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Ribbon GUI

An interface that uses a system of ribbons, tabs, and galleries to make it easier to find and use all the features of an application.

Software Engineers

Analyze users' needs and create application software Attributes= -Bachelor's or specialized advanced associate's degree in computer science or information systems •Extensive knowledge of computers and technology •Good communication and analytical skills •Web application experience •Analytical skills

cloud suites

Cloud suites or online office suites are stored at a server on the Internet and are available anywhere you can access the Internet. -Google Docs (Making IT Work for You), Zoho, Microsoft Office 365

Presentation graphics

Combine a variety of visual objects to create visually interesting presentations Presentation programs= •Microsoft PowerPoint •OpenOffice Impress •Apple Keynote •Google Slides •Prezi

Utility suites

Designed to make computing easier and safer •Norton Systems Works •Norton Internet Security suite

Video Editors

Edit videos to enhance quality and appearance Well-known programs= •Microsoft's Story Remix •Apple iMovie •Adobe Premier

Application software

End-user software Accomplish a variety of tasks

analyzing Your Data

Features -Workbook and worksheets first worksheet in a workbook often summary of following worksheets -What-if Analysis= tests the effects of different assumptions in a spreadsheet

Creating a sales forecast

Features •Worksheets •Text entries •Functions •Cells •Formulas

Creating a Database

First steps is to plan Database Features= •Primary Key •Fields •Record •Table •Form

Three categories of application software

General Purpose Applications Specialized Applications Mobile Apps

Web Authoring Programs

Individuals create online diaries or commentaries, called blogs. Creating a site is called web authoring. Web authoring programs, are typically used to create sophisticated commercial sites. •Web page editors or HTML editors •WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) Most widely used programs= Adobe Dreamweaver and Microsoft Expression Web

office suites

Office suites, also known as office software suites and productivity suites, contain general-purpose application programs that are typically used in a business situation. Productivity suites commonly include a word processor, spreadsheet, database manager, and a presentation application. The best known is Microsoft Office. Other well known productivity suites are Apple iWork and OpenOffice.

Creating a Presentation

Presentation Features= •Document Theme •Animation •Templates

Specialized Applications

Programs that more narrowly focused on specific disciplines and occupations Includes: •Graphics Programs •Web Authoring Programs

Common Features in Microsoft

Ribbon GUI Spell checkers Alignment Font and Font Sizes Tables Reports

Specialized suites

Specialized suites focus on specific applications. •Corel Draw Graphics Suite X6 •Moneyfree Software TOTAL Planning Suite

google Docs

Tool to create and collaborate with others •Creating /sharing documents •Free and easy to use •Free Google account •Free online storage

Graphics Programs

Widely used in graphic arts Types of graphics programs are: •Desktop Publishing Programs •Image Editing Programs •Illustration Programs •Video Editors

Tabs

are used to divide the ribbon into major activity areas. Each tab is then organized into groups that contain related items. Some tabs, called contextual tabs, appear only when they are needed and anticipate the next operation to be performed by the user. like "file" "design" "page highlight" ribbons are below these

Word Processor Programs

create text-based documents= -Memos, letters, and reports -Newsletters, manuals, and brochures Word processing programs= -Microsoft Word•Most popular -Apple Pages -Google Docs -OpenOffice Writer one of the most flexible and widely used software tools.

specialized applications

includes thousands of other programs that tend to be more narrowly focused and used in specific disciplines and occupations

general-purpose applications

includes word processing programs, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and database management systems

Software Suites

is a collection of separate application programs bundled together and made available as a group.

Database Management Systems (DBMS)

is a program that sets up, or structures, a database. It also provides tools to enter, edit, and retrieve data from the database. widely used systems= •Microsoft Access •OpenOffice Base •Apple FileMaker •Google Obvibase

window

is simply a rectangular area that can contain a document, program, or message

user interface

is the portion of the application that allows you to control and to interact with the program

Four types of suites

office suites, cloud suites, specialized suites, and utility suites.

Desktop Publishing Programs

or known as page layout programs, allow you to mix text and graphics to create publications of professional quality. Popular programs: -Adobe InDesign -Microsoft Publisher -QuarkXPress

Spreadsheets

organize, analyze, and graph numeric data such as budgets and financial reports

Ribbons

replace menus and toolbars by organizing commonly used commands into a set of 8 tabs. These tabs display command buttons that are the most relevant to the tasks being performed by the user.

Galleries

simplify the process of making a selection from a list of alternatives. This is accomplished by graphically displaying the effect of alternatives before being selected.

Image Editors

•Also know as Photo Editors •Editing or modifying digital photographs •Photographs consist of thousands of pixels that form images known as bitmaps •Popular image editors= -Adobe Photoshop -Corel PaintShop Pro-GIMP (GNU Manipulation Program) -Windows Live Photo Gallery

Illustration Programs

•Drawing programs •Create and edit vector images -Vector illustrations •Geometric shapes or objects •Created by connecting lines and curves •Defined by mathematical equations •Popular Illustration Programs= -Adobe Illustrator -CorelDRAW -Inkscape

Graphical User Interface (GUI) consists of:

•Icons •Pointer •Windows •Menus•Menu bar •Toolbars•Buttons •Dialog Boxes

Spreadsheet programs

•Microsoft Excel, Most widely used •Apple Numbers •Google Sheets •OpenOffice Calc

Video Game Design Software

•Organize thoughts •Guide user through game design process •Character development •Environmental design •Free / inexpensive video game design software= •Unreal Game Engine 4 •Unity Development Kit •CryEngine SDK

Creating a Report

•Report Features= AutoCorrect •Footnote •Header or Footer •Captions and Cross References •Tables

Creating a Flyer

•Spell Checker •Center-alignment •Grammar Checker •Fonts •Font Sizes •Word Wrap •Character Effects


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