2. Spreadsheet Software
Allows the user to collect and manipulate data
onto a spreadsheet. Data may then be graphed.
Example
Microsoft Excel
Lotus 123
3. Word-processing Software
Allows the user to create and print word
documents.
Examples
Microsoft Word
Notepad
4. Drawing Software
Allows the user to create technical and artistic
drawings.
Examples
Corel Draw
Corel Photo-Paint
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Auto CAD
5. Animation and 3D Modeling Software
Allows the user to create 3D static
models and/or animated movies.
Examples
Corel Rave
3D Studio Max
Rhino
Maya
Brice
Flash
6. Presentation Software
Allows the user to put together dynamic and
visual computer presentations. This is usually in
the form of a slide show.
Examples
Microsoft PowerPoint
Flash
7. Web Editor Software
Allows the user to create html documents for
use on the Internet.
Examples
Microsoft FrontPage
Flash
Netscape Composer
Dreamweaver
9. Video Editing Software
Allows the user to edit video clips.
Examples
Adobe Premiere
Video Wave
Video Magic
Director
Pinnacle Studio
10. Desktop Publishing Software
Allows the user to create documents such as
newsletters, brochures, books, etc.
Examples
Adobe Illustrator
Quarke Xpress
Microsoft Publisher
Corel Draw
11. Geographic Information
Systems (GIS)
Allows the user to create digital maps to be
analyzed, query for information or print for a
presentation. GIS Software displays information
about places on Earth and in the Universe.
Examples
ArcView
ArcGIS
Google Earth