Understanding Computers PDF - Application Software

15th Edition Understanding Computers Today and Tomorrow Comprehensive Chapter 6: Application Software Deborah Morley Charles S. Parker Copyright 201...

15th Edition Understanding Computers Today and Tomorrow Comprehensive Chapter 6: Application Software Deborah Morley Charles S. Parker Copyright 2015 CengageLearning  Learning Objectives 1. Describe what application software is, the different types of ownership rights, and the difference between installed and cloud software. 2. Detail some concepts and commands that many software programs have in common. 3. Discuss word processing and explain what kinds of documents are created using this type of program. 4. Explain the purpose of spreadsheet software and the kinds of documents created using this type of program. Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 2  Learning Objectives 5. Identify some of the vocabulary used with database software and discuss the benefits of using this type of program. 6. Describe what presentation graphics and electronic slide shows are and when they might be used. 7. List some types of graphics and multimedia software that consumers use frequently. 8. Name several other types of application software programs and discuss what functions they perform. Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 3  Overview This chapter covers: – General characteristics of application software – The most widely used types of application software, including: Word processing Spreadsheet Database Presentation graphics Graphics and multimedia software – Overview of other types of application software Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 4  The Basics of Application Software Software Ownership Rights – Specify the allowable use of the program – Software license Gives you the right to use a software program Specifies the conditions under which the buyer can use the software – Open source software Programs with source code made available to the general public Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 5  Inside the Industry Box Open Source Software – Use is growing – In addition to Linux and other open source operating systems, there are many open source apps – Open source is typically cheaper – Can also be more stable and – secure Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 6  The Basics of Application Software Commercial Software – Copyrighted software developed and sold for profit – Typically comes with a single-user license Shareware – Copyrighted software distributed on the honor system – Consumers should either pay for it or uninstall it after the trial period Freeware – Copyrighted software programs that are given away by the author for others to use free of charge Public Domain Software – Software that is not copyrighted and ownership rights have been donated to the public domain Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 7  The Basics of Application Software Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 8  Desktop vs. Mobile Software Personal computers use desktop software Smartphones and other mobile devices typically require mobile software called apps – Specifically designed for a specific type of device – Wide range of software available via app stores (Google Play, Apple App Store, etc.) Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 9  Installed vs. Cloud Software Installed Software – Must be installed on the computer before it can be run – Can be purchased in physical form – Can be downloaded from the Internet Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 11  Installed vs. Cloud Software Cloud Software – Is delivered on-demand via the Web – Also called Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloudware – Includes free software and fee-based software – Advantages of cloud software Files can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection Ease of implementation Improved collaboration capabilities Always working with the most current version of software Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 12  Installed vs. Cloud Software – Potential disadvantages of cloud software Online applications tend to run more slowly Have file size limits Cost may eventually exceed the cost of purchasing a similar installed version of the software Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 13  Software Suites Software Suites – Collection of software programs bundled together and sold as a single software package – Office suites are used by most businesses/individuals to produce documents and typically include: Word processing software Spreadsheet software Database software Presentation graphics-software – Provide a common interface among programs in the suite Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 16  Software Suites Latest version of Office is 2013 (traditional installed)/365 (subscription) – Office on Demand – Read mode Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 17  Common Software Commands Toolbars, Menus, Keyboard Shortcuts, and the Ribbon – Provide access to most commands in application programs – Keyboard shortcuts can be used Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 18  Common Software Commands Ribbon used in Microsoft Office 2007 and later – Commands are organized into groups located on tabs – Contextual tabs appear on the Ribbon as needed and contain special commands Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 19  Common Software Commands Editing a Document – Changing the content of the document, such as inserting or deleting words – Insertion point Indicates the current location in a document, which is where the changes will be made – Typing text inserts the text at the insertion point location – Delete and Backspace keys delete text – Text and objects can typically be selected and moved, copied, deleted, or formatted Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 20  Common Software Commands Formatting a Document – Changes the appearance of the document Changes font face, font size, and/or font color Changes line spacing or margins Adds page numbers and/or borders Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 21  Common Software Commands Getting Help – Often built into the program and typically contains: Table of Contents Browsing Search – Online help (via manufacturer’s Web site and independent sites) – Offline help (periodicals, books, tutorial videos, classes) Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 22  Quick Quiz 1. Software programs that are distributed on the honor system and can be legally and ethically shared with others to try out the software are referred to as. a. shareware programs b. commercial software c. public domain software 2. True or False: Software purchased via the Internet is always in downloaded, not packaged, form. 3. A group of related software programs sold together as one unit is called a(n). Answers: 1) a; 2) False; 3) software suite Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 23  Word Processing Concepts What Is Word Processing? – Using a computer and word processing software to create, edit, save, and print written documents such as letters, contracts, and manuscripts – Common Word Processing Software Programs Microsoft Word Corel WordPerfect Apple Pages Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 24  Word Processing Concepts Creating a Word Processing Document – Word wrap Automatically returns the insertion point to the next line when the end of the screen line is reached – Character formatting (font face, size, style, or color) – Paragraph formatting (line spacing, indentation, alignment, and styles) – Page formatting (margins, paper size, orientation, headers, footers, etc.) – Document formatting (footnotes, end notes, table of contents, index, background, theme) Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 26  Word Processing Concepts Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 27  Word Processing Concepts Tables, Graphics, and Templates – Tables Allow content to be organized in a table consisting of rows and columns – Graphics or Drawing Features Allow images to be inserted into a document (clip art, photographs, drawn images, etc.) and then modified – Templates Help users create new documents quickly Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 28  Word Processing Concepts Word Processing and the Web – Most word processing programs today include Web- related features allowing you to: Send a document as an e-mail message Include Web page hyperlinks in documents Create or modify Web pages Create and publish blogs Collaborate with others online Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 29  Summary The Basics of Application Software Word Processing Concepts Spreadsheet Concepts Database Concepts Presentation Graphics Content Graphics and Multimedia Concepts Other Types of Application Software Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, 15th Edition 30