General Purpose Application Software

Some of the application software are designed for general day to day applications and uses. Some of these popular general purpose application softwares are discussed below:

v Word Processor:Word Processor is general purpose application software that facilitates the creation of text documents with extensive formatting. The user can not only create a document and add lines into it but can also use different types of fonts of various sizes along with features like underlining or making a certain part of the text bold. One can also add clipart and other graphics into the document. Therefore we can use word processing software for various tasks from writing a simple document to designing special art effect. Preparing a common letter for different addressee (using mail merge feature), writing stories, applications and designing posters (using clip art and graphics) are some of the common applications of a word processor. Popular examples of Word processing software are Microsoft Word and Writer (open office).

v Presentation Tools:Presentation Tool is general purpose application software that facilitates the creation of presentations on any particular topic like Uses of Internet, Global Warming, Social networking or any topic of social interest and importance. It allows one to not only create a presentation and add slides into that but also allows use of various formatting features like adding different types of background, different fonts, animations, audio, video, clipart and other graphics. Popular examples of Presentation tools are Microsoft Power Point and Impress (open office).

! Presentation tools can be used for various purposes. Since some presentation software also support linking between different slides, this software is used for information packages at the information kiosks.

v Spreadsheet Tools:Spreadsheet Tool is general purpose application software that facilitates creation of tabular forms where some text and numerical values can be stored. A spreadsheet tool not only allows one to create a document and add data into it but also allows creation of different types of charts and graphs based upon the numerical data stored in a worksheet. Furthermore, all common mathematical and statistical formulae can be used on the stored numeric data and various text functions can be used on the text stored in the worksheet. Popular examples of Spreadsheet tools are Microsoft Excel and Calc (open office). A spreadsheet tool can be used by a class teacher to maintain the marks scored by different students. This will enable her to statistically analyze the performance of the students both individually and collectively. Similarly spreadsheet is used by almost all professionals to maintain and statistically analyze data.

v Database ManagementSystem: Database Management System is general purpose application software that facilitates creation of computer programs that control the creation, maintenance, and the use of database for an organization and its end users. It allows the user to not only store data but also control the addition, deletion, management, and retrieval of data in a database. It also allows importing and exporting the data to many formats including Excel, Outlook, ASCII, dBase, FoxPro, Oracle, SQL Server, ODBC, etc. Popular examples of Database Management System are Base (Open Office) and Microsoft Access .

Date: 2015-12-17; view: 843