| A | B |
| Application software | this software allows you to perform specific tasks such as word processing, spreadsheet calculations, and database management. |
| Document production software | this software includes word processing software, desktop publishing software and web software. |
| Spreadsheet software | this software creates a worksheet composed of columns and rows where you can enter numbers and mathematical functions |
| Database management software | this software lets you collect and manage data by organizing fields and records |
| Presentation software | this software allows you to create illustrations, graphs, and charts that can be projected to a group or shown continually on a computer |
| Photo editing software | this software allows you to manipulate photos, add special effects, and crop photos |
| Multimedia authoring software | this software allows you to record digital sounds, video files, and animations |
| Information management software | this software allows you to keep track of schedules, email, and to do lists |
| Web site creation software | this software allows you to create web pages and manage web sites |
| Object linking | this allows you to create a connection between a source and the copy; the copy updates every time a change is made to the original. |