How to Use word processing in a Sentence

word processing

noun
  • These terminals are used mostly for word processing.
  • The lawyer grabs up the outputted text and plops it into a word processing file.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
  • In the days of word processing, a soft return was used to insert a line break and make the text begin again on the next line.
    Wired, 13 Aug. 2022
  • But the refresh rate doesn’t matter much for web browsing and word processing.
    Sascha Brodsky, Popular Mechanics, 15 Aug. 2022
  • The m3 chip will also power you through standard tasks like web browsing, word processing, and video calls.
    Brenda Stolyar, Wired, 13 Aug. 2022
  • This is a decent entry-level desktop for those who don't need much storage space and just want something to do word processing, surf the web, and stream video.
    Karl Klockars, PCMAG, 4 Nov. 2022
  • And a computer center, where visitors can learn word processing skills, or how to use an iPhone or Google Maps.
    Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Bitcoin is digital gold Adoption of the PC was driven by the invention of the spreadsheet and word processing.
    Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, 17 Nov. 2017
  • Few advances have twisted us more than word processing.
    Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2021
  • Then a new technology took over at the speed of light—digital printing and word processing.
    Paul Theroux, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2021
  • However, a single stroke of the Enter key can be programmed to create a break and bring text down to the next line (as in word processing), instead of firing your message off.
    Wired, 13 Aug. 2022
  • Microsoft Word is arguably still the top player for word processing.
    Tj McCue, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
  • For an easier process, open a blank word processing page and simply complete each of the categories noted above.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2019
  • Enlarge / Project Blink can edit video using text search and word processing techniques.
    Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 20 Oct. 2022
  • The current crop of laptops is fast and reliable, with processors that are capable enough to do things like word processing and web browsing.
    Sascha Brodsky, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2023
  • Most of what works is Google's software and Chrome plug-ins, and the whole device will definitely be a word processing and Internet surfing machine and not, say, a way to do video or photo editing.
    John Wenz, Popular Mechanics, 17 Feb. 2016
  • One participant used a word processing app to write for example.
    Roni Dengler, Discover Magazine, 21 Nov. 2018
  • Intel is promising over 20% faster speeds with common office apps — think word processing, spreadsheet number crunching and email.
    Jacob Krol, CNN Underscored, 2 Sep. 2020
  • Those students involved in audio, video or graphics may require more storage than those who spend most of their time browsing, researching and word processing.
    Anthony Marcusa, chicagotribune.com, 17 Apr. 2021
  • The relatively low-end processor is snappy enough for basic tasks like word processing and web browsing.
    Sascha Brodsky, Popular Mechanics, 10 Nov. 2022
  • But how the product will address other tasks primarily done on work laptops, such as word processing or spreadsheet creation, remains to be seen.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 28 Apr. 2022
  • Microsoft, too, offers access to its Office word processing and spreadsheet software, as well as kid-favorite Minecraft.
    Geoffrey A. Fowler, chicagotribune.com, 27 Mar. 2018
  • Despite being a couple of years old, the M1 chip is still more than capable of handling web browsing, word processing, and other casual day-to-day tasks with little issue.
    Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Keystrokes are responsive and held up well not only in my Steam/Xbox Game Pass libraries but also during everyday computing tasks, like word processing and web browsing.
    Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Tablets are generally best for simple tasks, such as watching videos, scrolling social media and browsing the web, while laptops have a big edge when word processing, while running multiple programs at once and for business use.
    Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 8 Mar. 2021
  • For browsing and word processing, HD should suffice, however those who consume detailed content, like newer blockbuster films and games, may want the higher-end 4K resolution.
    Anthony Marcusa, chicagotribune.com, 24 Mar. 2021
  • The computer scientist invented the cut/paste command, making word processing user-friendly and hastening the demise of the typewriter.
    oregonlive, 28 Dec. 2020
  • General office tasks such as word processing, database entry, and the like are well within its capabilities.
    Chris Wilkinson, Ars Technica, 11 Dec. 2020
  • These are like mini-computers, allowing word processing, the use of excel and powerpoint, and internet browsing.
    Maya Wei-Haas, Smithsonian, 8 May 2017
  • Microsoft wants to lure Office word processing, spreadsheet and email customers into using its new corporate chat program.
    Dina Bass, Bloomberg.com, 7 Sep. 2017

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