Application Software.

Application software are uses to perform some specific task related to the user requirements.

Definition of Application software. Application program is a programs which is specially designed for end users. To perform a task they interact with the user talking to hardware through system software.

Application software may consist of single program such as MS Word for writing and editing text or it may consist of collection of programs often called software package. Some example of application software are anti-virus, database software, video games etc.

Application software further divided into three categories.

1 Entertainment Software.

2 Productivity Software.

3 Educational and reference software.