method that involves the use of computerized equipment to automatically produce written letters and documents, reports, memorandums, reminder letters, audit bid proposals, contracts, confirmations, representation letters, and billings. Typically, word processing programs allow the user to insert, delete, rearrange, search and replace, write style sheets, and move text from one document to another. A table of contents may be prepared from headings and subheadings. A glossary and index may also be furnished. Windows can display different portions of the same document or of completely independent but related documents. Examples of word processing programs that are in wide use include WORDPERFECT, WORD, and AMIPRO.