How do I buy a word processing program?
Look at the two main programs, Word, from Microsoft, and WordPerfect, from Corel. Word is an object-oriented program: Each letter, sentence and paragraph is an individual object you must select to change. WordPerfect is stream-formatted, meaning that when you can select an immediate change without selecting any object. For example, select a color, font or other text manipulation and the change affects the whole document from that point forward. Visit the local library, where you can gain some insight into the word processing programs through the Idiot and For Dummies series books. Visit your local neighborhood computer and office supply stores, to get a closer look at the word processing programs that are available. Check and compare the program prices and most importantly, the necessary system requirements needed to run the application that you may buy. The system requirements usually listed on the side of the box give the mandatory specification required to run the program. Search th
