Word Processors
There are a variety of word processors available, each with advantages and disadvantages. The most common are Framemaker by Adobe Systems, and Word by Microsoft.
LibreOffice Writer is the freely available Open Source alternative that works on most popular operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac) and is part of the LibreOffice suite of programs.
AbiWord is also Open Source and is a very fast and light alternative word processor.
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