Discovering Computers 2010Chapter 3 ObjectivesApplication SoftwareSlide 4Slide 5Slide 6Slide 7Slide 8Business SoftwareSlide 10Slide 11Slide 12Slide 13Slide 14Slide 15Slide 16Slide 17Slide 18Slide 19Slide 20Slide 21Slide 22Slide 23Slide 24Slide 25Slide 26Slide 27Slide 28Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareSlide 30Slide 31Slide 32Slide 33Slide 34Slide 35Slide 36Software for Home, Personal, and Educational UseApplication Software for CommunicationsPopular Utility ProgramsWeb-based SoftwareSlide 41Slide 42Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application SoftwareSlide 44Learning Aids and Support Tools Within an ApplicationSlide 46Summary of Application SoftwareDiscovering Computers 2010Chapter 3 Application SoftwareChapter 3 ObjectivesIdentify the categories of application softwareIdentify the categories of application softwareExplain ways software is distributedExplain ways software is distributedExplain how to work with application softwareExplain how to work with application softwareIdentify the key features of widely used business programsIdentify the key features of widely used business programsIdentify the key features of widely used graphics and multimedia programsIdentify the key features of widely used graphics and multimedia programsIdentify the key features of widely used home, personal, and educational programsIdentify the key features of widely used home, personal, and educational programsIdentify the types of application software used in communicationsIdentify the types of application software used in communicationsDiscuss the advantages of using Web-based softwareDiscuss the advantages of using Web-based softwareDescribe the learning aids available for application softwareDescribe the learning aids available for application softwareNextDescribe the function of severalutility programsDescribe the function of severalutility programsApplication SoftwareWhat is application software?Programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasksp. 142 Fig. 3-1NextApplication SoftwareHow is software distributed?p. 142 - 143Packaged software, mass-producedCustom software, performs functions specific to a business or industryWeb-based software, hosted by a Web siteOpen source software, provided for use, modification, and redistributionShareware, copyrighted software that is distributed free for trial periodFreeware, copyrighted software provided at no costPublic-domain software, freeware with no copyright restrictionsNextApplication SoftwareWhat is system software?p. 143 Fig. 3-2NextServes as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardwareApplication SoftwareHow do you start an application?p. 145 Fig3-3From the desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, and click the name of the applicationThe program’s instructions load into memoryNextApplication SoftwareWhat is a window?p. 145 Fig3-3A rectangular area of the screen that displays data and informationNextApplication SoftwareWhat is a dialog box?p. 145 Fig3-3NextA window that provides information, presents available options, or requests a responseBusiness SoftwareWhat is business software?p. 146 Fig3-4NextApplication software that assists people in becoming more effective and efficientBusiness SoftwareWhat is word processing software?p. 138 – 139 Fig. 3-5Allows users to create and manipulate text and graphicsClip art is a collection of graphics that you caninsert indocumentsNextClick to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Linkfrom left navigation, then click Word Processing Software below Chapter 3Business SoftwareWhat are popular word processing features?p. 148 Fig. 3-6AutoFormatAutoFormatAutoFormatAutoFormatAutoCorrectAutoCorrectAutoCorrectAutoCorrectCollaborationCollaborationCollaborationCollaborationColumnsColumnsColumnsColumnsMacrosMacrosMacrosMacrosInk InputInk InputInk InputInk InputGrammarGrammarCheckerCheckerGrammarGrammarCheckerCheckerMail MergeMail MergeMail MergeMail MergeResearchResearchResearchResearchReadingReadingLayoutLayoutReadingReadingLayoutLayoutSmart TagsSmart TagsSmart TagsSmart TagsThesaurusThesaurusThesaurusThesaurusTemplatesTemplatesTemplatesTemplatesTablesTablesTablesTablesNextVoice Voice RecognitionRecognitionVoice Voice RecognitionRecognitionTrackingTrackingChangesChangesTrackingTrackingChangesChangesWeb PageWeb PageDevelopmentDevelopmentWeb PageWeb PageDevelopmentDevelopmentBusiness SoftwareWhat is a font?p. 149 Fig. 3-7NextA name assigned to a specific design of charactersFont size indicates the size of the characters in a particular font in points (a single point is about1/72 of an inch in height)Font style adds emphasis to a font such as bold, italic, and underline= SUM (C12:Y12)Business Softwarep. 150 - 152= A1+B2 (*C12)= D1+E2 (*F12)What is spreadsheet software?NextOrganizes data in rows and columnsPerforms calculations andrecalculates when data changesBusiness SoftwareHow is a spreadsheet organized?p. 151 Fig. 3-8NextColumns identified by lettersRows identified by numbersA cell is the intersection of a column and rowBusiness SoftwareWhat is a function?p. 152 Fig. 3-9NextA predefined formula that performs common calculations=B10+B11+B12+B13+B14=SUM(B10:B14)Business SoftwareWhat is charting?p. 153 Fig. 3-10NextAllows you to display spreadsheet data in graphical formClick to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Linkfrom left navigation, then click Spreadsheet Software below Chapter 3Business SoftwareWhat is database software?p. 153Allows you to create, access, and manage dataAdd, change, delete, sort, and retrieve dataNextBusiness SoftwareWhat are the parts of a database?p. 153 Fig. 3-11NextA table contains recordsA record is a row in a table that contains information about a given person, product, object, or eventA field is a column in a table that contains a specific category of data within a recordBusiness SoftwareHow do you extract information from a database?p. 145Can be sent as a report to the printerRun queries to retrieve dataNextBusiness SoftwareWhat is presentation graphics software?p. 146 Fig. 3-12NextUsed to create visual aids for presentationsA presentation is sometimes called a slide showClick to view Web Link,click Chapter 3, Click Web Linkfrom left navigation, then click Presentation Graphics Software below Chapter 3Business SoftwareWhat is note taking software?p. 147 Fig. 3-14NextEnables users to