SOFTWARE
LEARNING HOW TO USE VARIOUS PROGRAMS
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HARDWARE VS. SOFTWARE
• Hardware is any part of your computer that has a
physical structure, such as the computer monitor or
keyboard.
• Software is what guides the hardware and tells it
how to accomplish each task. Some examples of
software include web browsers, games, and word
processors
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WORD PROCESSOR
A word processor is an electronic device or
computer software application that, as
directed by the user, performs word
processing:
• Composition
• Editing
• Formatting
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SLIDE PRESENTATION
A slide presentation helps the user tell a story,
create presentations, and even share those
presentations on the web.
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SLIDE PRESENTATION TO WEB
The user can save a slide presentation as web
pages after creating clickable links. This
sometimes has to be accomplished by using
HTML language. Tutorials that are program
specific can be easily found online.
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SPREADSHEET
A spreadsheet is an interactive
computer application program for
organization and analysis of data in
tabular form.
•Calculations
•Lists
•Tabs
•Charts
•Formulas
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SCREEN SHOT AND
PUBLISHING
A screenshot is a way to capture what is on
the screen by using specific keys on the
keyboard or device.
Publishing Software has templates to get you
started. There are fast and simple tools that
will help you create professional,
personalized newsletters, brochures, post
cards, and more.
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CHECKPOINT
• Terms Defined
• Word Processor “My Favorites”
• Slide Presentation “My Favorites”
• Bonus = slide presentation into web page
• Spreadsheet “Food Cost”
• Flier of screen shots
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