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Application Software
Competencies
1. Common software features2. Word processors3. Spreadsheets4. Database management
systems5. Presentations6. Software suites and integrated
software
Some features are common to all applications
Old friends
General Purpose Applications
Applications General-purposeApplications General-purpose
Windows Rectangular
area containing Documents Programs Messages
More than one window may be open at the same time
Simultaneous Open Windows
General Purpose Applications Menus
Presents commands and options
Drop down when selected
General Purpose Applications Toolbars
Quick access to commonly used commands
Standard and formatting the most common
General Purpose Applications Help
Contents
General Purpose Applications Help
Index
General Purpose Applications
Office AssistantMore
Help...
Possible Disaster Recovery Restart the Application Restart the computer (COLD boot) Open the recovery file Verify contents Save recovered file
New name
Word Processing Programs
Microsoft Word Most widely used
Corel WordPerfect Lotus Word Pro
Word Processor FeaturesWord Processor Features
Spelling and grammar checkers Incorrect spelling identified Alternatives offered Poor grammar identified Makes suggestions
Spelling and grammar checkers Incorrect spelling identified Alternatives offered Poor grammar identified Makes suggestions
Word Processor FeaturesWord Processor Features
FindFind Quickly locate with search or Quickly locate with search or
find commandsfind commands Search and replaceSearch and replace
Automatic update of word(s) Automatic update of word(s) found with new wordfound with new word
Word Processor FeaturesWord Processor Features
Hypertext links Cross references
within the current document between documents
Click on the link, and “it takes you there”
Hypertext links Cross references
within the current document between documents
Click on the link, and “it takes you there”
Spreadsheets
Microsoft Excel Corel Quattro
Pro Lotus 1-2-3
Spreadsheets
labelslabels
valuesvalues
formulaformula
What-If Analysis
Spreadsheets
$-
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
$14,000
$16,000
Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4
InResCorp R&D Expenses
HardwareSoftware
Analytical graph
Analytical graph
Database Management Systems
DBMS Structure for data
storage Tools
Database Management Systems
Microsoft Access Corel Paradox Lotus Approach
Database Management Systems
Organized Fields, records, tables and
databases Tables linked by key field Locate and display Sort and analyze Program control languages
recordrecordtabletable
field valuefield value
field namesfield names
Tables related by linking Tables related by linking each other to a common key each other to a common key
fieldfield
Tables related by linking Tables related by linking each other to a common key each other to a common key
fieldfield
Database Management Systems
Linked :
OLE
Presentation Graphics
Combines visual objects to present attractive, professional presentations
Enhance learning Common types
Microsoft PowerPoint Corel Presentations Lotus Freelance Graphics
Presentation Features
Content development assistance
Professional design Animations
Presentation Views
Speaker Notes
LinkedSlide
Software Suite Bundled applications
Microsoft Office Corel WordPerfect Suite Lotus SmartSuite
Suites tailored to needs
Software Suites
Convenient and effective data sharing
Less than buying the separate application programs individually
Suite Types
Microsoft Office
Suite Types for 110
Standard Professional Premium
Object Linking and Embedding
OLE Object linking
Object sharing Data automatically update Destination “tied” to source
Resource intensive!
Object Linking and Embedding
Object embedding Added to a destination document No links, no automatic updates Runs the embedded file from the
destination document
A Look to the Future
The focus on new versions is new functionality
More powerful functions will increase the time for creativity, quality, and quantity