2. Objectives Identify the categories of application software Explain ways software is distributed Explain how to work with application software Identify the key features of widely used business programs Identify the key features of widely used graphics and multimedia programs Identify the key features of widely used home, personal, and educational programs Identify the types of application software used in communications Discuss the advantages of using application software on the Web Describe the learning aids available for application software Describe the function of several stand-alone utility programs
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11. Business Software What are popular word processing features? AutoFormat AutoCorrect Collaboration Columns Macros Ink Input Grammar Checker Mail Merge Research Reading Layout Smart Tags Thesaurus Templates Tables Voice Recognition Tracking Changes Web Page Development
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17. Business Software Database software … Allows you to create and manage data Add, change, delete, sort, and retrieve data
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19. Business Software How do you extract information from a database? Can be sent as a report to the printer Run queries to retrieve data
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23. Business Software A software suite is… A collection of individual programs sold as a single package Two major advantages: lower cost ease of use
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27. Graphics and Multimedia Software What are some popular graphics and multimedia software products?
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34. Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use What software products are available for home, personal, and educational use?
35. Application Software for Communications The following software facilitate communication… Instant messaging Newsgroups FTP Video conferencing Chat rooms Web browsers E-mail
36. Popular Stand-Alone Utility Programs Widely used stand-alone utility programs include… Antivirus Program Spyware Remover Internet Filters File Compression File Conversion CD/DVD Burning PC Maintenance
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38. Applications on the Web An application service provider (ASP) is… Third-party organization that manages and distributes software and services on the Web Allows companies to outsource information technology (IT) needs
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43. Summary of Application Software Application software Business software Graphics and multimedia software Software for home, personal, and educational use Software for communications Applications on the Web Learning aids and support tools within an application Stand-alone utility programs
