What is Word Processing?

The process of creating documents before they are printed is called word processing. It includes creating and modifying text, graphics and picture etc. The process of creating and printing documents using personal computes is called desktop publishing. Typewriter was used for creating documents before computer. Only simple text could be written using typewrite. Picture and graphics were printed using the facilities of professional printers. Desktop publishing has made the process of printing documents very simple and easy. Personal computers are used to create documents. These documents can be printed using different types of printers. It takes less time and effort to publish documents.
Different programs are available to create high-quality documents. The user can create simple documents as well as complex and colorful pictures, graphics and charts.