Application software refers to programs that perform specific tasks for end users, such as games, word processors, spreadsheets, and image processing software.
An office suite is a collection of office productivity applications that are bundled together. They allow you to carry out common tasks and usually include a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a presentation program.
Word processors, such as Microsoft Word or LibreOffice Writer, are programs that enable you to create and format text documents. Spreadsheet applications (spreadsheets for short), like Microsoft Excel or LibreOffice Calc, are computer programs that let you store, organise, and analyse numerical data. They also provide a visual representation of data through charts and graphs.
A presentation program, such as Microsoft PowerPoint and OpenOffice Impress, is a program used to display information in the form of a slide show. They allow its users to insert formatted text, images, videos, tables, charts, sound, etc. and arrange everything into a slide show presentation.
Microsoft Office suite is definitely one of the most trusted and used office productivity software because of its ease of use and flexibility. What are the best free alternatives?
They include Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base, and Math. Writer is a word processor, a free alternative to Microsoft Word. Calc is a powerful spreadsheet program with all the tools you need to calculate, analyze, and present your data in numerical reports or graphics. Impress is one of the fastest and easiest way to to create effective and impactful multimedia presentations.
Draw is a powerful and useful tool with a user-friendly interface for drawing. Base is a database management system capable of creating its own databases or connecting to an existing database. Math lets you create mathematical equations with a graphic user interface or by directly typing your formulas into the equation editor.
Do you need some help? LibreOffice Documentation is the best place to find it.
LibreOffice and Apache OpenOffice can be installed on Linux, Windows, and MacOS and support a wide range of languages.
It allows you to create, edit, collaborate, share, and store documents in the cloud - you can get your documents anytime and anywhere (phone, tablet, or computer).