What is hwp?

HWP is a proprietary word processing software developed by Hancom Inc.. It's widely used in South Korea, particularly in government and educational sectors. Key features include:

  • Document Formatting: HWP offers a range of formatting options for text, paragraphs, and pages, similar to other word processors.
  • Hangul Support: As a Korean-developed software, it provides excellent support for the Korean language (Hangul).
  • Table Creation: HWP allows users to create and customize tables for organizing data.
  • Image Insertion: Images and other multimedia can be inserted into documents.
  • Compatibility: While primarily used in South Korea, HWP offers some degree of compatibility with other document formats. However, full compatibility can sometimes be an issue when exchanging files with users of other word processors.
  • HWP File Format: The file format created by Hancom Word.