COMPUTER SOFTWARE Application software –Software suites Word Processing Spreadsheet Database Presentation graphics Communication AppleWorks is a popular suite used by teachers and students primarily on Macintosh computers

COMPUTER SOFTWARE Application software –Packaged software Packaged software is available at computer stores, office equipment suppliers, retailers, and the Internet

COMPUTER SOFTWARE Application software –Custom software –Shareware, freeware, and public domain software –Software development Computer Programmers Systems Analyst

APPLICATION SOFTWARE Programs designed to perform a specific task –As a productivity / business tool –Supporting school and professional activities –Assisting with graphics and multimedia projects –Helping with home and personal activities –Facilitating communications

APPLICATION SOFTWARE Five major categories of application software

APPLICATION SOFTWARE Starting a Software Application –Desktop Icons Buttons –Menu Commands Submenus

APPLICATION SOFTWARE Starting a Software Application –Example: Paint program Window Title bar –Common elements among operating systems

APPLICATION SOFTWARE Working with Software Applications –Document – Piece of work created with an application program and saved on a disk with a unique file name

APPLICATION SOFTWARE Working with Software Applications –Document Creating Editing Formatting –Font size –Font style Saving Printing Dialog box Voice recognition

FORMATTING FEATURES

DIALOG BOX

PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE Word Processing Software –Used to create, edit, and format textual documents

PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE Word Processing Software –Formatting features Font and font size Color Borders Clip art Margins Word wrap Scrolling

PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE Word Processing Software –Editing features Find or search Replace Spell checker

PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE Word Processing Software –Other features Headers Footers Templates Wizards