计算机专业英语2008影印版unit_3.ppt

Competent end users need to understand the capabilities of basic application software, which includes word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, and presentation programs. They need to know about integrated packages and software suites. 胜任的终端用户需要了解基本的应用软件的功能,包括文字处理程序、电子表格、数据库管理系统、和演示程序。他们需要了解关于集成软件包和软件套件的情况。 APPLICATION SOFTWARE As we discussed in Chapter 1, these are two kinds of software. System software works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details. Application software can be described as end-user software and is used to accomplish a variety of tasks. 正如我们在第一章讨论的，有两种软件。系统软件是与终端用户、应用软件以及计算机硬件一起工作，来处理大多数的技术细节。应用软件可以被说成是终端用户软件，并且被用来完成各种各样的任务。 FEATURES An electronic presentation consists of a series of slides. Presentation programs include a variety of features to help you create effective dynamic presentations. 一个电子演示包括一些列的幻灯片。演示软件包括各种功能来帮你创建有效动态的演示。 Most include a wizard such as Microsoft’s AutoContent wizard that steps you through the process of creating a presentation. 大所属包含一个向导，例如微软的自动创建内容向导会一步一步引导你创建演示文档。 Other feature include tools to select alternative color schemes, slide layouts, special effects, design templates, and master slides. 其它的功能包括选择等同的色彩方案，幻灯片布局，特殊效果，设计模板以及母片的工具。 Design templates provide professionally selected combinations of color schemes, slide layouts, and special effects. 设计模板提供的专业的色彩方案，幻灯片布局和特殊效果组合的选择。 Every presentation has a master slide. It is a special slide that does not appear in a presentation but controls the format and placement of all slides in a presentation. 每一个演示都有一个母片。这是一个特殊的幻灯片，它不在演示中出现，却可以控制所以幻灯片的格式以及安置。 For example, the design for a presentation can be changed easily for the entire presentation using the master slide. 例如，一个演示的设计可以很容易地通过使用母片来改变整体演示。 CASE Assume that you have volunteered for the Animal Rescue Foundation, a local animal rescue agency. You have been asked to create a powerful and persuasive presentation to encourage other members