Addressing the growing complexity of computer application software, this volume helps users plan how information should be processed when using multiple software packages. Written with a generic approach to problem solving for computer applications, the guidelines can be applied to any brand of software. This comprehensive introduction addresses all relevant information processing topics including design, graphics and problem-solving concepts, planning guides, complete case studies for each application and concepts for integrating various software packages. The volume addresses general concepts of problem solving for information processing, graphics and design tools concepts and presentation, word processing and desktop publishing, spreadsheets, database management systems and integration and automation concepts. For users of word processing, graphics, desktop publishing, spreadsheets and relational database management systems.

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This book presents problem-solving techniques for word processing, graphics, presentation graphics, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, and relational database management systems, and discusses the integration and automation of these applications. Application concepts, guidelines for problem design, and specialized planning guides for problem development are presented. Case studies and examples are presented in selected chapters. Problems for personal or business applications are found at the end of each chapter.

Suitable for applications, problem solving for applications, or information processing courses, Problem Solving for Information Processing is organized into six units.