APPLICATION

SOFTWARE

Engr. Erwin D. Marcelo

APPLICATION SOFTWARE
• Computer software is basically programs and procedures intended to perform specific
tasks on a system. From the lowest level assembly language to the high level languages.
Computer software systems are classified into three major types namely system software,
programming software and application software.
• Application software (app for short) is a program or group of programs designed for end
users. Examples of an application include a word processor, a spreadsheet, an 
accounting application, a web browser, an email client, a media player, a file viewer, 
simulators, a console game or a photo editor. The collective noun application
software refers to all applications collectively. This contrasts with system software, which
is mainly involved with running the computer.
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• Applications may be bundled with the computer and its system software or published
separately, and may be coded as proprietary, open-source or university projects. Apps
built for mobile platforms are called mobile apps.
• Application software is usually distinguished among two main classes: closed source vs 
open source software applications, and among free or proprietary software applications.
• Proprietary software is placed under the exclusive copyright, and a software license
 grants limited usage rights. The open-closed principle states that software may be "open
only for extension, but not for modification". Such applications can only get add-on by
third-parties.
• Free and open-source software shall be run, distributed, sold or extended for any
purpose, and -being open- shall be modified or reversed in the same way.
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• FOSS software applications released under a free license may be perpetual and also 
royalty-free. Perhaps, the owner, the holder or third-party enforcer of any right (copyright, 
trademark, patent, or ius in re aliena) are entitled to add exceptions, limitations, time
decays or expiring dates to the license terms of use.
• Public-domain software is a type of FOSS, which is royalty-free and - openly or
reservedly- can be run, distributed, modified, reversed, republished or created in
derivative works without any copyright attribution and therefore revocation. It can even be
sold, but without transferring the public domain property to other single subjects. Public-
domain SW can be released under an (un)licensing legal statement, which enforces those
terms and conditions for an indefinite duration (for a lifetime, or forever).
 Application Software Type Examples

Word processing software MS Word, WordPad and Notepad

TY P ES O F Database software Oracle, MS Access etc

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Spreadsheet software Apple Numbers, Microsoft Excel

Multimedia software Real Player, Media Player

Presentation Software Microsoft Power Point, Keynotes

Enterprise Software Customer relationship management system

 Application Software Type Examples

Information Worker Software Documentation tools, resource management

tools

Educational Software Dictionaries: Encarta, BritannicaMathematical:

TY P ES O F MATLABOthers: Google Earth, NASA World

AP P LIC ATIO N Wind

SO FTW ARE Simulation Software Flight and scientific simulators

Content Access Software Accessing content through media players, web

browsers

Application Suites OpenOffice, Microsoft Office

Software for Engineering and Product IDE or Integrated Development Environments

Development
Word Processing Software:
Flexible Tool

If the pen is mightier than the sword, the word

processor is even better. Word processors create

text based documents. This set of software tools

are most flexible and widely used. Word

processors are used for creating memos, faxes

and letters. Word processors are also used to

create reports and personalized pages on the

Web.
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Word processors have word wrap which move the insertion point to the next line when the current line is complete. This saves

time and effort.

Editing precision and efficiency is also offered by this software. Consider the Thesaurus which provides synonyms, antonyms

and related words for chosen word or phrase. Find and replace feature enables users to scan and replace selected words or

phrases.

There are inbuilt spelling and grammar checkers which make it easy to locate words with spelling issues or capitalization,

sentence structure or punctuation problems.

AutoCorrect feature can be used to make corrections in a thrice of a second. AutoText inserts words or sentences into the

document at the exact point one wants.

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AutoComplete even ensures the user does not even have to type the complete word to include it in the document.

If looks matter, can your word processor be far behind? Numerous features within the word processor can improve

the format or appearance of any document in seconds. This includes font appearance, font size, character effects

such as bold, italic, colors and shadow, alignment and lists.

Allowing multiple users to edit the same document using a feature called collaboration is another beneficial feature

of word processors.

Another feature is tracking changes which lets you identify modifications to an original document made by others,

whereby their changes and comments are visible.

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Word processing software involves creation of text based documents which can be stored, edited and

formatted with ease.

Additional word processing features include WordArt to modify titles, hyphens, columns and text

boxes for critical information

Most word processing software also generates reports and comes equipped with tools to create figure

captions, tables, headers, footers,endnotes and more.

For web pages, word processors include predefined templates, hypertext links and support for Web

pages.
Spreadsheets:
1. Spreadsheets are used to create documents and

perform calculations for example Excel, Lotus 1-2-3

and more.

2. Spreadsheets were initially only used by accountants;

now they are used by marketing professionals,

students, teachers and financial analysts.

3. Most common spreadsheet programs used include

Lotus 1-2-3, Microsoft Excel and Corel Quattro Pro.

Spreadsheet: IT Figures

1. Spreadsheets organize, analyze and chart/graph numerical data such as financial reports and budgets.

2. Spreadsheet programs are responsible for manipulation of data and creation of workbook files comprise

one/more related worksheets

3. A worksheet or spreadsheet is a rectangle grid of rows and columns intersecting to create cells

4. Text entries or labels provide a structure to the worksheet through descriptions

5. Numeric entries can be a number or a formula for calculating and processing information; functions are

prewritten formulas to perform calculations.

