writing software

noun

UK /ˈraɪtɪŋ ˈsɒftweə/

US /ˈraɪtɪŋ ˈsɔːftwer/

A computer program that helps you type and make words on a screen.

My dad uses writing software to make his stories look neat.

SYNONYMS

word processor text editor document editor authoring tool

RELATED WORDS

computer keyboard document typing spell check

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A program used by authors to plan and organize long books.

She keeps all her chapters in her writing software.

3. Tools that help people write code for computers.

Programmers use writing software to build apps.

4. An app that checks spelling and grammar as you write.

The writing software fixed my spelling mistakes.