2. 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

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

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

5. 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

6. APPLICATION SOFTWARE Five major categories of application software

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

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

10. 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

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

12. FORMATTING FEATURES

13. DIALOG BOX

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

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

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

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