6. Spreadsheets involve ranges, text and numeric entries, functions, formulas, charts, calculations and what if

analysis.  There are different chart types including line, pie, column and bar which form part of the

spreadsheet. They also provide other benefits like titles, legends and data labels.
PRESENTATION SOFTWARE

• Presentation software is a category of application software that is

specifically designed to allow users to create a presentation of ideas
by stringing together text, images and audio/video. The presentation
tells a story or supports speech or the presentation of information.
• Presentation software can be divided into business presentation
software and general multimedia authoring software, but most
presentation software applications already provide tools that allow
users to create both professional-looking business presentations and
general multimedia presentations.
• Presentation software is also known as a presentation program.
PRESENTATION SOFTWARE

• Presentation software is generally used for creating slideshows that display

information. The software has three main components:
• Text editor for inputting and formatting text
• Facility for inserting graphics and other multimedia files
• Slideshow system for displaying the content
• Before the advent of presentation software, presenters commonly used an easel
to hold posters that contained illustrations to support the report or a slide
projector to display graphics printed on a transparent plastic film. These
methods were inflexible; for example, changing small things in the printed
materials used could result in mismatched graphics or illustrations, sometimes
requiring redoing the entire thing. With presentation software, not only
authoring but also correcting illustrations can be done easily.
• Microsoft's PowerPoint and Apple's Keynote are two of the best-known
commercial presentation software applications in the market.
Database: Relational Data

Database is a collection of relational data, which is an electronic equivalent  of a filing cabinet.

A DBMS or database management system is a program for setting up or structuring database. Databases are

used in offices, educational settings and organizations of different types.

3 of the most widely used DBMS designed for microcomputers include Corel Paradox, Microsoft Access and

Lotus Approach. Relational database is used most widely as a database structure. 

Every field in the database is assigned a field size and data type. DBMS offers numerous tools to create and

use databases such as filter or criteria.

Software Suite: Application Software in a Group

1. Software suite is a group of application programs and the 4

different types are productivity, specialized, utility and

personal.

2. Software suite is a collection of separate application

programs bundled and sold as a group.

Integrated Packages: All in One Program

An integrated package provides the functionality of a word processor, database manager,

spreadsheet and much more. The drawback is that capabilities of each function are not as

extensive as individual programs. An integrated package is a single program and using

and switching between functions is quite convenient. Most common integrated packages

are Microsoft and Apple Works.

Productivity Suite

Productivity or business suites contain professional grade app programs such as spreadsheet,

DBMS, word processors and more. Best known productivity suites are Lotus Smart Suite and Corel

WordPerfect Office Suite.

Personal Suite

Personal or home suites contain personal software applications, programs intended for domestic or

personal use. Some of the best known home suites include Microsoft Works Suite.

Specialized Suites
These suites focus on specific applications including graphic suites, financial planning suites and
much more.
Utility Suite: Making Computing Easier

This suites are designed to make computing safer. It includes the Norton Antivirus System and

Norton Internet Security Suite.

Multimedia Software: One of a Kind

Multimedia software allow users to create images, audios and videos. Examples of these include

Media Player.
Ownership Rights and Delivery Methods: Another
Criteria for Distinguishing Application Software
 Commercial Software: This has been installed in numerous computers by software vendors and

providers. Only license is to be purchased for using it. Software is generally installed in more than

one machine. Demo versions of software may also exist.

 Shareware: This is either free of charge or a nominal fee is charged. This type of software can be

downloaded from online sources Example: MP3 player.

 Just like there are positive softwares, there are also negative
forms of application software used for nefarious purposes.
Applications software can carry the following hidden programs or
utilities:
•Malware: This stands for malicious software. Most common
forms of malware are Trojan horses, worms and viruses.
THE MANY •Adware and Spyware: Adware and spyware are other common

DIFFERENT types of software. Adware includes sponsored freeware available

when you register. Sometimes, adware tracks internet surfing
WARES: habits to become intrusive and change into spyware. It then keeps
a record of all the sites you have surfed and comes up with ads
WHERE which it feels are relevant to you. Unlike adware, spyware has a
negative connotation.
APPLICATIO •Greyware: This is a term used to categories all the software

N SOFTWARE falling between malicious software and other codes including

track-ware and spyware.
IS NEGATIVE •Nagware: This refers to software that comes in the form of pop
ups asking users to register for a product or purchase an app
•Bloatware: Software which has so many different features that it
requires considerable disk space and memory resources to run
•Slime ware: This refers to software which interfere with user
experience by changing principal settings.
•Abandonware: Software which is no longer sold or supported by
publishers.
CONCLUSION

From numbers to text, this software has a wide scope of application. Action oriented application

software carries out specific tasks intended to make the complex into something very simple. Application

software comes in many types which will go on increasing as technology and users evolve. The different

types of application software mirror the massive changes in computer technology and terminology that

have come about. With changing technology, application software too has undergone modifications for

the better. Application software involves performing virtual tasks to solve problems in the real world.
 1. In a newly acquired personal computer of an
organization, what are the different application software
(at least three) that need to be installed? Describe their
purposes.

2. As a future educators/business managers what

application software you would like to develop?
Explain why.

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