Did the word processing software change with the introduction of the GRE revised General Test on August 1, 2011?
No, the word processing software did not change. The GRE Program uses an elementary word processor developed by ETS so that individuals familiar with specific commercial word processing software do not have an advantage or disadvantage. As with the GRE General Test administered prior to August 1, 2011, tools such as a spelling checker and grammar checker are not available in the ETS software. This is to maintain fairness with those examinees who write their essays by hand at paper-based test centers.