Application Software

1. Graphics and Multimedia Software

1.1. Computer-aided design (CAD) software

1.1.1. New node

1.2. Desktop publishing software

1.2.1. New node

1.3. Paint/Image editing software

1.4. Professional photo editing software

1.5. Video and audio editing software

1.6. Multimedia authoring software

2. Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use

2.1. Personal finance software

2.1.1. New node

2.2. Legal software

2.3. Tax preparation software

2.4. Personal DTP software

2.5. Personal paint/image editing software

2.6. Personal photo editing software

3. Application Software for Communications

3.1. Instant Messaging

3.2. Newsgroup/Message Board

3.3. Text, Picture, Video Messaging

4. Objectives Overview

4.1. Identify the four categories of application software

5. Application Software

5.1. To make business activities more efficient

5.2. To facilitate communications

6. Business software

6.1. Word Processing

6.2. Spreadsheet

6.3. Personal information manager

6.4. Document management

6.5. A function is a predefined formula that performs common calculations

6.5.1. FV

6.5.2. NPV

6.5.3. PMT

6.5.4. INT

6.5.5. LN

6.5.6. IF

6.6. Presentation software

6.6.1. allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group

6.7. Note taking software

6.7.1. is application software that enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page