Word processing is the phrase used to describe using a computer to create, edit and print documents. It is also the creation, input, editing and production of a document with a computerized device. A word processing package enables you to type in and manipulate text. It helps you to enter, store, format, copy and print text. It is software that turns the computer into a sophisticated typewriter. The word processing software allows you to determine how you want the finished page to look i.e. page size, line, width, margin etc. Once you are satisfied that everything looks all right, you can print out any number of copies on paper.