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Describe word processors and word processing features. Describe spreadsheets and spreadsheet features. Discuss database management systems and database management features. Describe software suites including office suites, cloud suites, specialized suites, and utility suites. Basic Application Software Allows your voice to control application software Use your voice along with your mouse and keyboard.

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Basic Application Software

Computing Essentials 2013

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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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Office 2010 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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Workbook vs. worksheet Formulas Range Analytical graphs or charts Recalculation What-if Analysis

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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 functionality of a word processor, spreadsheet, database, and more

Advantages
cost and simplicity

Disadvantages
limited functions

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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,


editing, and formatting features.

Discuss spreadsheets and define workbook files,


worksheets, cells, text entries, formulas, functions, ranges, graphs, recalculation, and what-if analysis.
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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 software suites? Discuss productivity, cloud, and specialized suites.

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