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How did word processors initially develop?
How did word processors initially develop?
- From mechanical machines and later merged with the computer field (correct)
- As fully functioned desktop publishing programs
- As stand-alone devices dedicated to the function
- Out of computer technology
What is a word processor (WP)?
What is a word processor (WP)?
- A simple text editor with limited features
- A device or computer program that provides for input, editing, formatting, and output of text (correct)
- A machine that evolved from computer technology
- A fully functioned desktop publishing program
What distinguishes a word processor program from a simple text editor?
What distinguishes a word processor program from a simple text editor?
- Being a stand-alone device dedicated to the function
- Additional features for input, editing, and formatting of text (correct)
- Fully functioning desktop publishing capabilities
- The ability to merge with personal computer technology
When did the distinctions between word processors, simple text editors, and desktop publishing programs become unclear?
When did the distinctions between word processors, simple text editors, and desktop publishing programs become unclear?
What was the initial focus of word processing in American offices?
What was the initial focus of word processing in American offices?
What distinguished early word processors from current word processors?
What distinguished early word processors from current word processors?
How did word processors evolve from mechanical machines?
How did word processors evolve from mechanical machines?
What was the initial focus of word processing in American offices in the early 1970s?
What was the initial focus of word processing in American offices in the early 1970s?
What is the main change in the meaning of 'word processing' in American offices from its initial introduction?
What is the main change in the meaning of 'word processing' in American offices from its initial introduction?
How did the initial designers of word processing systems develop stand-alone equipment?
How did the initial designers of word processing systems develop stand-alone equipment?
What is the main distinction between early word processors and current word processors?
What is the main distinction between early word processors and current word processors?
How did the term 'word processing' evolve in American offices in the early 1970s?
How did the term 'word processing' evolve in American offices in the early 1970s?
Where did word processors evolve from?
Where did word processors evolve from?
What is the story of the gradual automation of the physical aspects of writing and editing?
What is the story of the gradual automation of the physical aspects of writing and editing?
What did the designers of word processing systems do initially when developing stand-alone equipment?
What did the designers of word processing systems do initially when developing stand-alone equipment?
