Application Software Acquiring Software n Commercial software Software

Application Software Acquiring Software n Commercial software Software that must be purchased ¨ Stand alone products n ¨ Software suites n n ¨ Solve one type of problem. Eg: MSWord Integrated tools that work together Solve many problems Eg: MSOffice Shareware n n Try before you buy May deactivate if not purchased 1

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Acquiring Software Freeware ¨ No obligation to purchase ¨ Donations often accepted ¨ Software may be distributed freely ¨ Changes can be made. Public domain software ¨ Similar to freeware ¨ Changes can be done. 3

Acquiring Software n Open source ¨ Programs distributed with source code ¨ Allows users to modify the software Eg: Library management. ¨ Modifications and comments are welcome ¨ Often sold but sometimes available for free ¨ Linux and Open. Office 4

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Word Processing Programs Creates text documents n Graphics and other objects are supported n Professional quality can be achieved n Simple web pages may be created n 6

Word Processing Programs n Interface ¨ Document area ¨ Menu bar ¨ Toolbars ¨ Rulers ¨ Scroll bars ¨ Status bars 7

Word Processing Programs n Entering and editing text ¨ Text is entered by typing ¨ Cursor indicates position ¨ Blocks of text can be manipulated ¨ Most other programs include text tools 8

Word Processing Programs n Formatting text ¨ Controls the document’s appearance ¨ Character formatting tools Fonts n Type style n ¨ Paragraph formatting tools Line spacing n Tabs n ¨ Document Margins n Headers formatting tools n 9

Spreadsheet Programs Calculates numbers and finances n Data viewable in many ways n ¨ Tables ¨ Graphs n Complex calculations can be automated 10

Spreadsheet Programs n Interface ¨ Rows, n columns and cells Cell holds data or formulas ¨ Formula bar ¨ Labels describe cell contents ¨ Values ¨ Dates ¨ Formulas 11

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Presentation Programs Creates slides or transparencies n Complete set is a presentation n Enhances a speech or lecture n Color and animation enhance the slides n 13

Presentation Programs n Interface ¨ Similar to a word processor ¨ Slide window ¨ Outline window ¨ Speaker notes 14

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Presentation Programs n Creating a presentation ¨ Templates can simplify the process ¨ Build the slides Pick a layout n Enter the desired text n Apply special formatting n ¨ Continue adding slides in order ¨ Apply slide transitions if desired 16

Presentation Programs n Presenting slide shows ¨ Use to enhance a speech ¨ Mouse click advances to next slide ¨ Physical transparencies on an overhead ¨ Computer screen delivery ¨ Large monitor delivery ¨ Data projector 17

Using a Large Monitor 18

Personal Information Managers PIM software n Keep track of contact information n Track upcoming events and times n MS Outlook is popular n 19

Personal Information Managers n Data organization ¨ Contact information organized by last name ¨ Users may search for data ¨ Appointment reminders can be set 20