CHAPTER 3 Application Software2. Common Application Softwares 课件.pptVIP

CHAPTER 3 Application Software Common Application Softwares Word Processing Uses Memos Reports Correspondence Minutes of meetings Anything to be typed Functions Create Edit Format Store Print text and graphics Desktop Publishing Uses Newsletters Reports Brochures Functions Handles high-level publishing needs Electronic Spreadsheets Uses Comparing mortgage interest rates Preparing budgets Tracking weight loss Functions Manipulates numbers in rows and columns Recalculates the results when a number is changed What if? Electronic Spreadsheets Database Management Uses Keep track of a large number of related facts Query the data for specific information Retrieve information in a variety of ways Functions Store data Update data Manipulate data Retrieve data Print data in many forms Report on data in a variety of ways Graphics Uses Maps Graphs Charts Helps to Compare data Spot trends Make decisions Visual information is more compelling Presentation Graphics Uses Sales tool Demonstrate a product Show cost/benefit projections on charts Present audio/video testimonials from satisfied customers May contain Text Graphics Audio Video Computer Art Use software to Produce art Express ideas Graphic artist Artistic ability Computer skills Produces computer art Communications Communicate from home with computer at office Access data stored in another computer in another location Stock exchange updates Weather information Communications Provides method for communicating between computers Most likely way to connect is via the Internet Use a browser to access the Internet Office Suites Group of basic software applications designed to work together Data is portable between basic applications of the suite Various applications in the suite have the same “look and feel” Cost of suite is less than purchasing individual applications Integrated Applications Combine basic word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics capabilities More limited than a suite Easier to learn and use Software Developmen