Microsoft Word is a word processing application originally created by Richard Brodie for IBM PC computers running DOS in 1983. It later expanded to Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows platforms. Word allows for word processing as well as simple desktop publishing, collaboration features, and multilingual support. Word processing involves using computer programs to write, edit, format and print textual documents. A word processor is a computer program that allows users to write and edit documents on a computer screen before printing. The Microsoft Word window interface includes elements like the title bar, menu bar, toolbars, scrollbars, cursor, document window, rulers, and status bar.