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General-Purpose APPLICATION SOFTWARE
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Competencies
Discuss common features of most software applications
Discuss word processors and word processing features
Describe spreadsheets and spreadsheet features
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Competencies cont.
Discuss database management systems
Describe presentation graphics
Discuss integrated software
Describe ways to share data between applications
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Application Software
Basic applicationsCalled general-purpose or productivity applications
Common typesWord processors
Spreadsheets
Database management systems
Presentation graphics
Specialized applications
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Common Features
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Windows
Menus
Toolbars
Help
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Toolbars
Commonly used commands
Contain shortcuts
Most common Standard
Formatting Open Save Print
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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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Word Processors
Used to create text-based documentsMemos, letters, and faxes
Newsletters, manuals, and brochures
Three most widely used word processing programs
Microsoft Word
Corel WordPerfect
Lotus WordPro
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Word Processor Features
Word Wrap
Editing Thesaurus
Spelling and grammar checkers
Find and Replace
FormattingFont and font sizing
Character effects
Bulleted and numbered lists bo
ld
italics
colors
sizesize
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Creating a Report
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Spreadsheets
Programs that manipulate numeric data
Three most widely used spreadsheet programs Microsoft Excel
Corel Quattro Pro
Lotus 1-2-3
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Spreadsheet Features
Workbook files
Worksheets
Formulas
Functions
Analytical graphs or charts
What if Analysis
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Creating a Sales Forecast
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Creating a Chart
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Database Management Systems DBMS
A collection of related data
Sets up a structure for data storage
Three most widely used database programsMicrosoft Access
Corel Paradox
Lotus Approach
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Database Features
TablesRecords
Fields
Record sorting
Queries
Forms
Reports
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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
Three most widely used presentation programs Microsoft PowerPoint
Corel Presentations
Lotus Freelance Graphics
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Presentation Graphics Features
Slides
Design templates
Special effects
AutoContent wizard
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Creating a Presentation
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Integrated Packages
A single program that provides the functionality of a widely used program
Popular with many home users
Classified as personal or home software
Advantages are cost and simplicity
Disadvantages are limited functions
Popular packages are Microsoft Works & Apple Works
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Software Suites
Collection of separate application programs sold as a group
Four types of suites Productivity suite
Personal suite
Specialized suite
Utility suite
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Sharing Data Between Applications
Copy and paste
Object linking and embedding (OLE)Powerful and useful features
Connects separate applications
Supports sharing and exchanging files
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Object Linking
A link is made from the source file to the destination file
Use when you want the destination document to contain the most updated data
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Object Embedding
Object from the source file is embedded in the destination document
Object becomes part of the destination document
Changes made to the embedded object not reflected in the original source file
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A Look to the Future Web-Based Application Software
Use the Web to connect to an application service provider
No programs to install
Allows for a simpler and cheaper computing system
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FAQs
What is a graphical user interface?
What are the advantages of using a web-based application?
What kind of documents can I create with a word processing program?
What is the difference between a spreadsheet and a worksheet?
What is a relational database?
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Discussion Questions
What are the major differences between a spreadsheet and a database?
Discuss the features you can use to enhance a presentation.
Why are integrated packages popular? Why not use a software suite? Discuss.
Describe the two methods for sharing data between applications.