1. Chapter 4 Application Software
Technology Now,
2nd Edition
Chapter 4
Application Software

2. In this Chapter Define Application Software
Define Word Processing Software
Define Spreadsheet Software
Define Presentation Software
Define Database Software
Define Graphics Software
Define Mobile Apps

3. Define Application Software (1 of 10)
Application software programs help perform a task when using a computer or smartphone; also called software applications or just apps
Productivity software is application software that makes people more productive by automating repetitive tasks

4. Define Application Software (2 of 10)

5. Define Application Software (3 of 10)
Access Apps
Applications can be categorized by how you access them:
Local applications
Portable applications
Web-based applications
Mobile applications or mobile apps

6. Define Application Software (4 of 10)
Access Apps

7. Define Application Software (5 of 10)
Identify Common Features of Apps
How they start or open
Title bar
Menu commands and buttons
Filenaming:
for example, PDF (Portable Document Format)

8. Define Application Software (6 of 10)
Describe Types of Apps
Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database are also classified as productivity software
Helps people be more productive by automating common or repetitive tasks

9. Define Application Software (7 of 10)
Describe Types of Apps

10. Define Application Software (8 of 10)
Describe Types of Apps

11. Define Application Software (9 of 10)
Identify Trends in App Development Convergence and mobility are continuing trends in application software

12. Define Application Software (10 of 10)
Update Apps
Due to Internet connectivity updating applications to include the most recent features, or fix any bugs, often occurs automatically
Typically, a user will get a notice that the update is available and they can schedule its installation at a convenient time

13. Define Word Processing Software (1 of 12)
Creating documents electronically allows you to create, edit, format, and manage your work easily
One of the most widely used types of application software
Text and document formatting options

14. Define Word Processing Software (2 of 12)
Identify the Key Features of Word Processing Software
Documents
Insertion point
Document management tools

15. Define Word Processing Software (3 of 12)

16. Define Word Processing Software (4 of 12)
Format Text Using Word Processing Software

17. Define Word Processing Software (5 of 12)
Format Documents Using Word Processing Software
Page breaks
Page Orientation
Templates

18. Define Word Processing Software (6 of 12)
Advanced Word Processor Features
Spelling- and grammar-checking tools
Research tools
Language tools
Tables and columns
Graphics
Headers and Footers
Reference features
Hyperlinks

19. Define Word Processing Software (7 of 12)
Advanced Word Processor Features

20. Define Word Processing Software (8 of 12)
Advanced Word Processor Features
Table 4-4: Document formatting options (continued)

21. Define Word Processing Software (9 of 12)
Manage Word Processing Documents
Edit, share, protect, and save documents
Track, compare, and merge documents
Save file as a Word document, a text document, or in other formats

22. Define Word Processing Software (10 of 12)
Manage Word Processing Documents

23. Define Word Processing Software (11 of 12)
Manage Word Processing Documents

24. Define Word Processing Software (12 of 12)
Identify Apps Related to Word Processing Software

25. Define Spreadsheet Software (1 of 9)
Spreadsheet software is used to:
track sales
calculate payroll
create marketing projections
create budgets
calculate loan payments
maintain grade books
conduct research

26. Define Spreadsheet Software (2 of 9)
Spreadsheet software creates worksheets, which are made up of rows and columns that form a grid
Spreadsheet files can include numbers, charts, graphics, text blocks, and data tables
Data is entered in cells

27. Define Spreadsheet Software (3 of 9)

28. Define Spreadsheet Software (4 of 9)
Identify the Key Features of Spreadsheets
Workbook
Cell range
Value
Label
Formula
Cells
Cell address or cell reference

29. Define Spreadsheet Software (5 of 9)

30. Define Spreadsheet Software (6 of 9)
Identify the Key Features of Spreadsheets
Formatting tools
Page layout and view features
File management features
Printing features
Web capabilities

31. Define Spreadsheet Software (7 of 9)
Define Formulas and Functions
Arguments
Operators
Function
Absolute reference
Relative reference

32. Define Spreadsheet Software (8 of 9)
Analyze Spreadsheet Data
Once you enter data in a worksheet, you can analyze and manipulate it using:
Filters
What-if analysis
Pivot tables
Macros

