Karteikarten
Chapter 3
Karten in diesem Stapel (23)
- 1Word ProcessorAllows entry, editing and formatting of text
Process words
Features include: formatting text, tables, styles, automatic content and index, spell checker and margins.
Tasks are letters (for formatting text, automatic data and margins. Reports ( importing charts and header and footers) - 2Desktop Publishing (DTP)Used to combine text and images on a page.
Features are: text boxes, columns, shapes, text flow, boarders, shading, guides and backgrounds.
Examples of use: Posters (importing images, guides, backgrounds and shapes).
Newspapers (text boxes, columns, text flow and text wrap). - 3PresentationMulti media presentations
Examples of use: Presentations on a screen in reception ( automatic transactions, animations, images and continuous loops)
Presentation to an audience ( video, sound and buttons) - 4DatabaseUsed to store, manipulate and present large amounts of data
Features include: tables and relationships, queries, forms and reports - 5Web AuthoringUsed for creating and editing websites
Features include: tables, hyperlinks, forms and navigation - 6GraphicsUsed for the creation and manipulation of graphics
Features include: freehand drawing, shapes, paint fill and crop
Example of use include creating logos and editing a photo - 7Justifying your choice of softwareTo complete the task correctly
TIP : never use brand names - 8WizardsStep by step instructions to help user create a document.
Usually presented as form interface which asks questions and the user responds with answers.
User is expected to make a certain choices - 9Advantages of wizardsNovice users can create a complete document
Made quickly
Consistant house style - 10Disadvantages of WizardMay look similar when wizards are commonplace
wizards needs to be developed if being used to adopt a house style
Only the questions presented to the used can be answered and there may be extra information that is required. - 11Style SheetsStyles include: font, size, colour, background colours.
Different types on a document include normal text, main heading quotes and bullets.
Can be defined in a software, they can maintain a consistent house style. - 12Advantaged of Style SheetsHouse style can be achieved
Consistency can be achieved
No wasting time with choosing phone
Quick - 13Disadvantages of Style SheetsNot usually automatic so there is still reliance on users to elect and use the styles.
Prevent creativity
Need to be set up - 14TemplatesPre-defined layout to be used for a document. It can be used for selecting a page size.
Example of templates in DTP include, business cards and newsletters
Custom-made templates, this would include organisation logo and name of organisation. - 15Advantages of TemplatesCreated quickly
House style achieved
Novice users can use it easily
All information included - 16Disadvantages of TemplatesOriginality can be lost
Not all requirements are met when using a template
Custom made templates need to be made in advance - 17MacrosSet of instructions that are performed in one go.
Created by recording a set of actions, this is done by defining a starting point, preforming the action and then defining a stopping point. - 18Advantages of MacrosRepetitive tasks can be performed quickly
Complex tasks can be completed quickly by clicking a shortcut key.
Enables software to be tailored to meet needs of user - 19Disadvantages of MacrosNeed to be created before they are used
Can easily go wrong
if shortcut keys are used the user might forget the shortcuts - 20Error MessageIf invalid data is entered then an appropriate error message should be used.
Should show a clear indication of what is wrong and it should be positive instructions on what the user can do to put it right - 21Flow of InformationThe flow fo data should be put in logical order e.g. left to right then from top to bottom.
A "TAB" should be set, so when they click the TAB key they will move onto the next data item. - 22On Screen HelpThis should give clear instructions on what the user should do.
Balance of information so the user know what to do and not giving so much information it becomes cluttered - 23Validation of InformationThis will help to reduce errors made by users e.g. present check, picture check, range check and type check.
Possible to use drop down boxes so that uses are given a limited choice.
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