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There are many reasons for using a computer over a typewriter.

1. You can edit your work as you type, without using more ink and paper.

2. You can work in colour, change the font, and use tools like spell-checker.

3. You can put pictures into the document without having to glue them in afterwards.

4. Computers are much more readily available than typewriters in most places.

5. You can cross reference and multi-task while using a compuer.

6. You can access websites like Wikianswers on the computer. ;)

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