chapter 3: application software
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Chapter 3Application Software
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APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Programs designed to perform a specific task
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APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Four major categories of application software Productivity/business Graphic design/multimedia Home/personal/education Communications
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APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Running a Software Application The User Interface Desktop
• Icons• Buttons
Menu• Commands
Voice recognition
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APPLICATION SOFTWAREHow is software distributed?
Packaged software Custom software Shareware, distributed free for trial period Freeware, copyrighted software provided at no
cost Public-domain software, freeware with no
copyright restrictions
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BUSINESS SOFTWARESoftware that assists people in becoming
more effective and efficientTypes of business software
Word processing Spreadsheet Database Presentation graphics Personal information management Accounting Project management
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BUSINESS SOFTWARE
Word Processing Software Allows users to create and manipulate
documents that contain text and graphics One of the most widely used types of
application software
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BUSINESS SOFTWARE
Word Processing Software Basic Word Processing Features
• Word-wrap• Color• Fonts• Columns• Graphics / Clip Art• Header / Footer• Autocorrect
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BUSINESS SOFTWARE
Word Processing Software Basic Word Processing Features
• Margins• Find / Replace• Grammatical checker• Spelling checker• Tracking changes• Mail merge
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BUSINESS SOFTWARE
Spreadsheet Software Organize numeric data in rows and columns Performs calculations on this data Rows and columns collectively called a
worksheet• Rows: identified by a number• Columns: identified by a letter• Cells: identified by a letter for the column and a
number for the row
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BUSINESS SOFTWARE
Spreadsheet Software Cells may contain
• Labels (text) – Ex “Student Name”• Values (numbers) – Ex: 89• Formulas / Functions – Ex: SUM( B8:B19 )
Automatic Recalculation “What if” analysis
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Charting Visual representation of data Several types: bar, pie, line, …
BUSINESS SOFTWARE
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BUSINESS SOFTWARE
Database Software Allows you to create and manage data
• Add, change, delete, sort, and retrieve data
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Database Software Table contains records Record is a row in a table
• contains info about one entry in the table Field is a column in a table
• contains one piece of information within a record Query is a question used to retrieve data
BUSINESS SOFTWARE
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BUSINESS SOFTWARE
Presentation Graphics Software Allows you to create slides that are used in
making presentations
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BUSINESS SOFTWARE
Presentation Graphics Software Features include
• Many chart types• 3-D effects3-D effects• Shading, shadowsshadows, textures• Sound and animation• Slide sorter
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BUSINESS SOFTWARE
Presentation Graphics Software
Printing• Outline• Audience notes• Notes page
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BUSINESS SOFTWARE
PDA Software A PDA is an electronic planner Capabilities include:
• Appointment calendars • To Do lists• Address books• You can synchronize, or transfer information
between the handheld computer and a desktop computer
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BUSINESS SOFTWARE
Software Suite A collection of individual applications sold as a
single package You install the entire collection of applications
at once Advantages:
• Lower cost than buying pieces separately• Consistent interface means easier to use
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BUSINESS SOFTWARE
Accounting Software Helps companies record and report their
financial transactions Newer packages support online direct deposit
and payroll services
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GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA SOFTWARE Software used by power users for specific tasks
Computer-aided design Desktop Publishing Paint / Image editing software Video and Audio editing software Multimedia authoring software (authorware) Web page authoring software
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SOFTWARE FOR HOME, PERSONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL USE Inexpensive: Often less than $100Examples:
Integrated Software vs. Software Suite Personal Finance Software Legal Software Tax Preparation Desktop Publishing Home design / Landscaping Software Entertainment Software Educational / Reference Software
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SOFTWARE FOR COMMUNICATIONS E-mailWeb browsersChat roomsNewsgroupsInstant messagingVideoconferencing
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APPLICATIONS ON THE WEBA software application that exists on a Web
site, such as maps and directionsSome Web applications store your data and
information at their siteMapquestCool Running
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APPLICATIONS ON THE WEBWhat is Web-based training (WBT)?
Self-directed, self-paced instruction on a topic on the Web
Distance Learning (DL) is the delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other locations
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LEARNING AIDS AND SUPPORT TOOLS Online HelpFAQsTutorialsWizardsPrinted manuals and books
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