document editor

[/ˈdɒkjəmənt ˈɛdɪtər/]
nounpl: document editors
editor de documentos
1. A software application or tool used to create, modify, and format text documents
Microsoft Word is one of the most popular document editors available.
Microsoft Word é um dos editores de documentos mais populares disponíveis.
2. A person whose job is to review and revise written documents for content, style, and accuracy
The document editor corrected the spelling errors in the manuscript.
O editor de documentos corrigiu os erros de ortografia no manuscrito.
3. A feature within software that allows users to modify existing documents
The Google Docs document editor allows multiple users to collaborate simultaneously.
O editor de documentos do Google Docs permite que múltiplos usuários colaborem simultaneamente.
In Brazil, the term 'editor de documentos' is commonly used in business and technology contexts. With the rise of cloud-based collaboration tools like Google Docs and Microsoft 365, the term now frequently refers to online collaborative editors rather than just standalone software applications. In the US, 'document editor' is standard terminology in professional and academic settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
text editorword processorcontent editormanuscript editor
Antonyms / Antônimos
document viewerread-only viewer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
editor de documentos
Most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
editor de documentos
Standard usage, no significant regional variation
São Paulo
editor de documentos
Standard usage in business and technology sectors
Portugal
editor de documentos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'processador de texto' for word processor context

Related Words

word processingtext formattingproofreadingdocument managementediting softwarerevision control

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the drawing board (when a document needs major revisions)
red pen treatment (heavy editing of a document)
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