How to Use word processing in a Sentence

word processing

noun
  • These terminals are used mostly for word processing.
  • He got used to word processing and email.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The spellcheck that is handy in word processing is a form of AI.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The lawyer grabs up the outputted text and plops it into a word processing file.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
  • But the refresh rate doesn’t matter much for web browsing and word processing.
    — Sascha Brodsky, Popular Mechanics, 15 Aug. 2022
  • 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
  • The m3 chip will also power you through standard tasks like web browsing, word processing, and video calls.
    — Brenda Stolyar, Wired, 13 Aug. 2022
  • Then a new technology took over at the speed of light—digital printing and word processing.
    — Paul Theroux, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2021
  • Microsoft Word is arguably still the top player for word processing.
    — Tj McCue, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
  • One participant used a word processing app to write for example.
    — Roni Dengler, Discover Magazine, 21 Nov. 2018
  • 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
  • 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
  • The relatively low-end processor is snappy enough for basic tasks like word processing and web browsing.
    — Sascha Brodsky, Popular Mechanics, 10 Nov. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Her switch to word processing programs allowed Didion to cut and paste passages in more complex and seamless ways than her old habit of arranging note cards on the floor.
    — Evelyn McDonnell, The New Republic, 3 Oct. 2023
  • General office tasks such as word processing, database entry, and the like are well within its capabilities.
    — Chris Wilkinson, Ars Technica, 11 Dec. 2020
  • For example, video games and editing software require more RAM than word processing or web browsing.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Everyday tasks like web browsing, modest workloads like note-taking and word processing, and light entertainment are all possible on this chip.
    — Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • Everything works with a natural logic that will quickly feel comfortable for anyone who has used simple word processing or design programs.
    — Valerie Walsh, wsj.com, 1 Nov. 2023
  • 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, 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
  • The Neo runs at speeds powerful enough for daily tasks like web browsing, word processing, photo editing and videoconferencing.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • These are like mini-computers, allowing word processing, the use of excel and powerpoint, and internet browsing.
    — Maya Wei-Haas, Smithsonian, 8 May 2017

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