2.3.2.2 Describe the uses of Application Software

Usages of Word Processing Software:

It allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics. It provides the ability to create, check spelling, edit and format a document on the screen before printing it to paper. The software can be used to produce documents such as letters, memos, reports, fax cover sheets, mailing labels, newsletters, and web pages. Eg: Microsoft Word, StarOffice Writer, TexMaker and Corel WordPerfect.

Usages of Spreadsheet Software:
It is an application that allows users to organise and manipulate data in rows and columns. It produces worksheets that require repetitive calculations – budgeting, maintaining a grade book, balancing accounts, tracking investment, calculating loan payments, estimating project costs and preparing financial statements. Eg: Microsoft Excel, Corel Quattro Pro and Sun Staroffice Calc.
Usages of Presentation Software:
It is an application that allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages and other information to an audience. Eg: Microsoft PowerPoint, StarOffice Impress and CorelDraw.
Usages of Graphics Software:
It is an application that allows users to work with drawings, photos and pictures. It provides the users the ability of creating, manipulating and printing graphics. Eg: Microsoft Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Painter and Macromedia Fireworks.