Application software

Application software, or simply applications, are often called productivity programs or end-user programs because they enable the user to complete tasks, such as creating documents, spreadsheets, databases and publications, doing online research, sending email, designing graphics, running businesses, and even playing games! Application software is specific to the task it is designed for and can be as simple as a calculator application or as complex as a word processing application. When you begin creating a document, the word processing software has already set the margins, font style and size, and the line spacing for you. But you can change these settings, and you have many more formatting options available. For example, the word processor application makes it easy to add color, headings, and pictures or delete, copy, move, and change the document's appearance to suit your needs. Application Software is of 5 types.

1. Word Processing Software.
2. Spreadsheet
3. Database Management Software.
4. Presentation or Graphics Software.
5. Communication Software.

Word Processing Software

Microsoft Word is a popular word-processing application that is included in the software suite of applications called Microsoft Office. A software suite is a group of software applications with related functionality. For example, office software suites might include word processing, spread sheet, database, presentation, and email applications. Word processors create text based documents. This set of software tools is most flexible and widely used. Word processors are used for creating memos, faxes and letters. Word processors are also used to create reports and personalized pages on the Web. Top 3 Word Processing software: Microsoft Word, Lotus Word Pro and Corel WordPerfect Word processors provide numerous features making entering, editing and formatting written documents quick and precise.

Spread sheet Software.

Microsoft Excel is a popular Spreadsheet application that is included in the software suite of applications called Microsoft Office.

1. Spreadsheets organize, analyze and chart/graph numerical data such as financial reports and budgets.
2. Spreadsheet programs are responsible for manipulation of data and creation of workbook files comprise one/more related worksheets
3. A worksheet or spreadsheet is a rectangle grid of rows and columns intersecting to create cells
4. Text entries or labels provide a structure to the worksheet through descriptions
5. Numeric entries can be a number or a formula for calculating and processing information; functions are prewritten formulas to perform calculations.
6. Spreadsheets involve ranges, text and numeric entries, functions, formulas, charts, calculations and what if analysis. There are different chart types including line, pie, column and bar which form part of the spreadsheet. They also provide other benefits like titles, legends and data labels.

Database Management Software

Microsoft Access and SQL (Structured Query Language) are popular Database Software application. Access is included in the software suite of applications called Microsoft Office. And SQL is different database Management software. A DBMS or database management system is a program for setting up or structuring database. Databases are used in offices, educational settings and organizations of different types. 3 of the most widely used DBMS designed for microcomputers include Corel Paradox, Microsoft Access and Lotus Approach. Relational database is used most widely as a database structure. Every field in the database is assigned a field size and data type. DBMS offers numerous tools to create and use databases such as filter or criteria.

Presentation or Graphics Software.

Microsoft PowerPoint is a popular Presentation application that is included in the software suite of applications called Microsoft Office. Graphics Software used to create sequences of words and pictures that tell a story or help support a speech or public presentation of information. Presentation software can be divided into business presentation software and more general multimedia authoring tools, with some products having characteristics of both. Business presentation software emphasizes ease- and quickness-of-learning and use. Multimedia authoring software enables you to create a more sophisticated presentation that includes audio and video sequences. Business presentation software usually enables you to include images and sometimes audio and video developed with other tools.

Communication Software.

Communication software is an application or program designed to pass information from one system to another. Such software provides remote access to systems and transmits files in a multitude of formats between computers. Communication software forms a part of communication systems with software components classified according to functions within the Open Systems Interconnection Model (OSI Model). The best defined examples of communication software are file transfer protocol (FTP), messaging software and email.