Productivity Software Fundamentals

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Course Outline

  1. Core Productivity Applications
  2. Installing Applications Safely
  3. Updating Applications Regularly
  4. Word Processing Software
  5. Spreadsheet Software
  6. Presentation Software
  7. Choosing and Practicing Applications

1. Core Productivity Applications

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Word processing : the creation, formatting, and editing of text-based documents such as essays, letters, resumes, and reports.
  • Spreadsheet software : organizes data into rows and columns so users can calculate, analyze, and visualize it.
  • Presentation software : creates visual slides that communicate ideas to an audience.

Essential Points

  • Microsoft Word and Google Docs are examples of word processing software, Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets are examples of spreadsheet software, and Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides are examples of presentation software.

Memory Hook

WEP: Word, Excel, Presentations

2. Installing Applications Safely

  • πŸ”„ Installing an application involves:
    1. obtaining it from an official source
    2. checking system requirements
    3. signing in or activating it
    4. running the installer
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1. What distinguishes a spreadsheet cell from a chart?

2. Which sequence best represents the main process for installing an application?

3. A user is unsure whether an application is current and wants to check manually on macOS. Which path is appropriate?

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What is word processing?

The creation, formatting, and editing of text-based documents.

What does spreadsheet software organize data into?

Rows and columns.

What is the purpose of presentation software?

To create visual slides that communicate ideas to an audience.

Name two examples of word processing software.

Microsoft Word and Google Docs.

Name two examples of spreadsheet software.

Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

Name two examples of presentation software.

Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides.

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