{"id":176,"date":"2020-11-27T14:43:19","date_gmt":"2020-11-27T19:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/chapter\/application-programs\/"},"modified":"2022-07-25T15:25:25","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T19:25:25","slug":"application-programs","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/chapter\/application-programs\/","title":{"raw":"Topic A: Application programs","rendered":"Topic A: Application programs"},"content":{"raw":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Click play on the following audio player to listen along as you read this section.<\/p>\r\nhttps:\/\/media.bccampus.ca\/id\/0_srpy29sh?width=608&amp;height=70&amp;playerId=23449753\r\n<h1>Word Processors and Spreadsheets<\/h1>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"525\"]Application program[\/pb_glossary] - a computer program that provides users with tools to accomplish a specific task.\r\n\r\nExamples of application programs include those for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and database management, as well as Internet browsers, email programs, media players, accounting software, and programs that help with pronunciation, translation, desktop publishing, enterprise.\r\n\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"490\"]Microsoft Office[\/pb_glossary] - A group of productivity software applications developed by Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Office 2016 includes such programs as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.\r\n<h2>Word processors<\/h2>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"462\"]Word processor[\/pb_glossary] - a program that allows users to create, save, edit, format, print, and retrieve documents.\r\n\r\nWord processing programs can be used to create all types of text-based documents, such as:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Assignments<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Notes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Memos<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Letters<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Resumes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Articles<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Reports<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Newsletters<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Short stories<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Books (with tables, diagrams, photos, links, etc.)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nExamples of word processing programs include Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages, and LibreOffice Writer.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-405\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/resume.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"469\" \/>\r\n<h2>Spreadsheets<\/h2>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"473\"]Spreadsheet (electronic worksheet)[\/pb_glossary] - a program that organizes data into rows and columns, also known as tabular form. This data can then be arranged, sorted, calculated (using formulas and functions), analyzed, or illustrated using graphical representations.\r\n\r\nAmong many other things, a spreadsheet program can be used to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Create budgets<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Calculate grades<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Balance bank accounts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Calculate loan payments<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Calculate tax<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Prepare payrolls<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Analyze business performance numbers and results<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Produce charts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Calculate revenues<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nExamples of spreadsheet programs include Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Apple Numbers, and LibreOffice Calc.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-402 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/wikiCalc-Formatting.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshoot of spreadsheet software.\" width=\"415\" height=\"445\" \/>\r\n<h1>Presentation and Database Programs<\/h1>\r\n<h2>Presentation programs<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-170 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Postkasse-Business-Presentation-300x212.png\" alt=\"An example slide from a presentation.\" width=\"208\" height=\"147\" \/>\r\n\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"484\"]Presentation program[\/pb_glossary] - a program that is designed to present information in the form of a slideshow, using multimedia formats such as pictures, sounds, videos, and text. Such a program is commonly used in education, training, business meetings, etc., to create powerful presentations.\r\n\r\nPresentation programs are commonly used to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Create slideshow presentations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Create lectures and tutorials<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Make photo slideshows<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Design websites with hyperlinks and interactivity<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Make photo albums<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Create animated videos (with voice and animation)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nExamples of presentation programs include Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Apple Keynote, Prezi, CustomShow, SlideDog, and Powtoon.\r\n<h2>Database programs<\/h2>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"512\"]Database program (database management system)[\/pb_glossary] - A program that is designed for creating, editing, updating, maintaining databases, and managing organized information stored in them.\r\n\r\nDatabases are useful for keeping track of customers, users, employees, students, inventory, product purchases, ISBN numbers, etc. Database programs are used in the following fields:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Banking<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Airline\/railway reservation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Library management<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Education<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Human resource management<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Healthcare<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Weather<\/li>\r\n \t<li>E-commerce<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Government<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sports<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Military<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nExamples of database programs include Microsoft Access, Oracle Database, Knack, TablePlus, and TeamDesk.\r\n<h1>Launch and Terminate a Program<\/h1>\r\n<h2>Launch an application program<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Method 1<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><img class=\"alignright wp-image-171\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Start-Program-300x143.png\" alt=\"Menu when click Windows Start button.\" width=\"264\" height=\"126\" \/>Click the <strong>Start<\/strong> icon. <img class=\" wp-image-413 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Start.