Applications software
Applications software Applications software is software that is capable of doing a specific job. A job is called an application. Examples include word-processing software, CAD software and accounts software.
Applications software General purpose software is applications software that: can be used in any type of business includes word-processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing and presentation.
Applications software Specialist software is applications software: that is specific to the business includes kitchen design software, software for running a garage, etc.