Word Processors and Typists

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 14 (70%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 2 (10%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 4 (20%)

• Check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• File and store completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, or maintain a computer filing system to store, retrieve, update, and delete documents.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Address envelopes or prepare envelope labels, using typewriter or computer.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Type correspondence, reports, text and other written material from rough drafts, corrected copies, voice recordings, dictation, or previous versions, using a computer, word processor, or typewriter.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Gather, register, and arrange the material to be typed, following instructions.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Compute and verify totals on report forms, requisitions, or bills, using adding machine or calculator.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Keep records of work performed.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Electronically sort and compile text and numerical data, retrieving, updating, and merging documents as required.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Search for specific sets of stored, typed characters to make changes.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Collate pages of reports and other documents.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Reformat documents, moving paragraphs or columns.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Adjust settings for format, page layout, line spacing, and other style requirements.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Work with technical material, preparing statistical reports, planning and typing statistical tables, and combining and rearranging material from different sources.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Transcribe stenotyped notes of court proceedings.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Use data entry devices, such as optical scanners, to input data into computers for revision or editing.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Manage schedules and set dates, times, and locations for meetings and appointments.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Perform other clerical duties, such as answering telephone, sorting and distributing mail, running errands or sending faxes.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Print and make copies of work.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Transmit work electronically to other locations.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Operate and resupply printers and computers, changing print wheels or fluid cartridges, adding paper, and loading blank tapes, cards, or disks into equipment.Little or no AI speed-up · core task