chapter 3: application software
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Chapter 3Application Software
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Programs designed to perform a specific task
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Four major categories of application software Productivity/business Graphic design/multimedia Home/personal/education Communications
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Running a Software Application The User Interface Desktop
• Icons• Buttons
Menu• Commands
Voice recognition
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
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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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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Word Processing Software Basic Word Processing Features
• Word-wrap• Color• Fonts• Columns• Graphics / Clip Art• Header / Footer• Autocorrect
BUSINESS SOFTWARE
Word Processing Software Basic Word Processing Features
• Margins• Find / Replace• Grammatical checker• Spelling checker• Tracking changes• Mail merge
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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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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
Charting Visual representation of data Several types: bar, pie, line, …
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Database Software Allows you to create and manage data
• Add, change, delete, sort, and retrieve data
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
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Presentation Graphics Software Allows you to create slides that are used in
making presentations
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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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Presentation Graphics Software
Printing• Outline• Audience notes• Notes page
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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
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
BUSINESS SOFTWARE
Accounting Software Helps companies record and report their
financial transactions Newer packages support online direct deposit
and payroll services
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
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
SOFTWARE FOR COMMUNICATIONS E-mailWeb browsersChat roomsNewsgroupsInstant messagingVideoconferencing
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
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
LEARNING AIDS AND SUPPORT TOOLS Online HelpFAQsTutorialsWizardsPrinted manuals and books
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