INTEGRATED APPLICATION SOFTWARE

INTRODUCTION TO APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Khristine Abejuro Botin

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Computer Arts and Technological College, Inc.Balintawak St. Albay District, Legazpi City

Application Software

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Computer Arts and Technological College, Inc.Balintawak St. Albay District, Legazpi City

What is a software?

• Software is a program which consists of set of instructions that tell the computer how to perform a specific operation

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Computer Arts and Technological College, Inc.Balintawak St. Albay District, Legazpi City

Categories of Software

SOFTWARESOFTWARE

SOFTWAREAPPLICATIONSOFTWARE

SOFTWARESYSTEMSOFTWARE

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Computer Arts and Technological College, Inc.Balintawak St. Albay District, Legazpi City

Categories of Software

SOFTWARESYSTEMSOFTWARE

SOFTWARESOFTWARE

SOFTWAREAPPLICATIO

NSOFTWARE

SOFTWAREUTILITY PROGRAM

SOFTWARE

OPERATING SYSTEM

SOFTWAREWord Processing

SOFTWAREPresentation

SOFTWARESpreadsheet

SOFTWAREGraphic Editor

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Computer Arts and Technological College, Inc.Balintawak St. Albay District, Legazpi City

System vs. Application Software

• System SoftwareIs a software that control or

maintain operation of computer

Example:• OS = Windows XP, Linux,

Windows 7• Utility Program = Antivrirus

(AVG, Karspersky)• BIOS program• Prog’g Languages

• Application SoftwareIs a software that is used

to help a user perform a task and solve a problem.

Example:• Word Processing (MS

Word)• Graphic Software

(Adobe Photoshop)

System Software Application Software

Enable the computer to function

Usage Enable user to work efficiently with documentation

Compulsory Need OPTIONAL –depends on usage and needs

Each computer need one system software

Number Each computer can have more than one application

Independent-can use without application software

Dependency Dependent – Application software cannot work without OS

Provide environment in which the application run

Function Provides the environment to enable user to accomplish specific task

System Software

SOFTWARETYPES OF SYSTEM

SOFTWARE

SOFTWAREOPERATING SYSTEMS

SOFTWAREUTILITY PROGRAMS

SOFTWARELINUX

MAC OS XUNIX

WINDOWS

SOFTWAREANTIVIRUS (KARPERSKY)

FILE MANAGERDIAGNOSTIC UTILITY

SCREENSAVERSBACKUP UTILITY

Application Software

Is a program designed to perform specific tasks for users.

Types of Application Software

1. Word Processing

Example:Microsoft Word, Corel Word, Perfect, Easy Word, Celframe Word

Types of Application Software

2. Spreadsheet

Example:Microsoft Excel, Corel Quattro Pro, Easy Spreadsheet, Celframe Spreadsheet

Types of Application Software

3. Presentation

Example:Microsoft Powerpoint, Corel Presentation, Easy Presentation, celframe Power presentation

Types of Application Software

4. Graphic Editor

Example:Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, Jasc Paint Shop Pro, Ulead Photoimpact

Uses of Application Software

Application Software FunctionWord Processing Word processing software

allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics

Example: 1. Microsoft Word

Word processing software can be used to produce documents such as letters, memos, reports, fax cover, sheet, mailing labels, newsletters, and web pages.

Uses of Application Software

Features of Word Processing1.Creating and editing document2.Defining the size of paper on which to print

and specifying the margin3.Changing the shape and size of characters4.Organizing text in newsletter-style columns5. Incorporating many types of graphical images6.Spelling checker7.Macro8.Drawing table9.Mail merge

Uses of Application SoftwareApplication Software

Function

Spreadsheet Spreadsheet software is an application that allows users to organize and manipulate data in rows and columns.Spreadsheet software that contains cells on which you can insert formula, labels and perform automatic recalculations.

Example: 1. Microsoft Excel

Features:1.Creating, editing, formatting worksheet2.Containing formulas3.Charts4.What-if analysis5.Make query

Uses of Application SoftwareApplication Software FunctionPresentation Presentation software is an

application that allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages and other information to an audience

Example: 1.Microsoft Powerpoint2.Corel3.EasyPresentation4.Celframe

Uses of Application Software

Application Software

Function

Graphic Editor Graphics software or graphics editing software is a program that enables a person to manipulate visual images on a computer. Most graphics software have features to enhance your graphics. 

Example: MS Paint, Adobe Illustrator, PhotoFiltre, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Fireworks, Macromedia Freehand and EazyDraw