Application software

Applications come in several different types:

• Utility programs - examples include virus scanners, disk defragmenters and backup utilities.
• Generic - general purpose software that is not written for any particular type of business. Examples of this include word processors and spreadsheets.
• Integrated - a collection of software that has a common set of commands/iconsThey tend to be cheaper than purchasing each application separately.

Usually they include

• word processors,e.g. Microsoft word
• presentaion processors e.g.Microsoft powerpoint
• spreadsheets e.g. Micrsoft excel
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