Application software is designed to perform useful general-purpose tasks

Common types of application software are:

 

Word Processing

Spreadsheet

Database Management System

Presentation Software

Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design

Web Design and Development

•         Application software tells the computer how to accomplish tasks the user requires, such as creating a document or editing a graphic image.

•         Some important kinds of application software are:

Word processing programs                   Spreadsheet software  

Database management                          Presentation programs 

Graphics programs                               Networking software   

Web design tools and browsers                        Internet applications     

Communications programs                    Utilities                        

Entertainment and education                 Multimedia authoring