Understanding what your vehicle is capable of and what it is designed to do makes it easier to identify a safe point of entry, headed in the direction you want to go. Knowing what different kinds of computer equipment can do is the first step in choosing the computer that is right for you. The following discussion describes a developmental progression of computer capabilities. This information may be especially helpful to readers just getting started with computers. Computer users typically learn word processing, or computerized typing, first.
Word processing allows all sorts of routine and non-routine typing without that frustration.
They can have the computer correct spelling and grammatical errors and suggest better words to use, from an electronic thesaurus. In schools, teachers who encourage students to use word processing find that their students are willing to do more writing and editing than ever before, and they demonstrate a renewed enthusiasm towards writing. For example, the user can write a general letter and then personalize it for dozens of different recipients. Words or phrases can be centered, italicized, boldfaced, or underlined. Text can be printed in columns, sideways on a page, or within a boxed area.