Unlike a typewriter, a word processor enables you to make changes to a document easily, without unnecessary retyping. As you type on your computer keyboard, text is displayed on your screen and is stored in your computer’s memory, which is its temporary electronic storage area. Like a typewriter, a word processing programme is used to create documents such as letters, memos, or reports. Identifying word processing functions and Word screen components, creating and opening a document, and moving around within a document are the foundations you will build on in this course.įor more on MS Word training classes in Los Angeles call us on 888.815.0604. Before you can begin using the many features of Microsoft Word 2013, you need to know several basic skills and concepts.