Unit 2.2 – Productivity Software and Office Suites

What is an office suite?

A collection of programs providing productivity tools like word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.

What is a word processing app?

Software used to write, edit, and format text-based documents.

What is a spreadsheet app?

Software using rows and columns to organize data and apply formulas.

What is a presentation app?

Software used to create slideshows and graphics for presentations.

What is a native file format?

The default file format used by an application.

What is a legacy format?

The default file format from an earlier version of an application.

What are the three core office suite applications?

Word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation applications.

What are examples of productivity software categories?

Office suites, project management, collaboration, data visualization, and note-taking.

What is the purpose of an office suite?

To provide multiple productivity applications in one collection.

Why do office applications support multiple file formats?

To improve compatibility when sharing files between different applications.

What factors should you consider when comparing office suites?

Budget, features, and compatibility.

What are additional applications sometimes included in office suites?

Some suites include extra tools such as databases and cloud storage.