Applications

Applications, which are also known as programs, are software packages you use to get work done. Here are some examples:

  • Word processors, such as SimpleText and Microsoft Word, are used to write letters, reports, and other text-based documents.

  • Spreadsheets, such as Microsoft Excel, have built-in calculation features that are useful for creating number-based documents like worksheets and charts.

  • Databases, such as FileMaker Pro, are used to organize related information, like the names and addresses of customers or the artists and titles in a record collection.

  • Graphics and presentation programs, such as Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia FreeHand, and Microsoft PowerPoint, are used to create illustrations, animations, and presentations. ...

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