Jan’s Computer Literacy 101 The following site will help you understand what different application software packages are designed to do The following site will help you understand what different application software packages are designed to do Jan’s Computer Literacy 101 – Jan’s Computer Literacy 101 – Jan’s Computer Literacy 101 – Jan’s Computer Literacy 101 – 2/lesson2-1.htm 2/lesson2-1.htm 2/lesson2-1.htm 2/lesson2-1.htm

Overview of Application Software Use as a summary after reading and reviewing Jan’s 101 site

Summary Word Processing -- Used for text documents such as reports, memos and letters to customers or employers Word Processing -- Used for text documents such as reports, memos and letters to customers or employers Spreadsheets – Mathematical calculations and formulas to keep simple company accounts, calculate employee pay, budgets, control stock and inventory Spreadsheets – Mathematical calculations and formulas to keep simple company accounts, calculate employee pay, budgets, control stock and inventory Database – Collection of organized information such as customer records and contact information, sales records, appointments Database – Collection of organized information such as customer records and contact information, sales records, appointments Presentation – Images, words, pictures and designs for onscreen or print in a sequence that tell a story or support a speech Presentation – Images, words, pictures and designs for onscreen or print in a sequence that tell a story or support a speech Desktop Publishing – Uses text and images in an attractive manner for print or online, including flyers, newsletters, postcards, and menus Desktop Publishing – Uses text and images in an attractive manner for print or online, including flyers, newsletters, postcards, and menus Entertainment– Leisure activities such as playing games or viewing photographs Entertainment– Leisure activities such as playing games or viewing photographs Research -- Use an Internet browsing software to locate information Research -- Use an Internet browsing software to locate information

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