OVERVIEW

On this page, you will read about computer applications and internet apps.

First, read the text.
Then, read about different computer applications and apps.
Last, listen to audio of the text.

READ & LISTEN

Read:

There are many things we can do on a computer. There are two (2) main ways to use a computer. You can use software applications on the computer without internet, and you can use apps on the internet.

Computer Applications:

Computer applications (or software) are programs that you have to add to your computer. You download and save them from the internet or install them from a CD. Common computer programs are Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. These are usually found together in Microsoft Office.

APPLICATION	WHEN YOU USE IT	WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
Word	Word is a program you use to type words and sentences. You can save the documents. You can also open them again and make changes.	Image by projectidea, CC BY 2.0
PowerPoint	PowerPoint is a program that makes slideshows. Each slide has information with words or images. PowerPoint is used for presentations to groups.	Image by projectidea, CC BY 2.0
Excel	Excel is a program that organizes information like numbers or lists. It makes spreadsheets. It uses formulas to automatically add numbers. You can make graphs from the information.	Image by projectidea, CC BY 2.0

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