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Basic Application Software
Chapter 3
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• Discuss common features of most software applications
• Discuss word processors and word processing features
• Describe spreadsheets and spreadsheet features
• Discuss database management systems and database management features
Competencies (Page 1 of 2)
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• Describe presentation graphics and presentation graphics features
• Discuss integrated software and software suites
• Describe ways to share data between applications
Competencies (Page 2 of 2)
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• Tasks such as business correspondence, sales projections, graphic design, and data processing used to require trained specialists.
• All these tasks, and many more, can be accomplished using microcomputers and application software.
• Competent end users in today’s word need to understand the capabilities of basic application software including word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, and presentation programs.
Introduction
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Application Software
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• Application software is end user software that is used to accomplish a variety of tasks
• Two categories– Basic applications
(focus of this chapter)
– Specialized applications
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• Graphical User Interface (GUI)• Icons• Windows• Menus• Toolbars
Common Features
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• Quick access to commonly used commands• Contain buttons that provide shortcuts• Examples
– Standard Toolbar– Speech Recognition
Toolbars
Standard
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• Newest version of Microsoft Office• New Interface
– Ribbons– Contextual Tabs– Galleries
Microsoft Office 2007
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• Access to applications stored on Web sites• Application service providers (ASP)
– Special sites– Allows access to Web-based applications
Web-Based Applications
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• Allows your voice to control application software
• For best results, use your voice and mouse or keyboard– Train the software– Control a program– Dictate a document
Speech Recognition
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• Used to create text-based documents– Memos, letters, and faxes
– Newsletters, manuals, and brochures
• Word processing programs – Microsoft Word– Corel WordPerfect– Microsoft Word for Mac
Word Processors
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Word Processor Features
• Word Wrap• Editing
– Thesaurus– Find and Replace– Spelling and grammar checkers
• Formatting– Font and font sizing– Character effects – Bulleted and numbered lists
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Word Processor Case
• Creating a Flyer
• Creating a Report
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Creating a Flyer
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Creating a Report
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• Programs that manipulate numeric data• Spreadsheet programs
– Microsoft Excel– Corel Quattro Pro– Apple iWork's
Numbers
Spreadsheets
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• Workbook files• Worksheet or spreadsheet or sheet• Formulas• Functions• Analytical
graphs or charts• What-if Analysis
Spreadsheet Features
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• Creating a Sales Forecast
• Creating a Chart
• Analyzing Your Data
Spreadsheet Case
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Creating a Sales Forecast
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Creating a Chart
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Analyzing Your Data
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• A collection of related data• Sets up a structure for data storage• Database programs
– Microsoft Access– Corel Paradox– Lotus Approach
Database Management Systems (DBMS)
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• Relational• Tables
– Records– Fields
• Record sorting• Queries• Forms• Reports
Database Features
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• Creating a Database
• Creating a Query
Database Case
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Creating a Database
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Creating a Query
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• Programs that create visually interesting presentations
• Presentation programs – Microsoft PowerPoint– Corel Presentations– Lotus Freelance
Graphics
Presentation Graphics
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• Slides• AutoContent wizard• Design templates• Master slide
Presentation Graphics Features
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• Creating a Presentation
• Updating a Presentation
Presentation Graphics Case
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• A single program that provides the functionality of several widely used programs– Popular with many home users– Classified as personal or home software
• Advantages are cost and simplicity • Disadvantages are limited functions• The most widely used package is Microsoft
Works
Integrated Packages
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• Collection of separate application programs sold as a group
• Four types of suites– Productivity suite or Business suite– Personal suite or Home suite– Specialized suite– Utility suite
Software Suites
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• Agents will help write papers, pay bills, and shop on the internet– Intelligent programs – Primitive agents currently exist– Microsoft and “Clippy”– Next Generation
A Look to the Future
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• Explain the difference between general-purpose and special-purpose applications.
• Discuss the common features of most software programs. Describe the new interface introduced with 2007 Microsoft Office.
• What is the difference between a function and a formula? How is a formula related to what-if analysis?
Discussion Questions (Page 1 of 2)
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• What are presentation graphics programs? How are they used?
• What is the difference between an integrated package and a software suite? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
Discussion Questions (Page 2 of 2)
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