This article will introduce the concept and types of word processors, recommend several excellent free word processors, and provide file recovery methods.

What is a word processor?

Word processing refers to the use of computers and other devices to create, edit, save or print documents. A word processor is a software program that allows you to perform word processing on a computer or other device.

Word processors are mainly divided into three types: mechanical, electronic and software.

The earliest word processing equipment was a machine for copying letters, similar to the typewriter invented by Henry Mill.

In the late 1960s, electromechanical and electronic word processing equipment emerged. IBM has developed a tape/Seelectric typewriter that allows users to rewrite text that has been written to another tape.

In the late 1970s and 1980s, with the emergence of personal computers, word processing software programs for personal computers also appeared.

Common features of word processors:

• Create, edit, save and print documents electronically.
• Includes basic functions such as insertion, copying, cutting, pasting, deleting, searching, replacing, printing, etc.
• Advanced word processing features such as file management, graphics processing, font settings, footnotes, cross references, headers and footers, page layout, macros, spelling and grammar checking, collaborative editing, data import, autocorrection, email merge, and more.

Recommended free word processor

The best free word processors for Windows 10/11 systems include:

• Microsoft Word (subscribed to some features)
• WPS Office
• Google Docs
• LibreOffice Writer
• WordPerfect (some features require subscription)
• SoftMaker FreeOffice
• OpenOffice Writer
• SSuite WordGraph

Word processor download

You can easily download the application to your computer by visiting the official website of the word processor program.

Recover deleted/lost Word documents

To recover deleted or lost Word documents or any other files on your computer, you can try using a professional data recovery program.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery is a professional free Windows data recovery application. You can use it to recover deleted or lost files, photos, videos, emails, etc. from Windows computers, USB flash drives, SD/memory cards, external hard drives, SSDs, etc.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery helps you deal with various data loss situations such as wrong file deletion, hard drive corruption or other errors, malware/virus infection, system crashes, and more. It can even help you recover data when your PC fails to boot.

Download and install MiniTool Power Data Recovery on your computer. Please check out the following simple guide to learn how to use it to recover deleted/lost Word documents or other files.

1. Start MiniTool Power Data Recovery to access its main interface.
2. On the main interface, select the target drive and click Scan. If you want to scan the entire disk or device, you can click the Devices tab and select the target disk/device to scan.
3. After the scanning process is complete, you can check the scan results to find the required files. Select the required file and click the Save button to store the recovered file. You should select a new device or location to store the recovered files to avoid data overwriting.

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