VISUAL SUMMARY
视觉摘要
BASIC APPLICATION SOFTWARE
基本应用软件
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
应用软件
There are two basic types of software. System software focuses on handling technical details. Application software focuses on completing specific tasks or applications. Two categories are basic applications and specialized applications. 有两个基本类型的软件。系统软件集中处理技术细节。应用软件主要完成特定的任务或应用程序。两类基本应用和专业应用。
Common Features
普遍特征
Common features of most application programs including Microsoft Office 2003 are 大多数应用程序包括微软Office 2003的共同特点是
● User interface—most have graphical user interfaces(GUI) that display icons. ● 用户界面—必须有图形用户界面（GUI）来显示图标。
● Windows—rectangular areas that can contain documents, programs, and messages. ● 窗口—矩形区域，可以包含文件，程序，和消息。 ● Menus—present commands listed on the menu bar. ● 菜单—在菜单栏中列出当前命令。
● Dialog box—provides additional information or requests user input. ● 对话框—提供了额外的信息，或要求用户输入。
● Toolbars—contain buttons for quick access to commonly used commands. ● 工具栏—包含快速接入常用的命令的按钮。
2007 Microsoft Office has a new interface designed to make it easier to find and use application features. This interface introduces
2007微软办公室有一个新的接口设计，使它更容易找到和使用的应用特点。这个界面介绍了
● Ribbons replace menus and toolbars; use tabs to organize commands. ● 色带更换菜单和工具栏；使用标签来组织的命令。 ● Contextual tabs automatically appear when needed.
● 上下文选项卡将自动出现在需要的时候。
● Galleries replace many dialog boxes with visual presentations of potential results. Some applications support speech recognition by allowing voice input. ●画廊取代许多对话框和视觉描述的可能结果。 一些应用程序支持语音识别通过语音输入。
WORD PROCESSORS
字处理器
Word processors allow you to create, edit, save, and print text-based documents, including flyers, reports, newsletters, and Web pages.
字处理器允许你创建，编辑，保存，打印的文本格式的文件，包括传单，报告，简报，和网页。
Features
特征
Word wrap is a basic feature that automatically moves the insertion point to the next line. Editing features include
自动换行是一个基本的功能，自动将插入点移动到下一行。 编辑功能包括
● Thesaurus, which provides synonyms, antonyms, and related words. ● 词库，提供同义词，反义词，以及相关的词。
● Find and replace, which locates(finds), removes, and inserts(replaces) another word(s). ● 查找和替换，位于（发现），删除，插入（替换）的其他的词。
● Spelling and grammar checkers, which automatically locate misspelled words and
grammatical problems. ● 拼写和语法检查器，它可以自动找到拼错的单词和语法的问题。
Formatting features include
格式化功能包括
● Font—design of characters. Font size is the height of characters. ● 字体—字符的设计。字体大小是字符的高度。
● Character effects—include bold ,italic, shadow, and colors. ● 字符的影响—包括大胆，斜体，阴影，和颜色。
● Bulleted and numbered lists—used to present sequences of topics or steps. ● 项目符号和编号列表—用于显示主题或步骤序列。
To be a competent end user, you need to understand the capabilities of basic application software, which includes word processors ,spreadsheets, database management systems, and presentation programs. You need to know how to use these applications and how data can be shared between them.
做一个合格的最终用户，你需要了解基本的应用软件的能力，包括文字处理，电子表格，数据库管理系统，和演示程序。你需要知道如何使用这些应用程序和数据可以共享它们之间的。
SPREADSHEET
电子表格
Spreadsheet programs are used to organize, analyze, and graph numeric data.
电子表格程序是用来组织，分析，和图形数据。 Features 特征
Principal spreadsheet features include the following 主要特点包括以下
● Workbook files consist of one or more related worksheets. ● 工作簿文件由一个或多个相关表。
● Worksheets, also known as spreadsheets or sheets, are rectangular grids of rows and
columns. Rows are identified by numbers, columns by letters.
● 表，也被称为电子数据表或表，是行和列的矩形网格。行用数字表示，列用字母。 ● Cells are formed by the intersection of a row and column; used to hold text and numeric
entries.
