Word processing is defined as creating documents, letters, and other typed correspondence with the use of a computer and software applications. There is no one single word that can be used in place of word processing.
Contextual tabs
Can tabs are the tabs on the top of cans that you pull back to open the can
If you mean Microsoft Word than this is a text processing program.
Formulas and data are two tabs that you will find in Excel and not in Word.
Ribbon.
Ribbon.
Ribbon
The word tabs is a plural noun. The singular is tab.
Assuming you mean word-processing software : Microsoft Word, Ability Write, Word Perfect, Open Office Writer, Lotus Word-Pro, Microsoft Write.
You use a word processor to do word processing. Word processors are pieces of software. Word processing is an activity that someone does.
word processing software.