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Spreadsheet Software or Spreadsheets are used to calculate, compare, analyze data and

                      prepare different reports. It is also used to create graphs and charts based on the data
                      stored in the spreadsheet. Some commonly used Spreadsheet programs include Microsoft

                      Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, Calc, etc.

                      Presentation Software are used to create  presentations which include sound, music,
                      video, charts and animation. Presentations are used by sales persons, managers, teachers,
                      students, etc. Some commonly used presentation software are: Microsoft PowerPoint, Corel

                      Presentations, Impress, etc.

                      Database Management System (DBMS) Software are used to create, store, modify and
                      sort data stored in a database. A database is an organized collection of related data. The
                      DBMS is used to query the database and find any information easily. It is also used to
                      generate reports on the basis of data stored in it. Some commonly used DBMS include

                      Microsoft Access, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Base, etc.

                      Desktop Publishing (DTP) Software  are  used  to  create  newspapers,  magazines,
                      brochures, still advertisements, etc. They are commonly used to create files that create
                      lot of graphics. Some commonly used DTP software include Corel Draw, LibreOffice Draw,
                      Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress and Microsoft Publisher.























                                    LibreOffice Base                                   LibreOffice Draw

                        Image Processing Software are further  divided into two parts—Drawing  &  Painting

                      Software and Computer Aided Design (CAD).
                          •   A drawing  and painting software  allows freehand  drawing  and coloring. Some

                             commonly used drawing & painting software are Tux Paint, Draw, etc.

                          •   Computer Aided Design (CAD) is used to help in designing of a product. CAD software
                             is used by engineers, architects and designers to produce detailed design plans and

                             technical drawings.



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