Now that we can write simultaneously, how do we use that to our advantage?

Abstract

Word processors now make it possible for many authors to work on the same document concurrently. But what can they actually do?

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Index Terms

• Applied computing

  • Computers in other domains

    • Personal computers and PC applications

      • Word processors

• Human-centered computing

  • Human computer interaction (HCI)

    • Interaction paradigms

      • Collaborative interaction