Computer software is the term given to the program or programs which allow the computer to do the jobs you want it to do. Some software specialises in drawing, some specialises in written text, some in graphics etc.

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COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Computer software is the term given to the
program or programs which allow the computer to
do the jobs you want it to do. Some software
specialises in drawing, some specialises in
written text, some in graphics etc.
Spreadsheets
Word Processing
Desk Top Publishing
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE PACKAGES
DESK TOP PUBLISHING
Desk Top Publishing packages mix text and
graphics very easily. We use these programs to
create flyers, brochures, leaflets, posters etc.
They give us professional layout schemes and
allow us to insert clip art, pictures, word art
etc. Types of DTP packages include Microsoft
Publisher, Corel Draw, Design View etc.
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE PACKAGES
COMPUTER AIDED DRAWING
Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) packages allow us to
create complex orthographic and pictorial
drawings with precise detail and accuracy.
Architects and draughtsmen use CAD packages when
producing drawings for house layouts, plans,
structures etc. Examples of CAD packages are
AutoCAD, AutoSketch, TurboCAD etc.
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE PACKAGES
Illustration/Paint Packages
An illustration or paint package is used to add
colour or produce a fully rendered image of a
product. Illustration packages include corel
draw, serif draw and paint.
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE PACKAGES
WORD PROCESSING
A Word Processing package allows us to type
information, stories, news etc. onto a page. The
package has many features to make the typing
attractive and eye catching, e.g. bold, italic,
colour, justification etc. An example of a Word
Processing package would be Microsoft Word or
ClarisWorks.
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Below are examples of which type of software
package could be used for certain jobs
Producing a front cover for a magazine or
brochure.
DESK TOP PUBLISHING
Producing a dimensioned orthographic working
drawings.
CAD
Producing a rendered image of a product
Illustration/Paint