This document discusses different types of computer programs and their functions. It describes word processors like MS Word which allow for electronic typing and editing of documents. Spreadsheets are described as programs that represent data in rows and columns for numerical analysis and calculations. Presentation software and desktop publishing software allow for creating page layouts and quick typesetting of materials like brochures. Other software covered include reference software for online sources, graphics software for image manipulation, educational software for online lessons, and network software for connecting computers. The document also defines the desktop screen as the main window seen at startup, describing common elements like icons, files, folders, and the recycle bin.

1. TOPIC 2: ACCESSING
COMPUTER PROGRAMS
AND PRODUCING OUTPUT
USING COMPUTER

2. What is computer
programs?

3. The term program refers to
software that is a series of
instructions or code written in
a computer program to
perform a function or
process.

4. WORD
PROCESSOR
MS word and word
perfect are both
common word
processors. It works
as an electronic
typewriter, and more

5. SPREADSHEETS
These are programs that
represent a paper divided
into rows and columns,
where it is possible to
position values. These are
used for complex numerical
analysis and for other
calculation purposes.

6. DESKTOP
PUBLISHING
SOFTWARE
It helps the user to
create page makeups
and make quick
typesetting to generate
various items, such as
brochures, papers, and
booklets

7. PRESENTATION
SOFTWARE
These are programs that
represent a paper divided
into rows and columns,
where it is possible to
position values. These are
used for complex numerical
analysis and for other
calculation purposes.

8. REFERENCE
SOFTWARE
There are online versions
of different sources like
encyclopedia, almanacs,
atlases, dictionaries,
thesaurus, and the like.

9. GRAPHICS
SOFTWARE
These allow graphs,
pictures, objects, and
pictures to be generated
and manipulated.

10. EDUCATIONAL
SOFTWARE
These include videos and
online lessons that provide
students with information
or training in a subject or
skill, such as math or
science or gardening or
cooking

11. NETWORK
SOFTWARE
These are programs
which enable computers
to connect in different
areas, allowing their
users to communicate
with each other

12. WHAT IS DESKTOP SCREEN?
The desktop is the main screen area that
you see after you turn on your computer
and log on to windows

13. Start Button
Desktop Icons
Start Menu
Search Bar
Tiles
Task Bar
Notifications
Work Area

14. Icons are small images representing files,
directories, programs, and other items.
Files is the common storage unit in a compute
Folder- the purpose of a digital folder is the
same as a physical folder to store document.
Recycle bin- temporary storage of deleted files.

15. THE END.