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Chapter 3
Basic Application Software
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Competencies (Page 1 of 2)
• 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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Competencies (Page 2 of 2)
• Describe presentation graphics and presentation graphics features
• Discuss integrated software and software suites
• Describe ways to share data between applications
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Introduction
• 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.
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Application Software • 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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Basic Applications • Basic applications are also called general-
purpose • Common types
– Word processors – Spreadsheets – Database management systems – Presentation graphics
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Specialized Applications
• Also known as special-purpose applications • Includes thousands of other programs that
are more narrowly focused on specific disciplines and occupations
• Best known – Graphic programs – Audio and video editors – Multimedia creation programs – Web authoring – Virtual reality programs
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Common Features
• Graphical User Interface (GUI) • Icons • Windows • Menus • Toolbars
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Toolbars
• Quick access to commonly used commands • Contain buttons that provide shortcuts • Examples
– Standard Toolbar – Speech Recognition
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Standard
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Microsoft Office 2007
• Newest version of Microsoft Office • New Interface
– Ribbons – Contextual Tabs – Galleries
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Web-Based Applications
• Access to applications stored on Web sites • Application service providers (ASP)
– Special sites – Allows access to Web-based applications
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Speech Recognition
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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
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Word Processors
• Used to create text-based documents – Memos, letters, and faxes – Newsletters, manuals, and brochures
• Word processing programs – Microsoft Word – Corel WordPerfect – Lotus Word Pro – Mac: Pages – Mac: SimpleText
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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 Examples
• Creating a Flyer
• Creating a Report
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Creating a Flyer
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Creating a Report
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Spreadsheets
• Programs that manipulate numeric data • Spreadsheet programs
– Microsoft Excel – Corel Quattro Pro – Lotus 1-2-3 – Mac: Numbers
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Spreadsheet Features
• Workbook files • Worksheet or spreadsheet or sheet • Formulas • Functions • Analytical graphs
or charts • What-if Analysis
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Spreadsheet Case
• Creating a Sales Forecast
• Creating a Chart
• Analyzing Your Data
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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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Database Management Systems (DBMS)
• A collection of related data • Sets up a structure for data storage • Database programs
– Microsoft Access – Corel Paradox – Lotus Approach
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Database Features
• Relational • Tables
– Records – Fields
• Record sorting • Queries • Forms • Reports
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Database Case
• Creating a Database
• Creating a Query
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Creating a Database
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Creating a Query
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Presentation Graphics
• Programs that create visually interesting presentations
• Presentation programs – Microsoft PowerPoint – Corel Presentations – Lotus Freelance Graphics
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Presentation Graphics Features
• Slides • AutoContent wizard • Design templates • Master slide
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Presentation Graphics Case
• Creating a Presentation
• Updating a Presentation
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Creating a Presentation
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Updating a Presentation
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Integrated Packages
• A single program that provides the functionality of several widely used programs – Popular with many home users – Classified as personal or home software
• Advantages: cost, simplicity • Disadvantage: limited functions • Popular packages are
Microsoft Works & Apple iWork
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Software Suites
• 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
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Return
Careers In IT
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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 – Comfort speaking to groups is a plus
• Earning potential of $26,000 to $54,000 annually
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A Look to the Future • Agents will help write papers, pay bills, and
shop on the internet – Intelligent programs – Primitive agents currently exist – Microsoft and “Clippy” – Next Generation
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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?
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Discussion Questions (Page 2 of 2)