In the area of word processing software, there are very few real choices. The top two products are Microsoft Word and Corel WordPerfect®. There are a couple of free "open-source" word processing programs available, as well as some for use with Linux or other operating systems.

Software Programs

Corel WordPerfect® Office

Microsoft Office

AbiWord free wordprocessor similar to Word

StarOffice  for Linux and Solaris

OpenOffice.org  OpenOffice.org is a free productivity suite comparable to Microsoft Office

SoftMaker

Support Sites

WordPerfect vs. Word This site is devoted to comparing Microsoft Word with Corel WordPerfect (as you would imagine). A point system is used to award points to each program's features and abilities, depending upon which is better and/or easier to work with.

Word Processing Tips A few word processing tips from the SC Bar Practice Management Advisor.