By Jorge Luis
Publication Date: 2025-12-12 11:17:00
The word processor is a staple of the computer world. In response to writers needing to get work done, the late 1970s and early 1980s saw hundreds of word processors vying for market space. Microsoft released Word in 1983, and within a relatively short time it became the industry standard thanks in part to its graphical user interface.
The company has since evolved its suite of software tools to create Microsoft Office, and now offers a subscription service known as Microsoft 365. But starting with the…
