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Application Application SoftwareSoftware
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ObjectivesObjectives
1.1. Word processorsWord processors
2.2. SpreadsheetsSpreadsheets
3.3. PresentationsPresentations
4.4. Database management systemsDatabase management systems
5.5. Web-based applicationsWeb-based applications
6.6. Suites and IntegratedSuites and Integrated
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Web-based AppsWeb-based Apps
• ASP – Application Service ProviderASP – Application Service Provider
• Pay for actual usePay for actual use– Only when accessed and usedOnly when accessed and used
– Eliminates need to upgradeEliminates need to upgrade
• Sign up and “create” an accountSign up and “create” an account
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General Purpose ApplicationsGeneral Purpose Applications
• Used by many Used by many
peoplepeople
• Basic Basic
applicationsapplications
• Common tasksCommon tasks
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Common FeaturesCommon Features
• WindowsWindows
• MenusMenus
• ToolbarsToolbars
• HelpHelp
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MenusMenus
• Present commandsPresent commands
• Present optionsPresent options
• Drop downDrop down
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ToolbarsToolbars
• Commonly used commands
• Most common – Standard – Formatting
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HelpHelp
• ContentsContents
• IndexIndex
• FindFind
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Office AssistantOffice Assistant
Click once to Click once to access or F1access or F1
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Application RecoveryApplication Recovery
1. Restart your computer
2. Restart the application
3. Open the recovery file
4. Verify recovery file contents
5. Save the recovery file
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Word Processing ProgramsWord Processing Programs
• Most Widely UsedMost Widely Used
– Microsoft Word
– Corel WordPerfect
– Lotus Word Pro
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Word Processor FeaturesWord Processor Features
• Word WrapWord Wrap• Enter Key Enter Key • Spelling/Grammar CheckersSpelling/Grammar Checkers• Search and ReplaceSearch and Replace• FindFind
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SpreadsheetsSpreadsheets
• Most Widely Used
– Microsoft Excel– Corel Quattro Pro– Lotus 1-2-3
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Spreadsheet FeaturesSpreadsheet Features
– Values
– Labels
– Formulas
– Functions
– What if Analysis
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Charts and GraphsCharts and Graphs
• Standard
• Custom
• 3-Dimensional
Pictorial representation of data
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Database ManagementDatabase Management Systems Systems
• DBMS
• Structure for data storage
• Tools
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Database Management SystemsDatabase Management Systems
• Most Widely UsedMost Widely Used
– Microsoft Access
– Corel Paradox
– Lotus Approach
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DBMS OrganizationDBMS Organization
• Database – related tablesDatabase – related tables
• Tables – related recordsTables – related records
• Records – related fieldsRecords – related fields
• Fields – related charactersFields – related characters
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record
table
field value
field names
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Link tables using a common (key) field
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Presentation GraphicsPresentation Graphics
• Most Widely Used
– Microsoft PowerPoint
– Corel Presentations
– Lotus Freelance Graphics
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Presentation GraphicsPresentation Graphics
• Content development assistance
• Professional design
• Animations
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Software SuitesSoftware Suites
• Convenient and effective data
sharing
• Less expensive
• More expensive
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Software SuiteSoftware Suite
• Most Widely UsedMost Widely Used– Microsoft Office– Corel WordPerfect Suite– Lotus SmartSuite
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Object LinkingObject Linking
• Sharing of objects
• Can automatically update data
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Object EmbeddingObject Embedding
• Added to destination document
• Files not linked, not automatically updated
• Run embedded file from destination
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A Look to the FutureA Look to the Future
• Web-based application software
• Less costly• Access only when needed• Your cell phone acts as
your credit card, PDA, networked Handheld PC & TV-VCR
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