Laptops for Word Processing (Specs, Features & Reviews):

Here we have discussed and reviewed the top word processing laptops, which are also the best choice for writers, proofreaders and bloggers:

1. Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (Best laptop for writers On A Budget).

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Processor Intel Core i5
Ram 8GB LPDDR4
Storage 256 GB SSD
Display 13.5-inch Full HD
Battery Life Up to 11.5 Hours

Pros

  • Excellent port selection.
  • Luxurious and sophisticated design.
  • Stylus support.
  • Good mouse and keyboard.
  • It supports fast charging.
  • Incisive, colorful description.
  • Instant-on feature.

Cons

  • Pricy
  • Glossy display
  • RAM soldered in
  • 720p 30fps camera

The perfect software for Microsoft Office will be the one supplied by Microsoft itself. If you are in the market for a laptop that is compatible with Microsoft Office, look no further than the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3.

The laptop has an advanced keyboard with outstanding tactile input. This machine has decent efficiency & this is an excellent and high-tech feature of this product. The precision touchpad is simple to use, and the Windows 10 motions perform well.

The laptop’s revolutionary style would make many people take notice. When you turn on this computer, it is ready to use. This is perfect so you can pull the laptop out of the bag in one hand while working on documents effectively. The EV will charge over 80 percent within one hour.

This product is very lightweight and easy to bring around. This Surface Book’s size-to-feature ratio is undoubtedly remarkable. This computer supports USB-A and USB-C & you should attach this port to charge the laptop. On the adapter, there is a USB port to charge your portable device. You can also charge a laptop with HDMI.

This laptop has a powerful Intel Core i5 processor and enhanced Iris Plus Graphics. The 3:2 aspect ratio panel is a delight to use YouTube to impact efficiency and media use significantly. The monitor is very sharp and has a resolution of 2,240 by 1,520 pixels.

That’s an incredible screen size of 240 pixels per inch. It has excellent contrast ratios and decent brightness levels, which makes it ideal for outdoor use.

Finally, you’ll be able to log in using facial recognition on Surface 3. I am fascinated by the primary 720p 30fps camera.

2. Acer Aspire E15 (Best Laptop For Studetns).

Acer Aspire E 15 (Cheapest Laptop for Accounting Students)
Processor 8th Gen Intel Core i3-8130U
Ram 6GB
Storage 1TB HDD
Display 15.6-inch Full HD
Battery Life Up to 13.5 Hours

The Acer Aspire E15 is an adorable laptop, which we highly recommend as one of the for students or entry level writers.

This laptop features the Intel Core i3-8130U chip from the newest Intel 8th-generation multi-core family.

The processor that they equate it with is also equivalent to the Core i5, which is the 7th generation. A laptop with a top-of-the-line processor (HSi) quickly completes tasks optimized for higher level of processors.

Furthermore, this laptop provides one of the most RAM and hard drive capacities of any notebook on the market.

It is fantastic (granted, highest capacity) with an adequate minimum RAM (16GB) and more than necessary for storing various media files.

In addition to all of this, this is one of a few laptops designed to integrate a Full HD display into its architecture.

At this time, the regular notebooks that provide high-resolution HD displays are typically in the $1000. With a high 1440p resolution.

3. ASUS VivoBook F510UA (Best Laptops For Office Work).

ASUS VivoBook
Processor AMD Quad-Core A12-9720P up to 3.6GHz
Ram 4GB DDR4
Storage 128GB SSD
Display 15.6-inch Full HD
Battery Life Up to 8 Hours

Pros

  • Sleek design
  • Large hard drive
  • Anti-glare Full HD display
  • Good RAM

Our top pick for Ms Word and Excel is this ASUS VivoBook F510. This laptop has a reasonable amount of RAM, a big hard disk, and is pretty inexpensive & this laptop will save you a lot of money if you buy it.

This laptop has a relatively large display but is also lightweight. If you don’t need a big desktop but at the same time don’t want anything heavy to bring around, this is the best alternative for you.

There is enough RAM for standard word processing, excel, and access. This laptop also has an anti-glare display feature for your health.

This is a very standard tool, but it is not an inexpensive commodity. It is not the most expensive alternative, but it is not the cheapest.

4. HP PAVILION 15.6 (Best Laptop For Frelance Writers).

Processor Intel Core i7-7500U
Ram 12 GB RAM
Storage 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
Display 15.6-inch Full HD
Battery Life Up to 10 Hours

This 15.6-inch laptop is perfect in every manner. The car is a mix of strength coupled with luxury and convenience.As we mentioned that it’s for freelance writers, so we mean it. This laptop is very portable yet so powerful; so you can take it anywhere, which makes it the best choice for freelance writers.

We’re equipped with 12 GB RAM and 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD hard disk, which should be adequate for our needs. The laptop runs programs silently and helps you to work as much as possible.

