Word Processing. Word processing software is used to manipulate a text document, such as a resume or a report. You typically enter text by typing and the software provides tools for copying, deleting and various types of formatting.ome of the functions of word processing software include: 1  Creating, editing, saving and printing documents. 2  Copying, pasting, moving and deleting text within a document. 3  Formatting text, such as font type, bolding, underlining or italicizing. 4  Creating and editing tables.