Applications Software_

Applications software - it provides the serves that the user requires to solve a given task

Examples:

• word processing

• spreadsheet

• database (management system)

• control and measurement software

• apps and applets

• video editing

• graphics editing

• audio editing

• computer-aided design (CAD)

Word processing - used to manipulate a text document, such as an essay or a report. Text is entered using a keyboard and the software provides tools for copying, deleting and various types of formatting.

Some of the functions of word processing software include:

• creating, editing, saving and manipulating text

• copy and paste functions

• spell checkers

• import photos/images into a structured page format

• translation into foreign language.

Spreadsheet - used to organise and manipulate numerical data (in the form of integer, real, date, and so on). Numbers are organised on a grid of lettered columns and numbered rows. The grid itself is made up of cells, and each cell is identified using a unique combination of columns and rows.

Example: B6.

Some of the functions of spreadsheets include:

• use of formulae to carry out calculations

• ability to produce graphs

• ability to do modelling and 'what if' calculations.

Database - it is used to organise, manipulate and analyse data. a typical data base is made up of one or tables. tables consists of rows a columns. each row