Advantages of
using a word processor
| 1 | text on screen is easy to redraft and reorganise |
| 2 | shared writing is facilitated by a shared screen |
| 3 | mistakes can be edited without spoiling the appearance of the text |
| 4 | multiple printed copies can be created as required |
| 5 | writing can be supported by spell-checkers, speech and other helps such as writing frames. |