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Word processor

A word processor is like a magical machine that helps people write things down on a computer. Remember the fancy pen that you got on your birthday? A word processor is like that pen; but it lets you write without having to worry about making mistakes or rubbing out things. You can keep what you write and make it look pretty by using different colors, shapes, and sizes. And if you are ever bored with what you're doing, you can use fun fonts and add pictures or emojis to make your work more exciting.

The word processor has some helpful tools that make writing easier. If you ever spell a word or a name wrong, the word processor will show you and you can fix it very quickly without having to rewrite everything that you have written. And if you want to write something in a different order, you can just cut and paste where you want things to go. It's like taking a piece of paper and cutting with scissors, but it's even easier because you don't need to use your hands.

Plus, a word processor can help you share your work with other people very easily by letting you email or print out what you have written. When you use a word processor, it's like having a little helper that makes writing more fun and helps you get things done faster.
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