Best software tools for journalists

The best software tools for journalists to practice their craft, from word processors to analytics

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Journalism in the digital age has added speed, reach and reporting techniques by harnessing the power of a variety of technologies.

We've listed some of the best of these tools for journalists, from the basics of a good word processor, voice recorder and file storage, to more advanced tools for transcribing interviews and getting scoops.

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﻿Additional reporting by Hannah Williams
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