Abbreviation of 'word processor'; a machine or software used for creating and editing documents. Historically referred to dedicated hardware, but now can include document-editing software.
昔はワープロ専用機がよく使われていた。
In the past, dedicated word processors were commonly used.
レポートはパソコンのワープロソフトで作成した。
I prepared the report using word-processing software on my PC.
ワープロの操作を習ってから入力が速くなった。
After learning how to use a word processor, my typing became faster.