Word Processing Applications
It would be a rare occurrence indeed for a word processing application to result in the need for computer repair or laptop servicing in Milford, NH -- or anywhere else for that matter! -- but certainly a machine that isn't running at all won't be doing much word processing.

Here we provide an overview of the some of the most popular word processing applications currently available, and some are completely FREE.

Introduction
Word processing applications are built and designed for one thing; word processing. This includes composing, editing, formatting and in some cases even printing any written document. Most word processors today include features such as font applications, grammar and spell checking, built-in thesaurus, text correction, HTML exporting, Web integration and more. 

Surely, most of us have used software such as Microsoft Word, which is the most popular word processor on the market right now. While Word is certainly a capable piece of software, there are still plenty of competitors out there and some are known by offering their word processors for free. 

So, in case you are not interested into purchasing the Microsoft Office suite, or you're just not a fan of Word, lets look at some of the alternatives we have when it comes to word processing applications.

Google Docs
First off, Google Docs. Probably the most known word processor right behind Word, Google Docs is available throughout the Google Drive, which allows you to upload the standard file types; photos, videos, documents and other files - with up to 15GB of totally free storage space.

A great thing about Google Docs is that it will sync with all of your devices, and also the fact it enables teamwork collaboration in a great way - in other words, it is a great addition for group projects. Google Docs has a minimalistic, clean and classic design to it, which makes it very easy to use. 

Google Drive also offers other apps within its interface, such as Quickoffice, which lets you swiftly open and edit Docs on any of your devices. The Keep app helps you stay organized, Drawings app helps you get the visuals out there and Sheets is great for well - spreadsheets. Google Drive can be downloaded for free on both iOS and Android devices.

Textilus App
If you're on the 'Mac' side of things, you will certainly enjoy spending your time with the Textilus application. This rich-text app supports over 30 different languages, it is regularly updated and has multiple formatting options. Actually more than 60 different fonts.

Even thought Textilus is great for iPad users, you can still create, open and edit these documents in Microsoft Word, OpenOffice and other word processing apps such as the Nisus Writer and Scrivener. You are also able to add photos, charts, drawings, signatures and more. When it comes to exporting your work, you are able to do so alongside syncing with iCloud, Dropbox and Evernote.

One other great thing about Textilus is personal customization. You are able to customize all the 25 toolbar buttons, just for your own convenience. And as said, Textilus documents are compatible with all popular word processors.

Kingsoft Office Writer
Another great Microsoft Word alternative! Kingsoft Office Writer is a completely free word processing application. The developers say its qualities match those of Word, and offer a wide range of easy-to-use features. Kingsoft Office Writer also supports all the Word file formats, including the .docx file format.

Its user interface is very simple yet very attractive and easy to use. This means it's a great choice for both beginners and the most advanced users. This piece of great software also includes built-in functions such as a Word to PDF converter, spell and grammar check, web layout viewing, rich-text editing, document encryption, night-reading mode, table-to-picture operations and also allows opening emailed documents in most known formats.

Pages
Yet another great app from Apple, Pages introduces an excellent application for Mac users. However, Windows users can also take advantages of this great piece of software by using its web version, trough the iWork for iCloud. On the web, you are able to create, edit and generate documents with most of the same features that come inside the iOS and Mac versions.

Like many word processors out there, Pages gives you all the tools you need in order to create excellent documents. For example, text in Pages will automatically wrap around added images, as well as around tables and charts. This can of course be further customized and edited. 

Pages offers over 60 different templates, in case you do not want to start with a blank page. Using iCloud, you can track comments, save documents as Word files, share them with your colleagues, friends and generally access the work through iCloud.

OpenOffice - Writer
And finally, we come to our last stop. And yes, we have probably saved the best for the end. Introducing the - Writer, from OpenOffice. Writer is an exceptional piece of software which offers everything one could expect from a fully equipped, modern word processor.

Writer is a powerful piece of software, yet it is simple enough for beginners and short writing scripts. Don't get me wrong, Writer is simple to use, but its power is great, you are literally able to generate complete books alongside diagrams, contents, indexes and much more. "You're free to concentrate on your ideas while Writer makes them look great." - as they put it.

The wide range of styles and formatting options included into the Writer grants you the power of customizing your documents to the fullest. The AutoCorrect dictionary is able to discover typos on the fly, and the app itself supports the use of different languages. 

Writer is also full of many different templates in case you want to use one, you can download these from its Templates repository or even create one yourself. Others great features of the Writer include of course the AutoComplete option - which is designed to reduce your typing efforts as it suggests common phrases and words to finish off what you are saying.

Writer offers much more features, such as text frames, table of contents, multi-page display, notes, and also supports many different exporting formats, including HTML, PDF, and even MediaWiki formats, besides the standard ones. 

Writer also supports opening Microsoft Word documents and even saving its own files in .docx and .doc formats - so you can send them to people who are still paying for Word.