Most common features of most software applications are:
Basic Applications
- Word Processors
- Spreadsheets
- Database Management System
- Presentation Graphics
Specialized Applications
- Graphical User Interface
- Menus
- Toolbars
- Dialog Box
- Icons
- Windows
Word Processor :
- Used to create text based documents
- Ex:
- Microsoft Word
- Corel WordPerfect
- Apple Pages
- Features:
- Word Wrap
- Editing
- Formatting
Spreadsheets :
- Programs that organize, analyze, and graph numeric data.
- Ex:
- Microsoft Excel
- Corel Quattro
Pro - Apple iWork's
Numbers
- Features:
- Workbook vs. worksheet
- Formulas
- Range
- Analytical graphs or charts
- Recalculation
- What-if Analysis