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                  The general purpose software can further be classified into seven different groups on the basis of
                  their use. These are:
                      Word Processors: Word Processors are used to create, edit and format text documents. They

                     are commonly used in businesses, schools and at home. Microsoft Word is the most commonly

                     used word processor. Some other word processors are Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Writer
                     and Kword.

                      Spreadsheet Software: Spreadsheet Software are used to calculate, compare and analyse data
                     and used to 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.




















                                    Microsoft Word                                     Microsoft Excel
                      Presentation Graphics  Software: Presentation Graphics 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
                     graphics software are: Microsoft PowerPoint, Corel Presentations, Impress, etc.

                      Graphics Software: Graphics Software are further divided into two parts—Drawing & Painting
                     Software and Computer Aided Design (CAD).
                         A drawing and painting software allows freehand drawing and colouring. Some commonly
                        used drawing & painting software are Paint, Krita, 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.


















                                  Microsoft PowerPoint                                     Paint





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