Basic Application

Softward
Prepared by: EDELITA M. LORICO

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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.
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• Describe presentation graphics and
presentation graphics features.
• Discuss integrated packages.
• Describe software suites including office
suites, cloud suites, specialized suites, and
utility suites.

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• Not long ago, trained specialists were
required to perform many of the
operations you can now do with a
microcomputer.
• Competent end users need to understand
the capabilities of basic application
software including:
– Word processors
– Spreadsheets
– Database management systems
– Presentation programs

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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)
• Menus
• Toolbars
• Dialog Boxes
• Icons
• Windows

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 Microsoft Office 2019
• Office 2019 is the latest version of Microsoft
Office
– Ribbons
– Tabs
– Galleries

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• Allows your voice to control application software
• Use your voice along with your mouse and keyboard
– Train the software
– Control a program
– Dictate a document

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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
– Apple Pages

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• 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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• Creating a Flyer
• Creating a Report

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• Programs that organize, analyze, and graph
numeric data
• Spreadsheet programs
– Microsoft Excel
– Corel Quattro
Pro
– Apple iWork's
Numbers

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 Spreadsheet Features
• Workbook vs. worksheet
• Formulas
• Range
• Analytical graphs or charts
• Recalculation
• What-if Analysis

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 Spreadsheet Features
• Functions
– Prewritten formulas

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• Creating a Sales Forecast
• Creating a Chart
• Analyzing Your Data

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• A collection of related data
• Electronic equivalent of a file cabinet
• Comprised of tables, queries, forms,
and reports
• Microsoft Access is the most popular
desktop database management
software

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• Relational
• Table
– Record
– Field
• Query
• Form
• Report

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• Creating a Database
• Creating a Query

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• Programs that combine a variety of visual
objects to create visually interesting
presentations
• Presentation programs
– Microsoft PowerPoint
– Corel Presentations
– Apple Keynote

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• Slides or pages
• Design templates
• Content templates
• Animations
• Transitions
• Master slide

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• Creating a Presentation
• Updating a Presentation

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• A single program that
provides the • Advantages
functionality of a word – cost and simplicity
processor, spreadsheet, • Disadvantages
database, and more – limited functions
• Collection of separate application programs
bundled together and sold as a group
• Productivity suites or office software suite
– Microsoft Office
• Cloud suites or online office
suites
– Google Docs, Office365
• Specialized suites
• Utility suites
– Norton Internet Security suite

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• Computer trainers instruct new users on
the latest software or hardware
• Attributes
– Good communication skills
– Teaching experience
– Detail oriented
– IT Experience
– Comfortable speaking to groups
• Earning potential of
$25,000 to $50,500 annually
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• Agents will help write papers, pay bills,
and shop on the Internet
– Intelligent programs that can
understand your needs and act
to fulfill them.
– Currently primitive agents exist,
but next generation agents may
provide the most efficient way
to locate information on the Web

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• Explain the difference between general-purpose
and special-purpose applications. Also discuss the
common features of application programs,
including those with traditional and ribbon
graphical user interfaces.

• Define word processors and discuss their basic,

• Discuss spreadsheets and define workbook files,

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• What are databases and database management systems?
Define relational databases, tables, sorting, filtering, querying,
forms, and reports.

• What are presentation programs and what are they used for?
Define slides, design templates, content templates,
animation, and transitions.

• What is the difference between integrated packages and

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 Thank you
Reference
Computing Essentials: Making IT work for you
- O’Leary, O’Leary

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