10/14/2015 Basic Application Software Basic Application Software 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 3-2 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved Basic Application Software Basic Application Software Not long ago, trained specialists were Describe presentation graphics and required to perform many of the operations you can now with a microcomputer Competent end users need to understand the capabilities of basic application software including: presentation graphics features Discuss integrated packages Describe software suites including office suites, cloud suites, specialized suites, and utility suites Word processors Spreadsheets Database management systems Presentation programs 3-3 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 3-4 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 10/14/2015 Basic Application Software Basic Application Software Application software is end user software that Basic applications are used in nearly every is used to accomplish a variety of tasks Three categories discipline and occupation Common types Basic applications (focus of this chapter) Specialized applications Mobile Apps Word processors Spreadsheets Database management systems Presentation graphics Return 3-5 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 3-6 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved Basic Application Software There are thousands of programs more narrowly focused on specific disciplines and occupations Includes: Basic Application Software Graphics programs Audio and video editors Multimedia authoring programs Web authoring programs Virtual reality programs Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menus Toolbars Dialog Boxes Icons Windows Return 3-7 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 3-8 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 10/14/2015 Basic Application Software Office 2010 is the latest version of Microsoft Basic Application Software Allows your voice to control application software Use your voice along with your mouse and keyboard Office Train the software Control a program Dictate a document Ribbons Tabs Galleries 3-9 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 3-10 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved Basic Application Software Used to create text-based documents Basic Application Software Word Wrap Editing Memos, letters, and faxes Newsletters, manuals, and brochures Thesaurus Find and Replace Spelling and grammar checkers Word processing programs Microsoft Word Corel WordPerfect Apple Pages OpenOffice Writer Google Docs Formatting Font and font sizing Character effects Bulleted and numbered lists 3-11 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 3-12 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 10/14/2015 Basic Application Software Basic Application Software Creating a Flyer Creating a Report Return 3-13 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 3-14 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved Basic Application Software Basic Application Software Programs that organize, analyze, and graph numeric data Spreadsheet programs Microsoft Excel Corel Quattro Pro Apple iWork's Numbers OpenOffice Calc Return 3-15 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 3-16 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 10/14/2015 Basic Application Software Basic Application Software Functions Workbook vs worksheet Formulas Range Analytical graphs or charts Recalculation What-if Analysis Prewritten formulas 3-17 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 3-18 Computing Essentials 2013 Basic Application Software © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved Basic Application Software Creating a Sales Forecast Creating a Chart Analyzing Your Data Return 3-19 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 3-20 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 10/14/2015 Basic Application Software Basic Application Software Return Return 3-21 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 3-22 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved Basic Application Software A collection of related data Electronic equivalent of a file cabinet Comprised of tables, queries, forms, and Basic Application Software Relational Table Record Field reports Microsoft Access is the most popular desktop database management software OpenOffice Base Query Form Report 3-23 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 3-24 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 10/14/2015 Basic Application Software Basic Application Software Creating a Database Creating a Query Return 3-25 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 3-26 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved Basic Application Software Basic Application Software Programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create visually interesting presentations Presentation programs Microsoft PowerPoint Corel Presentations Apple Keynote OpenOffice Impress Return 3-27 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 3-28 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 10/14/2015 Basic Application Software Basic Application Software Creating a Presentation Updating a Presentation Slides or pages Design templates Content templates Animations Transitions Master slide 3-29 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 3-30 Computing Essentials 2013 Basic Application Software Basic Application Software Return Return 3-31 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 3-32 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 10/14/2015 Basic Application Software A single program that provides the functionality of a word processor, spreadsheet, database, and more Basic Application Software Collection of separate application programs Advantages bundled together and sold as a group Productivity suites or office software suite cost and simplicity Microsoft Office Disadvantages Cloud suites or online office limited functions suites Google Docs, Office365 Specialized suites Utility suites Norton Internet Security suite 3-33 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 3-34 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved Basic Application Software Computer trainers instruct new users on the Agents will help write papers, pay bills, and latest software or hardware Attributes Basic Application Software shop on the Internet Intelligent programs that can understand your needs and act to fulfill them Currently primitive agents exist, but next generation agents may provide the most efficient way to locate information on the Web Good communication skills Teaching experience Detail oriented IT Experience Comfortable speaking to groups Earning potential of $25,000 to $50,500 annually 3-35 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 3-36 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 10/14/2015 Basic Application Software Explain the difference between general-purpose and Basic Application Software What are databases and database management special-purpose applications Also discuss the common features of application programs, including those with traditional and ribbon graphical user interfaces systems? Define relational databases, tables, sorting, filtering, querying, forms, and reports What are presentation programs and what are they Define word processors and discuss their basic, used for? Define slides, design templates, content templates, animation, and transitions editing, and formatting features What is the difference between integrated packages Discuss spreadsheets and define workbook files, and software suites? Discuss productivity, cloud, and specialized suites worksheets, cells, text entries, formulas, functions, ranges, graphs, recalculation, and what-if analysis 3-37 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 3-38 Computing Essentials 2013 © 2013 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved 10