Top 10 Word Processing Software

10. RagTime 6.5.2

RagTime 6 has a simple drop-down menu format with menu labels and icons that are very different from the general layout used by most other word processing software. This can be confusing for new software users and old pros, alike. It doesn’t provide a watermark option to keep company images and logos safe from reproduction .To open a new document you must use the RagTime Foyer, which is a menu that lists document types. it lacks many of the basic features that businesses require from a word processorIt seems that RagTime’s strong point is the types of media that you can insert into the document and the freedom you have in arranging the media. Unlike other word processing software, you can easily insert media, such as sound, photos and text, into the document and then drag it to wherever you want it thanks to the software’s media frames.

9. Ability Write V5

Ability Write 5, just like Corel Write, has a clean, well organized design that will be easy for new users to master. It provides attractive user interface. On the right side of the screen, the software displays a Recent Files and Folders menu that displays all of your recently used documents so that you can open them quickly. Though it has all of the same basic features of Corel Write, Ability Write 5 also has many of the same features as Microsoft Word. There are no citation and bibliography features for adding important citation information to the end of a document, for example.There is no dictionary look-up feature that allows you find a word’s synonyms, antonyms and/or definition.

8. Kingsoft Writer 2010

Kingsoft Writer has easily identifiable icons for the toolbar buttons, and a lot of options laid out in the toolbar so that you don’t have to search the dropdown menus for the tool you want. One unique feature is the software’s New Document window on the right side of the screen. It displays recent documents and new document options so that a new file can be opened quickly. There are so few editing tools in Kingsoft it makes us wonder who the software was intended for. One strong point is that users can convert their files into PDFs, HTML, faxes and emails. It can save documents in rich text format and plain text format, but that is the stretch of its usefulness in this area.

7. Corel Write 2010

This layout of corel write 2010 is very easy to use, even for new computer users.The software also has many of the same basic features as Microsoft Word. One new feature is the Recent Files and Folders menu that is located on the right side of the screen. This is a handy feature if you are constantly opening and closing files while you work. This menu keeps a list of recent files with links that can be clicked on to open.Students and others that write research papers will lament the lack of citation and bibliography features that make scouring information infinitely easier. Those that share their documents with others will find the lack of tracking or notation features discouraging most importantly, Corel lacks a dictionary look-up feature that allows you to find the meaning of a word and synonyms and/or antonyms.

6. EasyWord Premium

EasyWord is instantly unappealing to the eye because of its old-fashioned button styles. Though the buttons look like they came straight out of a 1995 word processing application.Another major drawback for this software is that it has no online help, tutorials or forums, unlike Microsoft Word and WordPerfect X5. In fact, you will be hard-pressed to find any information on this software at all. The E-Press website has very little information about the software and its support page lists only an email address. One upside is that EasyWord can be used in 30 different languages, so it is great for multilingual environments like offices or schools.

5. Google Docs

The first thing you’ll notice when opening a document in Google Docs is that it is very user -friendly. The menu options are in the expected places as well as the important editing toolbar buttons.One of Google Docs’ word processing software features that no one else offers is that when you save your documents you have instant access to them from any other computer. Users are provided with 1GB of storage space for uploaded files. However, keep in mind that this is only for Google Docs. Google Docs editing features are limited to the basic commands of find and replace, cut, copy, paste, undo and redo.

4. Oracle Open Office Writer Standard Edition

Oracle Open Office Writer has fresh looking icons that will be easy to identify. It offers a dropdown menu that will be familiar to most computer users, as well. It includes just about every tool most users will need. The lack of watermark creation may be a bother if you create a lot of business items using your word processing software, though.You can view multiple pages of your document side-by-side either on a widescreen monitor or on multiple monitors.The spell checker can be used to correct a multitude of different languages The best part about this software is the publishing options.This addition lets you publish text directly to a Wiki site.

3. TextMaker 2010

There are a lot of new button icons to memorize with this software. It also doesn’t use the same icon locations that are almost universally used by other word processing software, so there will be a learning curve.This software has some of the most basic features that are offered by Word. Multiple files are easy to access though, thanks to the handy tab organization of the file windows.If you write in various languages, then you’ll love TextMaker’s spellchecker. It will check the spelling of words in 20 different languages, including Arabic and Russian.One huge oversight is that TextMaker doesn’t have a grammar checker. For users that are used to having their software check their Ps and Qs, this will be a major drawback. Another slight drawback is that it is somewhat difficult to find the word count or character count checker

2. WordPerfect X5

Wordperfect x5 productivity software that adapts to the way you work best. Connecting you with new technologies that help you work more collaboratively, it brings all your office tools and resources together. Classic word processing power and control. Reliable compatibility with more than 60 file formats, including Microsoft Office. New SharePoint Server support. A newly integrated email client and calendar. Plus, more of the PDF tools that set WordPerfect Office apart from every other office suite, including PDF annotation. It’s the total productivity software package.

1.Microsoft Word 2010

Microsoft Word 2010 offers enhanced features to create professional-quality documents, easier ways to work together with people, and almost-anywhere access to your files. It adds impact to your document with new picture-editing tools. It better illustrate your ideas with diagrams by turning bullet-point lists into compelling Smart Art graphics .it apply new formatting effects to your text such as shadow, bevel, glow and reflection. it capture and insert screenshots directly into your document