Chapter 3Application Software

APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Programs designed to perform a specific task

APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Four major categories of application software Productivity/business Graphic design/multimedia Home/personal/education Communications

APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Running a Software Application The User Interface Desktop

• Icons• Buttons

Menu• Commands

Voice recognition

APPLICATION SOFTWAREHow is software distributed?

Packaged software Custom software Shareware, distributed free for trial period Freeware, copyrighted software provided at no

cost Public-domain software, freeware with no

copyright restrictions

BUSINESS SOFTWARESoftware that assists people in becoming

more effective and efficientTypes of business software

Word processing Spreadsheet Database Presentation graphics Personal information management Accounting Project management

BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Word Processing Software Allows users to create and manipulate

documents that contain text and graphics One of the most widely used types of

application software

BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Word Processing Software Basic Word Processing Features

• Word-wrap• Color• Fonts• Columns• Graphics / Clip Art• Header / Footer• Autocorrect

BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Word Processing Software Basic Word Processing Features

• Margins• Find / Replace• Grammatical checker• Spelling checker• Tracking changes• Mail merge

BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Spreadsheet Software Organize numeric data in rows and columns Performs calculations on this data Rows and columns collectively called a

worksheet• Rows: identified by a number• Columns: identified by a letter• Cells: identified by a letter for the column and a

number for the row

BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Spreadsheet Software Cells may contain

• Labels (text) – Ex “Student Name”• Values (numbers) – Ex: 89• Formulas / Functions – Ex: SUM( B8:B19 )

Automatic Recalculation “What if” analysis

Charting Visual representation of data Several types: bar, pie, line, …

BUSINESS SOFTWARE

BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Database Software Allows you to create and manage data

• Add, change, delete, sort, and retrieve data

Database Software Table contains records Record is a row in a table

• contains info about one entry in the table Field is a column in a table

• contains one piece of information within a record Query is a question used to retrieve data

BUSINESS SOFTWARE

BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Presentation Graphics Software Allows you to create slides that are used in

making presentations

BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Presentation Graphics Software Features include

• Many chart types• 3-D effects3-D effects• Shading, shadowsshadows, textures• Sound and animation• Slide sorter

BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Presentation Graphics Software

Printing• Outline• Audience notes• Notes page

BUSINESS SOFTWARE

PDA Software A PDA is an electronic planner Capabilities include:

• Appointment calendars • To Do lists• Address books• You can synchronize, or transfer information

between the handheld computer and a desktop computer

BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Software Suite A collection of individual applications sold as a

single package You install the entire collection of applications

at once Advantages:

• Lower cost than buying pieces separately• Consistent interface means easier to use

BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Accounting Software Helps companies record and report their

financial transactions Newer packages support online direct deposit

and payroll services

GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA SOFTWARE Software used by power users for specific tasks

Computer-aided design Desktop Publishing Paint / Image editing software Video and Audio editing software Multimedia authoring software (authorware) Web page authoring software

SOFTWARE FOR HOME, PERSONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL USE Inexpensive: Often less than $100Examples:

Integrated Software vs. Software Suite Personal Finance Software Legal Software Tax Preparation Desktop Publishing Home design / Landscaping Software Entertainment Software Educational / Reference Software

SOFTWARE FOR COMMUNICATIONS E-mailWeb browsersChat roomsNewsgroupsInstant messagingVideoconferencing

APPLICATIONS ON THE WEBA software application that exists on a Web

site, such as maps and directionsSome Web applications store your data and

information at their siteMapquestCool Running

APPLICATIONS ON THE WEBWhat is Web-based training (WBT)?

Self-directed, self-paced instruction on a topic on the Web

Distance Learning (DL) is the delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other locations

LEARNING AIDS AND SUPPORT TOOLS Online HelpFAQsTutorialsWizardsPrinted manuals and books

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