Apple IIe User Manual
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Escape:
Gets you back to a previous menu or out of what you're doing.
DELETE:
Erases characters to the left of the cursor.
UP-ARROW, DOWN-ARROW, RIGHT-ARROW, and LEFT-ARROW:
Move the cursor.
Caps Lock:
Capitalizes all letters automatically.
CONTROL, OPEN-APPLE,:
Make other keys behave differently.
Tab:
Moves the cursor forward a preset number of characters (usually eight).
SPACE bar:
Inserts a space character.
Shift:
Gives you the uppercase version of letter keys or the upper character on two-character
keys.
Chapter 3: Application Programs
So far, you've been using the computer to learn about the computer.
You can also use the
computer to keep track of student's grades, write memos, prepare business reports, do job
costing, keep personnel records, and learn foreign languages, among hundreds of other things.
The magic that transforms your computer from a teacher to a bookkeeper is the program you load
into it.
Programs designed for a particular purpose or application are called application
programs.
You can write them yourself or you can use ready-made programs as described in this
chapter.
Popular Application Programs
In the next few pages, you'll learn about nine types of application programs.
Business
School
Home
Accounting
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Communications
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Data Base
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Education
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Entertainment
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Graphics
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Home Finance
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Spreadsheet
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Word Processing
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Accounting
Accounting software does the same things a manual accounting system can do (general ledger,
accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory), but with much greater speed,
accuracy, and control.
The increased speed and accuracy allow you to get up-to-date reports
about your financial position as you need them, instead of waiting for monthly or quarterly
reports from your accountant.
A good accounting program can help you improve your cash flow management, boost your collection
rate of receivables, plan payments to take advantage of vendor discounts, maintain inventory
levels that minimize cash investment, and improve customer service.