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Tuesday 30 October 2012

Application Software


1. Word Processing (MS-Word) :
MS-Word is a Word processing program which involves the transformation of written text into a form, that gives it a format, systematic look that facilities easy reading.

A Word is a Computer based program, that 

* Is used to type text.
* Correct Spelling and Grammar errors as we type.
* Let us Preview the complete text before it can be printed and we can organize the data into lists and then summarize,    compare and present the data graphically.
* Let us change a variety of characters and fonts.
* Allows us to add Headers and Footers.
* Allows us to produce personalized letters through Mail Merge.
* Allows us to share resources available to all office programs, such as Clip Arts, Drawing tolls etc.,

2. Spread Sheet Package (MS-Excel) :
Excel is a spreadsheet program, and is used to present financial data such as budget or sales report etc.

Excel allows : 
* To enter and edit data in a Worksheet.
* To use functions and Formulae to calculate and analyze data.
* To create colourful Charts and Graphs.
* To save time by combining a series of commands into a single command by using MACROS.
* To manage and analyze a large amount of data in to a list.

3. Presentation Package (MS-PowerPoint) :
PowerPoint is a program that helps us to plan, organize and design professional presentations. We can use our computer screen for 35mm slides or overhead projectors to deliver a presentation. We can also print handouts to help the audience to follow the presentation.

PowerPoit allows :
* To edit and organize text in a Presentation.
* To add objects to the slides in a presentation (such as, Shapes, Pictures, Clip Arts, and Charts).
* To change the colour schemes in presentation.
* To Animate the presentation.
* To add slide Transition.

4. Database Management System (MS-Access) :
Access is a full featured Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) that allows us to store and manage large volume of information.

By using Access :
* We can store large volumes of information in the form of tables.
* We can print reports as per our requirements.
* We can create Forms (Forms helps us to quickly view, enter and change information in a database).
* We can create queries (Queries help us to find specific information in a database).
Access uses a number of shared office resources as do the other applications. These includes Fonts, ClipArt, Spelling resources, AutoCorrect, etc.

5. Communication Package (MS-Outlook) :
Outlook is a full featured desktop communication information program,that helps to manage information and time more efficiently and enables us to share information.

The features in Outlook are 

* Create a new mail message
* Read mail
* Create a new news message
* Read news
* Subscribe to news groups
* Open the address book
* Find people etc., 

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