McGraw-Hill/Irwin Copyright © 2007 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Chapter 3 Basic Application Software

3-2 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 Page 62

3-3 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 Page 62

3-4 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)Basic applications –Specialized applicationsSpecialized applications Page 64

3-5 Basic Applications Basic applications are also called general-purpose or productivity applications Common types –Word processors –Spreadsheets –Database management systems –Presentation graphics Page 64 Return

3-6 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 Page 64

3-7 Common Features Graphical User Interface (GUI) Icons Windows Menus Help Toolbars Page 64

3-8 Toolbars Quick access to commonly used commands Contain buttons that provide shortcuts Examples –Standard Toolbar –Speech Recognition Page 64 Standard 

3-9 Web-Based Applications Access to applications stored on Web sites Application service providers (ASP) –Special sites –Allows access to Web-based applications Page 64

3-10 Speech Recognition Page 66 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

3-11 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 Page 68

3-12 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 Page 68

3-13 Word Processor Case Creating a Flyer Creating a ReportCreating a Report Page 68

3-14 Creating a Flyer Page 69 Return

3-15 Creating a Report Page 70

3-16 Spreadsheets Programs that manipulate numeric data Spreadsheet programs –Microsoft Excel –Corel Quattro Pro –Lotus Page 71

3-17 Spreadsheet Features Workbook files Worksheet or spreadsheet or sheet Formulas Functions Analytical graphs or charts What-if Analysis Page 71

3-18 Spreadsheet Case Creating a Sales Forecast Creating a Chart Analyzing Your Data Page 72

3-19 Creating a Sales Forecast Page 73 Return

3-20 Creating a Chart Page 74 Return

3-21 Analyzing Your Data Page 75

3-22 Database Management Systems DBMS A collection of related data Sets up a structure for data storage Database programs –Microsoft Access –Corel Paradox –Lotus Approach Page 76

3-23 Database Features Relational Tables –Records –Fields Record sorting Queries Forms Reports Page 76

3-24 Database Case Creating a Database Creating a QueryCreating a Query Page 77

3-25 Creating a Database Page 77 Return

3-26 Creating a Query Page 78

3-27 Presentation Graphics Programs that create visually interesting presentations Presentation programs –Microsoft PowerPoint –Corel Presentations –Lotus Freelance Graphics Page 79

3-28 Presentation Graphics Features Slides AutoContent wizard Design templates Master slide Page 79

3-29 Presentation Graphics Case Creating a Presentation Updating a Presentation Page 80

3-30 Creating a Presentation Page 80 Return

3-31 Updating a Presentation Page 80

3-32 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 are cost and simplicity Disadvantages are limited functions Popular packages are Microsoft Works & Apple Works Page 81

3-33 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 Page 82

3-34 Sharing Data Between Applications Copy and paste Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)LinkingEmbedding –Powerful and useful features –Connects separate applications –Supports sharing and exchanging files How Object Linking and Embedding Work Page 83

3-35 Object Linking A link is made from the source file to the destination file Use when you want the destination document to contain updated data Page 83 Return

3-36 Return 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 are not reflected in the original source file Page 83 Return

3-37 How Object Linking and Embedding Work Page 84

3-38 Return Careers In IT Page 85 Computer trainers instruct new users on the latest software or hardware Attributes –Good communication skills –Teaching experience –Detail oriented –IT Experience Earning potential of $35,000 to $50,000 annually

3-39 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 Page 86

3-40 Explain the difference between general-purpose and special-purpose applications. What is the difference between a function and a formula? How is a formula related to what-if analysis? What are presentation graphics programs? How are they used? Discussion Questions (Page 1 of 2) Page 94

3-41 Explain the difference between a linked object and an embedded object. What are the advantages of OLE? What is the difference between an integrated package and a software suite? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Page 94 Discussion Questions (Page 2 of 2)