basic and specialized apps
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Basic applications are used in nearly every discipline and occupation
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common types:
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word processors
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spreadsheets
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database management systems
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presentation graphics
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specialized applications there are thousand of programs more narrowly focused on specific disciplines and occupations
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includes:
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graphics programs
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audio and video editors
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multimedia authoring programs
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web authoring programs
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virtual reality programs
word processors
Word Processing:
- Programs: Microsoft Word, Corel Word perfect, Apple Pages.
- Feature: Word Wrap, Editing (find & replace), Formatting (font and font sizing)
- Case: Creating a Flyer (word wrap, fonts & font size). Creating a report (auto correct, footnote)
presentation
Presentation: (visual object)
- Features: (Slide, animations, transitions, master slide)
- Case: Creating a present, Updating a present (theme)
spreadsheets
Spreadsheets:
- Programs: Microsoft Exel, Corel quattro pro
- Features: Workbook VS worksheet, Formatting (font and font sizing), formulas, range recalculate
- Case: Creating a sales forecast (functions, formula), Creating a Chart (chart, data L), Analyzing your data (workbook, sheet name)
database
Database: (collection of related data)
- Features: Table, rational, form, report
- Case: Creating a database (record, form, table), Creating a Query (Query, sorted, criteria)
reflection
- to know the Basic applications are used in nearly every discipline and occupation