APPLICATION SOFTWARE
- end-user software
- used to accomplish a variety of tasks
- common basic application software include word processors, spreadsheet, database management systems, and presentation graphics
It create text-based documents and are one of the most flexible and widely used software tools. There are some examples of word processors software, which include
- Microsoft Word
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- Corel WordPerfect
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- Apple Pages
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Features of word processors
- word wrap = automatically moves the insertion point to the next line once the current line is full.
- the saurus = provides synonyms, antonyms, and related words for a selected word or phrase.
- find and replace = quickly locate and replace selected words.
- spelling and grammar checkers = look for misspelled words and problems with capitalization, punctuation, and sentence structure.
- font = design of the characters.
- font size = height of a characters.
- character effects = appearance of characters can be enhanced as bold, italic, and colors.
- styles = enables users to quickly apply a predefined set of formatting characteristics to text in one easy step.
- bulleted and numbered lists = makes a sequence of topics easy to read.
Spreadsheets programs organize, analyze, and graph numeric data such as budgets and financial reports. It also manipulate data and create workbook files.
- Microsoft Excel
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- Apple iWork's Numbers
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- Corel Quattro Pro
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Features of spreadsheets
- workbook files consist of one or more related worksheets.
- worksheets, also known as spreadsheets or sheets, are rectangular grids of rows and columns, rows are identified by numbers, column by letters.
- cells are formed by the intersection of a row and column ; used to hold text and numeric entries.text entries (labels) provide structure and numeric entries can be numbers or formulas.
- formulas are instructions for calculations, functions are prewritten formulas.
- range is a series of cells
- analytical graphs (charts) represent data visually.
- recalculation occurs whenever a value changes in one cell that affects another cell(s)
- what-if-analysis is the process of observing the effect of changing one or more values.
DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (DBMS)
It is the program that sets up, or structures, a database. It also provides tools to enter, edit, and retrieve data from the database.
- Microsoft Access
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- Corel Paradox
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- Lotus Approach
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Features of database management systems
- relational database = organized data into related tables.
- rows = records ; column = fields
- a sort tools will quickly rearrange a table's records according to a selected field.
- filter = quickly display only those records meeting the conditions you specify.
- query = question or a request for specific data contained in a database.
- forms = displayed on the computer monitor and typically reflect the contents for one record in a table, and it also used to enter and edit records.
- reports = printed output in a variety of forms.
PRESENTATION GRAPHICS
It combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive, visually interesting presentations. They are excellent tools to communicate a message and to persuade people.
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Features of presentation graphics
- slides = individual pages or screens of a presentations.
- design templates = professionally selected combination of color schemes, slide layouts, and special effects.
- content templates = provide suggested content for each slides.
- animation = adds action to text and graphics, transitions animate moving from one slide to the next.
INTEGRATED PACKAGES
It also known as personal or home software, a single program that provides the functionality of several application packages.
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Important characteristics
- functions that typically include word processing, spreadsheets, database manager, and more. Each function is not as extensive or powerful as a single-function application program.
- less expensive than purchasing several individual application programs and simple to use.
- popular with home users who are willing to sacrifice some advanced features for cost and simplicity.
SOFTWARE SUITES
It is a collection of individual application packages sold together.
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- productivity suites (office software suites or office suites) contains professional-grade applicatuon programs.
- alternative office suites include downloadable office suites (stored on your computer) or online office suites (stored online).
- specialized suites focus on specific application such as graphics.
- utility suites include a variety of programs designed to make computing easier and safer.
***Information is getting from the book - Computing Essential 2011
