Electronic Keyboard Applications

Format the Following Document: MLA Unbound Report Save as “Report Final Study Guide” ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD APPLICATIONS

Learning to key is of little value unless one applies it in preparing something useful. Three basic kinds of software have been developed to assist those with keyboarding skill in applying their skill electronically. Word Processing Word processing software is “software specially designed to assist in the document preparation needs of an individual or business” (Clark 193). Word processing software permits the user to enter text, format it, manipulate or revise it, and print a copy. The software can be used to process a wide variety of documents such as letters, memos, reports, and tables. This software has special features such as automatic centering and word wrap that reduce time and effort. In addition, it permits error corrections, format and sequence changes, and insertion of variables “on screen” before a copy is printed. These features increase efficiency by eliminating document rekeying. Database Software A database is “any collection of related items stored in computer memory” (Oliverio and Pasewark 573). The data in a database may be about club members, employee payroll, company sales, and so on. Database software allows the user to enter data, retrieve and change it, or select certain data (such as an address) to be used in documents. Software users can manipulate and print data in report form for decision-making purposes. Spreadsheet Software “A spreadsheet is an electronic worksheet made up of columns and rows of data” (Oliverio and Pasewark 489). Spreadsheet software may direct a program to apply mathematical operations to the data and to print reports that are useful in summarizing and analyzing business operations and in planning for the future. Employment personnel look favorably upon job applicants who are familiar with these kinds of software and how they are used.

Works Cited:

Clark, James F., et al. Computer and Information Processing. 2nd ed. Cincinnati: South-Western Publishing Co., 1990.

Oliverio, Mary Ellen, and William R. Pasewark. The Office. Cincinnati: South-Western Publishing Co., 1989. 2 Format the Following Document: Personal Business Letter Save as: “PBL Final Study Guide”

4450 Markham/ Little Rock, AR 72205/ May 24, 2013/ Debbie Smith/ Unique Gardens Company/ 4199 51st Street/ Des Moines, IA 50310

Here is my plant order for this coming summer planting season. A check is attached to the order form.

This year is the fourth time that I have ordered from you. The quality of your plants is excellent, and your service is unequalled. Your location suggestions for annuals and your zone ratings for perennials are very helpful.

If I may offer just one suggestion: a list of soil preparation and planting instructions for each type of plant ordered would be welcomed by those of us who do not have a “green thumb”.

Alexia Garcia

Format the Following Document: Table Save as: “Table Final Study Guide”

Create the table shown using the information given below. 1. Center the table horizontally and vertically on page 2. Main Title: row height 0.7” and centered vertically 3. Column Headings: row height 0.4” and centered vertically 4. Data Rows: row height 0.3” and bottom vertical alignment 5.Column Widths: Adjust to be only slightly wider than the longest entry 6. Sort the table by “Castle” in Ascending order 7. Add Source: A&E, “America’s Castles.”

America’s Castles Castle: Location: Sunnyside Tarrytown, New York Marble House Newport, Rhode Island Lyndhurst Mansion Tarrytown, New York Longwood Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Hildene Manchester, Vermont George Eastman House Rochester, New York Drumthwacket Princeton, New Jersey Chesterwood Stockbridge, Massachusetts Breakers Newport, Rhode Island