Outcomes:
Outcomes:
▪Describe what software is.
▪Explain the differences between the types of software available (Word processing, spreadsheet, communications software, Educational software and entertainment software.)
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💻3.1. Application Software (Programs)
💻3.1. Application Software (Programs)
Software is what the computer uses to carry out a job as specified by the user. There are different kinds of application software.
🔸Office Productivity Software. Word Processing is software that lets you work mostly with text. You can enter, edit, format and print documents. Microsoft Word is a popular example of word processing software.
🔸Spreadsheet software helps you work with numbers and text too. You can enter, edit, format, print, sort and do math with spreadsheet software. Microsoft Excel is a popular example of spreadsheet software.
🔸Communications Software helps you read, write, talk to, and listen to other people. Examples are the Internet and Email. Internet Explore and Chrome are examples of Internet browsers. Browsers help you use the Internet.
🔸Educational Software. These are computer applications that help people learn.
🔸 Entertainment applications are popular. Many people use applications to listen to music or books. They also use these entertainment applications to play games and watch movies.
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