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applications such as database management, processing and accounting. Some examples
of application software are Microsoft Word (MS Word), Microsoft Excel (MS Excel), Adobe
PageMaker and Tally. Application software can be further classifi ed into following two

types: General Purpose Application Software and Customised Application Software
(Special Purpose Application Software).

General Purpose Application Software

General Purpose Application Software are needed for general purposes like word
processing, creating spreadsheets and presentations, and database management.

MS Offi ce having MS Word, MS Access and MS Excel is an example of general purpose
application software.

Word Processing Software
Word processing software enable you to write, edit, format, save and print a document

with ease. Using a word processing software, you can produce a high quality document
in much less time than if you use a typewriter because word processing software
separates document creation from document printing. Word processing is the most

widely used technique for typing, editing, storing, formatting, manipulating and printing
documents with the assistance of computer and printer. It is the most effi cient means

of generating documents electronically. Word processing off ers several advantages
over typewriting. Using the word processing technique, the user can edit the text
as and when required, move or copy any part of the text from one location/fi le to

another location/fi le, and insert or delete the spaces/text. There is a wide range of word
processors available for both DOS and Windows environment. MS Word is the most

popular word processor. Some other examples are WordPad, OpenOf f ice.org Writer and
LibreOf f ice Writer.

Spreadsheet Packages
Business applications require a lot of calculation work. In manual system, it is done on

a sheet of paper with rows and columns, which is called a spreadsheet. Spreadsheet
packages use the concept of an electronic spreadsheet. It is a very big sheet consisting
of thousands of rows and columns, which is used to store information in the memory

of a computer. For example, databases and electronic spreadsheets have now become
an essential tool in developing a computerised management information system.
Income statements, annual reports, balance sheet, cost analysis and budgets are some

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