33. Define Spreadsheet Software (9 of 9)
Create Charts Using Spreadsheet Software
Column
Line
Scatter
Radar
Doughnut
Stock, Surface
Area
Bubble
Multiple layout options

34. Define Presentation Software (1 of 8)
Presentation software lets you create electronic slides for slide shows that can be viewed:
on a single computer
on a projection device
over the Internet
Slides in presentations can contain text, graphics, video, narrations, charts, and multimedia

35. Define Presentation Software (2 of 8)
Identify the Key Features of Presentation Software

36. Define Presentation Software (3 of 8)
Insert Content on Slides

37. Define Presentation Software (4 of 8)
Format Presentation Content
Format text
Change text direction
Align text and add text effects
Format, resize, and rotate objects
Add SmartArt graphics
Format charts and worksheets
Move objects
Join objects to form a group

38. Define Presentation Software (5 of 8)
Design Effective Presentations
Be mindful of your target venue and audience
Limit your words
Use graphics wisely
Don’t overuse transitions and animations
Consider accessibility factors
Use the Spelling and Grammar Feature
Use Mix

39. Define Presentation Software (6 of 8)
Use Presentation Templates and Masters
A slide master automatically applies any new formatting to all slides in your presentation that use that master

40. Define Presentation Software (7 of 8)
Include Animations and Transitions in Presentations
Slides can be enhanced with transitions and animations
Add animation, or movement, to an object or text
Transitions are the visual animations that occur as you move from slide to slide in a presentation

41. Define Presentation Software (8 of 8)
Share and Display Presentations
On a computer screen
Projected onto a larger screen
Run slide shows manually
Set up a self-running slide show
Print paper copies of your slides
Include notes or comments
Share and display presentations online

42. Define Database Software (1 of 5)
A database is a collection of data, organized and stored electronically
Data is organized into records, and stored in tables

43. Define Database Software (2 of 5)
Define Fields and Records

44. Define Database Software (3 of 5)
Use Database Tables
Tables store data for the database
Relational databases have two or more related tables (connected)
Sort table data
Filter table data

45. Define Database Software (4 of 5)
Use Database Forms, Queries, and Reports
Form for data entry
Query extracts data
Report is a layout of database content

46. Define Database Software (5 of 5)
Manage and Use Databases
Databases with multiple users usually need a database administrator to oversee the database
Server shared computer with software that runs database software and stores the data

47. Define Graphics Software (1 of 8)
Graphics software is used to create, view, manipulate, and print many types of digital images
Digital images can include photographs, drawings, clip art, diagrams, and icons

48. Define Graphics Software (2 of 8)
Identify Image File Formats
Two kinds of digital images: bitmap and vector
Bitmap images are based on pixels
Vector graphics use mathematical formulas to define their appearance
Clip art refers to small graphic image files available on the web

49. Define Graphics Software (3 of 8)

50. Define Graphics Software (4 of 8)
Comparing Bitmap To Vector Images

51. Define Graphics Software (5 of 8)

52. Define Graphics Software (6 of 8)
Paint apps create graphics by drawing or "painting" images on the screen
Drawing apps let you create simple images
Photo-editing apps let you edit, enhance, and customize digital photographs

53. Define Graphics Software (7 of 8)

54. Define Graphics Software (8 of 8)
Describe Photo-Editing Apps
Tools:
Red eye
Filters
Cropping

55. Define Mobile Apps (1 of 7)
Mobile applications, commonly referred to as mobile apps, are software programs that run on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets
Mobile apps let you use your mobile device as an extension of your desktop computer

56. Define Mobile Apps (2 of 7)

57. Define Mobile Apps (3 of 7)

58. Define Mobile Apps (4 of 7)

59. Define Mobile Apps (5 of 7)
Describe the Pros and Cons of Mobile Apps
Cannot support full-scale software programs
Limited in functionality and scope
Platform-specific
Identify the Key Features of Mobile Apps
Ability to access the Internet
Compatible with desktop programs

60. Define Mobile Apps (6 of 7)
Compare Native Apps and Web Apps
Native application (native app) is a program that has been designed to run on a specific operating system
A web application (web app) is not installed on a user’s device; instead, it resides on a server on the Internet, and it is run by a user through a web browser
Some apps come pre-installed on mobile devices, the majority are downloaded from manufacturer or third- party websites, sometimes called app stores

61. Define Mobile Apps (7 of 7)