The Intel Core i7-7500U Processor would be adequate for using word processing and Excel on the device. This machine comes with Windows 10 preinstalled and is very easy to use.

With simplicity in the design of the machine, people would be drawn to purchase this device. The computer’s name should be ‘notebook’ so it can be kept in the pocket like a notebook. Its structural integrity prevents damage from happening.

Furthermore, this product’s strong battery will run for up to eight hours after the music has finished. Its display is white. These are easy to see in well-lit spaces.

One problem with this laptop is the noise. We observed that the fan cooled the region considerably faster than we expected. If you use this device in public places like libraries or schools, this fan noise can be too distracting.

Besides, this laptop is a decent option for such a cost range.

5. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 (Best Laptop For Proofreading).

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Processor Core i7-8565U
Ram 16GB RAM
Storage 512GB SSD
Display 14-inch Full HD
Battery Life Up to 8 Hours

Pros

  • 18-hour battery life
  • Fingerprint sensor unlock
  • Extremely durable

Cons

  • Heavier than average
  • Low hard drive size
  • Expensive

If you search for a laptop that can do simple work on it, this is the right option for you. Things are a bit on the pricey side, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t buy anything that is a high-quality, reliable, and functional piece.

RAM is important, but the scale of the hard drive is still significant. In this way, you can select between 8GB and 16GB, but just 512GB of hard drive capacity. In this way, you can choose how much you can save here and how many apps you can you have at one time.

If you’re looking for a laptop computer, this is a perfect option due to the keyboard’s anti-glare display. Glare can be very harmful to the eyes and can cause strain or sore eyes.

If you do not have any choice but to waste your time looking at a computer for eight hours a day, then one that will provide some protection to your eyes is worth investing in and you know what, this one is providing eye protection.

If a laptop machine is supposed to be a working unit, it will spend a lot of time amongst several cups of tea and coffee. This is one laptop that has been through thousands of checks to check its reliability under harsh environments. Hence, you may be confident that your espresso will not fit this device.

6. Lenovo Ideapad (Best laptop for writers And Bloggers).

Lenovo IdeaPad 330
Processor AMD Quad-core A12-9720P
Ram 8GB DDR4
Storage 1TB HDD
Display 15.6-inch Full HD
Battery Life Up to 4 Hours

This is the top and most powerful most laptop in this list of Best laptop for writers And Bloggers (while still in the budget range).

If you want to achieve the best performance and lowest cost laptop, this is the for you.

If you ever think that you would use a laptop for simple picture editing, this is an excellent upgrade to your facilities.

This Lenovo Ideapad provides an AMD A12 Quad Core chip. This is a low-end processor whose base clock speed is 2.7 GHz and can raise 3.6 GHz per core.

This is a perfect decision to make. It is not an extravagant expense since it is relatively inexpensive.

According to this laptop’s requirements, it has 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and 1 TB of HDD.

We think that 8 GB of RAM is optimal for operating on complicated tasks like word processing. This would only be excess knowledge. Based on the customer’s requirement, this laptop is the highest.

There is no hesitation about this laptop for word processing.

7. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (Best Laptops For Writers On A Budget).

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14
Processor AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
Ram 8GB DDR4
Storage 256GB SSD
Display 14.0″ Full Hd Display
Battery Life Up to 9 Hours

Pros

  • Ultrafast laptop processor
  • Ergonomic keyboarding tools.
  • Premium battery.
  • Enhanced control for improved productivity.
  • A strong, durable body.
  • Compact and easy to carry.

Cons

  • No NumPad
  • No other major issues.

The IdeaPad, it’s potentially the right laptop for Microsoft Office in 2022. I love its fast delivery pace within a competitive price range. From an architectural standpoint, the laptop looks attractive in addition to being useful. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 performs well in applications like Excel and Phrase, is more robust than most laptops.

Another significant feature of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is its superior ergonomic keyboard position. The laptop is sophisticated and has a great keyboard which helps you to be productive as much as possible.

The display is big enough to allow you to have full attention on your work. With a full HD display, you will be able to focus on your job for long hours.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is not isolated. You should add that to their package that costs no more than $99 for three months. You can run Excel with great ease using macros.

8. ACER ASPIRE 5 (Best Laptop For Microsoft Office).

Acer Aspire 5
Processor 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8565U
Ram 12GB DDR4
Storage 512GB PCIe Nvme SSD
Display 15.6-inch Full HD
Battery Life Up to 9.5 Hours

Plus the main functionality of the laptop such as processor type, RAM, and hard disk storage. This Acer model is inexpensive but is a bit simple and lacks powerful specifications.

Besides sufficient processing power and enough disk space, it also provides several other required components. This keyboard sounds good, and the numeric keypad looks nice too.

