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Word processing is the action of using a word processor software for the purpose of writing, editing, formatting, or perhaps printing of text-based material.

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How can I do two columns in OpenOffice.org Writer?

I would like to structure my document with two columns in the middle of the page, and one column in the top and in the bottom. Like my example below. How can I do two columns like this in OpenOffice....
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Is there a Vim-like word processor?

I've realized that Vim makes some basic tasks very efficient (cutting, deleting, pasting...) I would love to have those features in a word processor. Does anyone know one (I prefer open source).
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Open Office - How to change figure numbering?

In Open Office Writer, I have several figures (Images with captions) on a page, but the figure numbers are ordered incorrectly (e.g. 6, 1, 2, 5, 3, 4). How can I change their ordering? I can't find ...
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Reading PFS First Choice and Word Perfect 5 files in an XP or Windows 98 environment

My priest has 3 computers, Windows 3.1, Windows 98 and Windows XP. Recently his power supply blew out on his Windows 3.1 computer and he needs to get to the data on the hard drive. He's looking into ...
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OpenOffice.org Outline Numbering Default

In OpenOffice.org, the default option under Tools->Outline Numbering->Paragraph Style is listed as "Heading 1". I want it to be "Block Title #1" for cross compatibility with Microsoft Word. There is a ...
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Free app with outlining as good as WordPerfect?

I don't know how many of you have ever used WordPerfect's built in outlining, but let me tell you, it's fast and sweet. Tab to go down a level (e.g. I. to A. to 1.) shift+tab to go up. I guess I could ...
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Recommendation for a simple (Japanese) word processor [closed]

I think most of you know this problem: relatives that call you at the weirdest of times with a computer problem (oh, noes). Recently my aunt-in-law has started to seriously use her computer to write ...
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How can I use Windows quick navigation combo keys under OSX?

In any text area under Windows, you can use CTRL-Right Arrow to move from one word to the next. You can also add meta keys such as SHIFT or DEL to select words or delete them respectively. How can I ...
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