My now 10 y.o. uses Open Office from http://www.openoffice.org He used Word from about 7 to write his first book report.
Maybe something specialized is not needed?
Bob
I'm looking for a good children's word processing program with clipart and borders etc. I have been using creative writer 2 but this no longer works after a system upgrade. It needs to suitable for 8y.o. children.
I have tried Jarte and although a good program does not have clipart or other features.
Hope someone can help.

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