DEFINITION OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE
1) Application software is a computer program or a suite of computer
programs that performs a particular function for the user.
2) Application software includes all programs that perform specific tasks such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, e-mail and Web browsing.
3) A software application that enables a user to display and interact with text, images, and other information typically located on a web page at a website on the World Wide Web.
TYPES OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE
COMMON TYPES OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE
i) Word Processing
- Word Processing an office application that enables user to create, edit, format and print textual document.
ii) Spreadsheet
- A program that processes information in the form of tables. Tables cells can hold values or mathematical formula.
iii) Presentation
- An application software that allows a user to create visual aid for presentation to communicate ideas, messages and other information to a group.
iv) Graphics Editing
- Program that can edit digital representation or non-text information such as drawing, charts and photograph.
