Basic Application Software

Graphical User Interface
Graphical User Interface (GUI) is a program interface that uses a computer's graphic to make the computer programs much easier to use. It frees the users from having to learn complex command languages in order to use the computer adequately. Even for people who already knows command languages, they find it much easier to command with the GUI. Basic GUIs includes the mouse pointer, icons, desktops, windows and menus.

A futuristic GUI.

Word Processor
A program that allow users to compose, edit and format print materials and create a written document on the computer. With word processors, the usage of special fonts, colour editting, and graphics can be used. Examples of word processors are Microsoft Word and Notepad.

Microsoft Word.

Spreadsheet
Spreadsheet is a computer application that allows users to create a worksheet that displays multiple cells that forms a grid of rows and columns, each cell containing data of formulas, numbers or alphabets. Spreadsheet is widely used for accounting or data compiling purposes because of it's simply usage and easy-to-use calculating system. Microsoft Excel is a widely used program for spreadsheet.

Microsoft Excel

Datasbase Management System (DBMS)
A Database Management System (DBMS) is a set of computer programs that are used to edit and control the use of the database. With it, corporate organizations can control the database development. A DBMS is a software package that intergrates collections of related data records and files known as databases. Different application programs can access to the same database with the help of DBMS.


Utility Suites
A collection of utility programs that share a common use. An example of utility suite is the Security suite, it contains multiple programs that functions the same; To protect the computer from harmful data or hackers. Other than that, file utility suites contains programs that helps user the manage the files in their computer better.