Batteries Included was a computer software and hardware company based in the Toronto area.

[4] The company's first retail location was established at Village by the Grange, (109 McCaul St, Toronto, ON).

[2] The word processor was developed by Steve Douglas who formed a relationship with Batteries Included owners Robbie and Alan Krofchick through the retail store.

[6] PaperClip III was released by Electronic Arts in 1987, following its acquisition of Batteries Included.

In 1984, Batteries Included released the integrated software suite HomePak, combining word-processor, database and communications modules into one application.