This laptop fits all specifications and would be a successful business enterprise. This casual men’s dress is comfortable, lightweight, and trendy. The screen is tall, but it is well covered with a blue filter.

Healthy enough battery life allows you to work all day without having a recharge. It will last for 8 hours. This is better than other laptops sold in this price range.

This is a good investment because it is inexpensive, strong, and practical, and intelligent. Since the product comes with a one year warranty, one can feel comfortable and comfortable at the time of its use. This laptop is a perfect solution for anyone who wants a laptop for basic writing and spreadsheet use.

9. Dell XPS 15 9500 (Best Laptops For Heavy Office Tasks).

Dell XPS 15 7590
Processor Intel Core i7-10750H 10th Gen
Ram 16GB DDR4 RAM
Storage 1TB SSD
Display 15.6-inch Full HD
Battery Life Up to 11.5 Hours

Pros

  • Touch Screen Displays
  • A startup sensor
  • Big Screen
  • A lot of RAM by default
  • Multiple size display options

Dell computers are also admired for their consistency and reliability, thereby making them the gold standard for office equipment. When it comes to job operation, Dell is a safe option.

Depending on the workplace you are used to, you might be more knowledgeable about Dell’s older gadgets. Not only this Dell XPS 15 9500 is powerful and practical but also streamlined and trendy.

There is no potential for compromise for space with this laptop. If you stare at your screen all day, your eyes will get exhausted and so will your back. With a 15.6″ display, you will be able to see plainly and split-screen without having to think about not being able to focus on what you’re working on entirely.

If you require something more compact and lightweight, this notebook is also available with a 13.4″ display.

10. Acer Swift 3 (Best Laptops For Ms Word And Excel).

Acer Swift 3
Processor AMD Ryzen 7 4700U Octa-Core
Ram 8GB LPDDR4
Storage 512GB NVMe SSD
Display 14-inch Full HD
Battery Life Up to 11.5 Hours

Pros

  • AMD Ryzen processor
  • Backlit keyboard enables greater output
  • Num Keypad included
  • Portable and small frame
  • Economic cost
  • Easily run all Microsoft Office applications in a single

Cons

  • Overheating is very common
  • Blamed constant rebooting

We think only of the ACER when we talk about your laptop’s justice with the price tag. The company has enjoyed a powerful run on the market this year. Another perfect example of Acer is the Acer Swift 3.

I assure you that it is one of the fastest laptops in the industry. The specs speak for themselves after it has been answered. The architecture looks astonishing. It would be safe to say that Acer has satisfied many people looking for laptops that can run Microsoft Office properly with ease.

This laptop use feature a Full HD IPS screen. You got it correctly. The IPS display used with the new laptop allows prolonging the working time.

Other than that, the inclusion of the AMD Ryzen 7 also allows the notebook to work at an entirely new standard. With such a high processor speed, you won’t have to wait for sluggish applications to load. You can run almost all serious programs with Acer Swift 3.

I enjoyed working on the laptop because it has got a backlit keyboard. You can type efficiently even though the illumination is dim.

I like the swift design of Acer Swift 3 batteries. I had not predicted such a costly machine performance & it’s good news for all Microsoft Office professionals.

11. ACER CHROMEBOOK (Best Laptop For Excel).

ACER CHROMEBOOK
Processor Intel Celeron N2840 Dual-Core
Ram 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB Solid State
Display 11.6-inch Full HD
Battery Life Up to 9+ Hours

Pros

  • Free Google Drive Storage
  • Cheap Rate Laptop
  • Slim & Catchy Design

It is a popular commodity in workplace settings for prominent business executives. This machine has an economical price tag and high specification features.

Though it’s a budget item, it has everything that you need to work on your word processor or spreadsheets. It has been said that Intel Celeron N2840 Dual-Core Processor offers a compromise between simple demands for paper processing and internet use. The good part is that you can use this laptop without having to charge the battery.

The 2 GB RAM and 16 GB solid-state drive is slightly smaller than other laptops on our list, but it offers sufficient processor speed and office work capacity.

Chromebooks run based on the cloud. They can store data electronically instead of on the computer & your files are Stored in applications such as Google Drive or iCloud.

The Chrome OS uses less RAM than the Windows operating system. Compared to Glass, it is safer because it does not have a back door. If your laptop is robbed, your files are saved in the cloud.

Google Sheets and Excel Online can be found on Chromebooks. If you desire to run other Windows-based programs, you are generally best off with a desktop computer.

Its ultra-thin body is light and can be used anywhere comfortably. It fits very well in dark rooms like an underground car park. The display is average, but the anti-glare display is fantastic; this helps to reduce eye strain.

A Chromebook is a good choice for portability, cost, and security. We strongly suggest it.

