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Applications Software
Application programs are what enable your computer to actually do something useful, like create documents, perform calculations or play games. This series of tutorials will delve into three of the most common application types: word processors, spreadsheets, and databases.

  Tutorials
  What Databases Can Do
  Choosing a Database Program
  Choosing Software
  Installing Programs
  Learning an Application Program
  Understanding Word Processing
  What Word Processors Can Do
  More Word Processing Functions
  Advanced Word Processing Features
  Using a Word Processing Program
  Spreadsheet Programs
  How Spreadsheets Work
  Advanced Spreadsheet Features
  Database Management Programs