An application software is something that is intended to perform a task on a system or a specific program. Depending on the level of language used there are different types of application software:
1) Word processing software
This tool is used to create letters, word sheets, type papers etc.
Eg: MS Word, MS Works, AppleWorks
2) Spreadsheet Software
A tool used to compute number intensive problems like forecasting, budgeting etc.
Eg: MS Excel, Quattro Pro, Lotus 1-2-3, MS Works
3) Desktop Publishing Software
This tool is used to create illustrative worksheets, banners, newsletters, signs, gift cards etc.
Eg: MS Word, MS Publisher, Adobe PageMaker
4) Database Software
Used to store data like text information, memberships, address etc. which helps users to sort information accordingly.
Eg: MS Access, FileMaker Pro
5) Communication Software
Allows to connected computers to communicate each other using audio, video or chat-based medium.
Eg: MS Net Meeting, IRC, ICQ
6) Presentation Software
Used to create multimedia stacks of cards/screens
Eg: MS PowerPoint, Hyper Studio, Flash, Super Card, HyperCard
7) Internet Browsers
This tools allows one to surf the web, read their emails and also create web pages.
Eg: Netscape Navigator, MS Internet Explorer
8) Email Programs
This software is mainly used to send and receive emails.
Eg: MS Outlook, Netscape Messenger, Eudora, AOL Browser
As technology and the number of users keep evolving, the types of application software also keep changing with better modifications to perform better virtual tasks to solve real world problems.
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