Application Software

Application software is a computer program that functions and is operated by means of a computer, with the purpose of supporting or improving the software user's work

Application Software: Types

1)Word Processing Software

• Allows users to create, edit a document.
• Example: MS Word, Word Pad etc.

2) Spreadsheet Software

• Allows users to create document and perform calculation.
• Example: Excel, Lotus1-2-3, OpenOffice etc.

 

3) Database Software

• Allows users to store and retrieve vast amount of data.
• Example: MS Access, MySQL, Oracle etc.

4) Presentation Graphic Software

• Allows users to create visual presentation.
• Example: MS Power Point

5) Multimedia Software

• Allows users to create, play image, audio, video etc.
• Example: Real Player, Media Player, Winamp, RockBox,SongBird, etc.