● 细胞是由行和列的交叉点形成；用来保存文本和数字输入。
● Text entries(labels)provide structure and numeric entries can be numbers of formulas. ● 文本结构信息（标签）提供的数据和公式编号的条目可以是银行。
● Formulas are instructions for calculation. Functions are prewritten formulas. ● 指令计算公式。函数是预先写好的公式。 ● Range is a series of cells. ● 范围是一系列的细胞。
● Analytical graphs(charts)represent data visually. ● 分析图一般代表数据。
● Recalculation occurs whenever a value changes in one cell that affects another cell(s). ● 无论何时发生一个细胞影响到另一个细胞都要重新计算值。
● What-if analysis is the process of observing the effect of changing one or more values.
假设分析是改变一个或多个值的影响观察的过程。
A database is a collection of related data. A database management system(DBMS), also known as a database manager ,structures a database and provides tools for entering , editing and retrieving data.
数据库是相关数据的集合。数据库管理系统（DBMS），也被称为数据库管理，数据库结构和提供的工具，输入，编辑和检索数据。
Features
特点
Principal database management system features include the following 数据库管理系统的主要功能包括以下
● Relational database organizes data into related tables. ● 关系数据库组织成关系表的数据。
● Tables have rows(records) and columns (field).
● 表行（记录）和列（字段）。
● Sort is a tool to rearrange records using a particular field. ● 排序是一种工具来重新安排记录使用一个特定的领域。
● Query is a question or request for specific data contained in a database. ● 查询是一个问题或请求中包含的特定数据的数据库。 ● Forms are used to enter new records or edit existing records. ● 表用来输入新记录或编辑现有记录。
● Reports are printed output in a variety of forms. ● 报告有多种形式打印输出。
PRESENTATION GRAPHICS
图形演示
Presentation graphics combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive, visually interesting presentations. They are excellent tools to communicate a message and to persuade people.
演示图形结合多种视觉创造有吸引力的，有趣的视觉表现。他们是优秀的工具来传达信息，说服人。
Features
特点
Principal presentation graphics features include the following: 主要介绍图形特征包括如下
● AutoContent wizard—steps you through the process of creating a presentation. ● 幻灯片个人页面或屏幕演示文稿。
● Design templates—professionally selected combination of color schemes, slide layouts, and
special effects.
● 设计模板—专业选择组合的配色方案，幻灯片版式，和特殊效果。
● Master slide—does not appear in presentation; controls format and placement of all slides in
a presentation.
● 主幻灯片—不出现在演示；演示文稿中所有幻灯片的格式和位置控制。
INTEGRATED PACKAGES
综合包
An integrated package, also known as personal or home software, is a single program that provides the functionality of several application packages. Some important characteristics include 一个集成的软件包，也被称为个人或家庭的软件，是一个单一的程序，提供了几个应用程序的功能。一些重要的特性包括
● Functions that typically include word processing, spreadsheet, database manager, and more.
Each function is not as extensive or powerful as a single-function application program. ●功能通常包括文字处理，电子表格，数据库管理等等。
每个功能是不是作为一个单一的功能强大的应用程序广泛地或。 ● Less expensive than purchasing several individual application programs. ● 低于购买几个独立的应用程序。
● Simple to use and switch between functions. ● 使用简单的切换功能。
● Popular with home users who are willing to sacrifice some advanced features for cost and
simplicity. ● 流行于愿意为成本和简单牺牲一些先进的功能的用户。
A software suite is a collection of individual application packages sold together. 一个软件套件是个体应用包一起出售。
● Productivity suites(business suites) contain professional-grade application programs. ● 生产力套房酒店（商务套房）包含专业级应用程序。
● Personal suites(home suites) contain personal software application or programs intended for
home use. ● 私人套房酒店（家庭套房）包含个人软件应用程序i适合家庭使用。 ● Specialize suites focus on specific applications such as graphics. ● 专业套房聚焦特定应用，如图形。
● Utility suites include a variety of programs designed to make computing easier and safer. ● 插入工具包括各种套房设计的计算程序，使更容易和更安全。
CAREERS IN IT
在IT行业
Computer trainers instruct new users on the latest software or hardware. Teaching degree is preferred and experience with latest software and/or hard ware is essential. Salary range $26,000 to $542,000.
计算机培训指导新用户对新的软件或硬件。教学学位优先和最新的软件和/或硬件的经验是必不可少的。薪水范围26000美元至542000美元。
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