Grade 11 - Computer application software
- 2. • This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master how to input data into computer. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using. The module is divided into three lessons, namely: • • Lesson 1 – Computer Application Software • • Lesson 2 – Work Ergonomics • After going through this module, you are expected to: • 1. explain the function of application software; • 2. enter and save data into the computer using appropriate application software; • 3. appreciate the importance of choosing the right application software for a specific purpose; • 4. explain ergonomics; • 5. list down work ergonomic guidelines; and 6. observe work ergonomic guidelines
- 4. • Application Software is a program or group of programs designed for end users. • Allows end users to accomplish one or more specific (non- computer related) tasks. • Examples of Computer Application Software: Word processor, Spreadsheet Presentation Software Database Management System Desktop Publisher Graphic Editor Web Browser
- 5. • Word processor is a software program capable of creating, storing, and printing documents. Unlike the standard typewriter, users using word processors have the ability of creating a document and making any changes anywhere in the document. This document can also be saved for modification at a later time or to be opened on any other computer using the same word processor.
- 7. • Some of Word Processor Features: • ▪ Insert text • ▪ Delete text • ▪ Cut and paste • ▪ Copy • ▪ Page size and margins • ▪ Search and replace • ▪ Print • Word Processor Examples are Microsoft Word, WordPro, AppleWorks and etc.
- 8. • Spreadsheet is a data file made up of rows and columns that are used to sort data and allow a user to manipulate and arrange data easily, commonly numerical data. What makes a spreadsheet software program most unique is its ability to calculate values using mathematical formulas and the data in the cells.
- 10. • Some of Spreadsheet Features: • ⚫ Formulas • ⚫ Functions • ⚫ Charts • ⚫ Cut/Copy/Paste with single cells or ranges of cells • ⚫ Cells formatting • ⚫ Cells merging • Spreadsheet Examples are Microsoft Excel, Lotus 1- 2-3, Apple Numbers, • OpenOffice Calc
- 11. • Presentation Software is a software program that helps create a slideshow that addresses a topic. are often used in businesses and schools for discussing a topic or for teaching. It typically includes three major functions: – an editor that allows text to be inserted and formatted – a method for inserting and manipulating graphic images – a slide-show system to display the content
- 13. • Some of Presentation Software Features: • • Insert Slide • • Deletion of Inserted slides • • Allows cut and paste slides in any order. • • Allows duplication content or slide • • Allows you to display the presentation designed in a slide show system. (View • Slide Feature) • • Allows animations and/or sounds manipulations on objects in the slide. • Presentation Software Example are Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Persuasion, Hypercard, OpenOffice Impress and Scala Multimedia.
- 14. • Database Management System (DBMS) Software A program that controls the organization, storage, management, and retrieval of data in a database. Users can create tables, queries, forms and reports. Database Management System (DBMS) Software examples are Microsoft Access, Oracle Database, MySQL and FoxPro
- 16. • Desktop Publishing Software Used to produce high-quality printed documents such as magazine, greeting card, posters, etc. Allows you to use different typefaces, specify various margins and justifications, and embed illustrations and graphs directly into the text. Desktop Publishing Software examples are Adobe InDesign , QuarkXPress and MS Publisher
- 18. • Web Browser • is a software application used to locate and display Web pages. • Example: – Internet Explorer (IE), Mozilla Firefox, Opera and Google Chrome.
- 19. • Graphics software or image editing software is a program or collection of programs that enable a person to manipulate visual images on a computer. • Computer graphics can be classified into two distinct categories: raster graphics and • vector graphics
- 20. • Raster Graphic Editor is a computer program that allows users to paint and • edit pictures interactively on the computer screen and save them in one of many popular “bitmap” or “raster” formats • Common features: • • Select a region for editing • • Draw lines with brushes of different color, size, shape and pressure • • Add typed letters in different font styles • • Apply various filters for effects • • Convert between various image formats.
- 21. • Save and Save As • To save file your file, follow the following procedures: • 1. In the File Tab, hover over and click Save As (saving for the first time and saving to another file name or another copy), click browse for you to access the Save As dialog box and it will appear. • 2. In the save as dialog box, you need to have the following information: • File name is a name used to uniquely identify a computer file stored in a file system.
- 23. • Extension or File name Extension -is the ending of a file that helps identify the type of file in operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows. In Microsoft Windows, the file name extension is a period that is often followed by three characters but may also be one, two, or four characters long. Some of the more common file extensions
- 24. • File Location or Path – defines the location of a file or folder in a computer's file system. Paths are also called "directory paths" because they often include one or more directories that describe the path to the file or folder. 3. After filling in the filename, choosing the file extension and the location, then click save.
- 25. •Note: •Use Save to update the lastly preserved file with the latest content •Use Save As to store a new file or to store an existing file to a new location with the same name or a different name.