1. Chapter 3 Basic Application Software By Sue Cliff
Computing Essentials
Chapter 3
Basic Application Software
By Sue Cliff

2. Basic Application Software
Introduction
Over a decade ago, in order to perform
many of the basic operations of the micro-
computer that we use today, a person usually
had to be a trained computer specialist.
Typewriters were used to create documents.
Presentations were done verbally with the use of a flip board.
Paper files were used instead of electronic.
Basic Application Software

3. Basic Application Software
The primary learning objectives of this course are for students to learn the basic features of Microsoft Word Document and PowerPoint.
Use of basic application software is widespread and is used in practically every discipline and occupation. They include the following:
Word Processors
Spreadsheets
Database Management Systems
Presentation Graphics
Basic Application Software

4. Common Features The user interface is the part of the application
that allows the user to control and to interact with
the program.
The mouse controls the pointer on the screen,
which is used to select icons from the window.
An icon is a graphical elements that symbolizes objects on the window.
A window contains a documents, program, or message.
Common Features

5. What kind of application software is placed on your computer?
Microsoft Office 2010
The main features of Microsoft Office include
the following:
Ribbons include tabs that display command buttons.
Tabs divide the ribbon into major activity areas which
are organized into groups that contain related items.
Galleries are alternatives in graphic format.
Common Features

6. Common Features

7. Word Processor Word processor creates a wide array of Documents. memos
letters
faxes
reports
newsletters
manuals
brochures
Word Processor

8. Word Processor Features
Word processor has many features that
are used to for entering, editing, and
formatting documents.
Spelling Checker
Fonts and Font Size
Center Aligning
Word Wrap
Grammar Checker
Character Effects
Word Processor Features

10. Creating a Flyer Create a flyer using the basic features of
word processor. Indicate the following on
your flyer:
Name of the Activity or Event
Date of the Activity or Event
Time of the Activity or Event
Location of the Activity or Event
Contact Information
Creating a Flyer

11. Create a Flyer Go to http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/
and click on “flyer” located in the Templates Categories
section in the upper left hand corner of the window.
Next scroll through the template options, select a
template, download and save it to your computer.
Once you have the template saved to your computer, you
can enter information into the various text boxes located throughout
the template. Left click on your mouse near the text on your
template as a way to locate the text boxes. Once you have
created a flyer, print it off, and turn it in to me. Miigwetch.
Lastly, go to and click on Sign In located in the upper
right hand area of the window. Next, click on the “Create An Account”
option and follow the steps one by one in order to establish your account.
Create a Flyer