12. Acer Aspire 1 (Best Laptops For Data Analysis).

Acer Aspire 1
Processor Intel Celeron N4000
Ram 4GB DDR4
Storage 64GB eMMC
Display 14-inch Full HD
Battery Life Up to 6.5 Hours

This is the cheapest WINDOWS laptop on the list.

If you are on a small budget and still want to obtain a good laptop, you should get the Acer Aspire 1.

Note that this is a 14 inches laptop instead of the average 15.6 inches. It has a smaller screen size and fewer features. The smaller scale would cause it to be easily movable.

This unique notebook is also very versatile in different ways. Despite a smaller screen, it is still HD resolution.

It is not unusual to see FHD Notebooks priced marginally cheaper than HD Notebooks. In this case, a higher resolution is suitable for multitasking.

This laptop provides the Intel Celeron CPU. If you have read this post, then you will know about the value of the processor.

Anything that is not quick enough is the same as a decelerator.

Do not use it if there are no windows open all the time. However, with hefty use, this processor can run hot.

The notebook is not providing much storage as compared to other ones. The computer only has 64 GB of E-SSD ROM.

Although these features are faster than regular hard disks and can have longer battery life, it’s not enough. So, you would need to either apply to cloud-based software or buy an additional HDD.

13. Dell Inspiron 3000 (Best Laptops For Writers).

Dell 15 3000 15.6 Inch HD Touchscreen Premium Laptops
Processor Intel 10th Gen Dual Core i3-1005G1
Ram 8GB DDR4
Storage 1TB HDD
Display 15.6-inch Full HD
Battery Life Up to 5+ Hours

Pros

  • Good for mid-range budgets.
  • Microsoft Office is unbelievably competent.
  • 8 GB of DDR4 RAM.

We will be finishing the review with Dell XPS 8300 notebook, which gives an excellent value for your money. The right laptop for Microsoft Excel is likely to have a comfortable keyboard. Plus, it has fitted with a super-fast processor. As a result, the battery will last longer.

First, one of the best dell laptops is with an i3 processor, and it also has 10th gen. CPU. Therefore, it is better to bear heavy app on it.

The round panel will help improve user interfaces. Moreover, there is 8GB of DDR4.

Conclusion

Here are only some of the best laptops for word processing that you can buy today in the industry. We had difficulties selecting a word processor because we lack a good processor, RAM, and storage at home.

This list highlights some of the best laptop models for multiple people. Hopefully, this article would give you an idea of the products you might purchase.

Other Laptops For Writers, Students And Office Work:

Hey, if you’ve skimmed through this article, it means that you’re whether a writer, student or you need a good laptop for office work. So, check our other specific listings below:

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Oh Brother, where art thou?

Writing about the Brother WP-80 Word Processor that I bought in 1992 (for around $400 I think) makes me feel ancient. I am almost embarrassed to reveal how much I loved and still love this machine. I  just can’t deny the influence this thing had in my life. It’s almost like the memory of a favorite pet ( I said almost–don’t shoot me social justice warriors!).

I had just graduated from college and have always used the computer lab (remember that?) to type out my papers using WordStar. Now that I was done with college, I couldn’t afford a computer. I was broke. It was 1992 and almost three times harder to find a job than it is now.

I needed to type out resumes and other types of writing samples for my job search. I happened to stumble into Sears and saw this amazing (for the time) word processing machine that also had a daisy wheel printer. I was in Heaven! I applied for a credit card and was accepted. I went home with the WP-80 and was acting like I just won the lottery. I couldn’t wait to show people that I was in the big leagues now.

It was so cool! I could actually type papers, save them and print them RIGHT FROM HOME! I didn’t need to go to a computer lab. Better yet, I could even save my files on a disk. The WP-80 even had a–get this–SPREADSHEET APP! It wasn’t called an app back then, but you get the idea. It was magic. I had my own little computer and I didn’t have to spend over $2000 dollars for one (which is how much complete computer systems sold for at the time).

The best word processing machine of the early 1990s!

I turned my room into my little home office and typed away. Of course, the resumes never got me really good jobs or anything, but it was the thought that counted. And I used my beloved machine for three years until buying my very first PC, an Acer, in 1995. By then, computers had come down in price and I was able to purchase a full computer system with a printer and color monitor for $1500. But I never gave up on my Brother WP-80.

I moved from Chicago to Los Angeles in 1997 and don’t remember what happened to my beloved Brother WP-80 machine. It represented such pivotal time in my life. Every time I print out a resume, I always see the ghost of my Brother WP-80 in the background. If any family members or friends reads this and knows what happened to my machine, please let me know. To you, the Brother WP-80 is only a machine; to me, it is a lot more.

About Daryl

Daryl Deino has been a technology enthusiast since 1995 and has written for several newspapers and technology sites. Please reach him at [email protected]

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