WordPerfect is a word processing software that was first developed in the late 1970s. It became popular in the 1980s and 1990s, especially among legal and business professionals, due to its powerful features and user-friendly interface. Users appreciated its ability to create complex documents with ease, including formatting options and templates. Over the years, WordPerfect faced competition from other word processors, particularly Microsoft Word. Despite this, it remains in use today, especially in specific industries that value its unique features, such as document comparison and legal formatting tools. The software is part of the Corel suite of applications.