Computer Studies Made Simple : Applications of Computer

Applications of Computer

Office Automation:

This refers to the process of automating office tasks using computers.

There are a number of office tasks that can be performed using computers such as:

Handling of documents.

Decision making

Data manipulation

Communications

Storage

Computerized Systems used in Office:

Some computerized systems used in he office are below:

Document Management Systems:

This includes a number of applications such as:

Reprographics:

This is process of reproducing multiple copies of a document

Image processing:

This is application to scan and store an image in a computer.

It canbe used to modify and improve the quality of images as well.

Word processing:

This application is used to create documents electronically.

It canbe used to  produce high quality letters and reports etc.

Desktop publishing:

This application can be used to add photos and other content and graphics to the documents generated by

Word processing.

Spreadsheet application:

This is used to maintain records and calculate expenses,profits and losses.

It is also used to perform mathematical,statistical and logical processing