Application Packages
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Application Packages An application program or package (group of programs) enables the computer to tackle a specific task, such as writing a letter. Word Processing - for writing letters, reports and other documents. Examples: Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, FlexiWrite. Facilities include: easy editing of text, font & size changing, find & replace, spell checker, word count, mail merge (to import text from a database while printing each copy of a document). Data Handling - for creating databases. Examples: Microsoft Access, FlexiData. Facilities include: creation & editing of fields, sorting records and query searching, also ability to display data in graphical and chart form. Graphics Package - for drawing and painting. Examples: Microsoft Paintbrush, Corel PhotoPaint, Paintshop Pro. Facilities include: colour palette, various drawing, painting and editing tools. Desk-Top Publishing (DTP) - for producing posters, leaflets and newspapers. Examples: Microsoft Publisher, Adobe PageMaker. Facilities include: ability to import text and images from other programs or...

