Computer Software

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Spreadsheet Software Allows the user to collect and manipulate data

onto a spreadsheet. Data may then be graphed. Example

Microsoft Excel Lotus 123

Word-processing Software Allows the user to create and print word

documents. Examples

Microsoft Word Notepad

Drawing Software Allows the user to create technical and artistic

drawings. Examples

Corel Draw Corel Photo-Paint Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Auto CAD

Animation and 3D Modeling Software Allows the user to create 3D static

models and/or animated movies. Examples

Corel Rave 3D Studio Max Rhino Maya Brice Flash

Presentation Software Allows the user to put together dynamic and

visual computer presentations. This is usually in the form of a slide show. Examples

Microsoft PowerPoint Flash

Web Editor Software Allows the user to create html documents for

use on the Internet. Examples

Microsoft FrontPage Flash Netscape Composer Dreamweaver

Photo Editing Software Modifies rasterized images

Examples Adobe Photoshop Corel PhotoPaint

Video Editing Software Allows the user to edit video clips.

Examples Adobe Premiere Video Wave Video Magic Director Pinnacle Studio

Desktop Publishing Software Allows the user to create documents such as

newsletters, brochures, books, etc. Examples

Adobe Illustrator Quarke Xpress Microsoft Publisher

Corel Draw

Geographic InformationSystems (GIS) Allows the user to create digital maps to be

analyzed, query for information or print for a presentation. GIS Software displays information about places on Earth and in the Universe. Examples

ArcView ArcGIS Google Earth

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