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Windows logo.\" width=\"49\" height=\"25\" \/><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click the name of the program that you wish to start (e.g., Word 2016).<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3>Method 2<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><img class=\"alignright wp-image-173\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Search-300x213.png\" alt=\"Search box in the Windows Start menu.\" width=\"214\" height=\"152\" \/>Type the program name in the <strong>Search<\/strong> box.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click the name of the program that you want to launch.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3>Method 3<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Double-click a program shortcut icon on the desktop, if there is one.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3>Method 4<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-420\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Taskbar-Example.png\" alt=\"Windows taskbar.\" width=\"182\" height=\"43\" \/>Click a program shortcut on the taskbar at the bottom edge of the screen.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Close (exit) a program (close an active open window)<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Method 1<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Click the <strong>Close<\/strong> icon (x) in the upper-right corner of the window.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3>Method 2 (Apple)<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><img class=\"alignright wp-image-175\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Apple-File-Menu-300x265.jpg\" alt=\"Apple File menu.\" width=\"159\" height=\"140\" \/>Click <strong>File<\/strong> in the upper-left corner.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click <strong>Close<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Force close a frozen program<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Method 1<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Click <strong>Alt + F4<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3>Method 2<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Click <strong>Ctrl + Alt + Delete<\/strong> to open <strong>Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select the unresponsive program and click <strong>End Task<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>","rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Click play on the following audio player to listen along as you read this section.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/media.bccampus.ca\/id\/0_srpy29sh?width=608&#38;height=70&#38;playerId=23449753<\/p>\n<h1>Word Processors and Spreadsheets<\/h1>\n<p><a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_176_525\">Application program<\/a> &#8211; a computer program that provides users with tools to accomplish a specific task.<\/p>\n<p>Examples of application programs include those for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and database management, as well as Internet browsers, email programs, media players, accounting software, and programs that help with pronunciation, translation, desktop publishing, enterprise.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_176_490\">Microsoft Office<\/a> &#8211; A group of productivity software applications developed by Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Office 2016 includes such programs as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.<\/p>\n<h2>Word processors<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_176_462\">Word processor<\/a> &#8211; a program that allows users to create, save, edit, format, print, and retrieve documents.<\/p>\n<p>Word processing programs can be used to create all types of text-based documents, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assignments<\/li>\n<li>Notes<\/li>\n<li>Memos<\/li>\n<li>Letters<\/li>\n<li>Resumes<\/li>\n<li>Articles<\/li>\n<li>Reports<\/li>\n<li>Newsletters<\/li>\n<li>Short stories<\/li>\n<li>Books (with tables, diagrams, photos, links, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Examples of word processing programs include Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages, and LibreOffice Writer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-405\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/resume.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"469\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Spreadsheets<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_176_473\">Spreadsheet (electronic worksheet)<\/a> &#8211; a program that organizes data into rows and columns, also known as tabular form. This data can then be arranged, sorted, calculated (using formulas and functions), analyzed, or illustrated using graphical representations.<\/p>\n<p>Among many other things, a spreadsheet program can be used to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create budgets<\/li>\n<li>Calculate grades<\/li>\n<li>Balance bank accounts<\/li>\n<li>Calculate loan payments<\/li>\n<li>Calculate tax<\/li>\n<li>Prepare payrolls<\/li>\n<li>Analyze business performance numbers and results<\/li>\n<li>Produce charts<\/li>\n<li>Calculate revenues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Examples of spreadsheet programs include Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Apple Numbers, and LibreOffice Calc.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-402 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/wikiCalc-Formatting.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshoot of spreadsheet software.\" width=\"415\" height=\"445\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Presentation and Database Programs<\/h1>\n<h2>Presentation programs<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-170 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Postkasse-Business-Presentation-300x212.png\" alt=\"An example slide from a presentation.\" width=\"208\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Postkasse-Business-Presentation-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Postkasse-Business-Presentation-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Postkasse-Business-Presentation-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Postkasse-Business-Presentation-65x46.png 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Postkasse-Business-Presentation-225x159.png 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Postkasse-Business-Presentation-350x247.png 350w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Postkasse-Business-Presentation.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_176_484\">Presentation program<\/a> &#8211; a program that is designed to present information in the form of a slideshow, using multimedia formats such as pictures, sounds, videos, and text. Such a program is commonly used in education, training, business meetings, etc., to create powerful presentations.<\/p>\n<p>Presentation programs are commonly used to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create slideshow presentations<\/li>\n<li>Create lectures and tutorials<\/li>\n<li>Make photo slideshows<\/li>\n<li>Design websites with hyperlinks and interactivity<\/li>\n<li>Make photo albums<\/li>\n<li>Create animated videos (with voice and animation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Examples of presentation programs include Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Apple Keynote, Prezi, CustomShow, SlideDog, and Powtoon.<\/p>\n<h2>Database programs<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_176_512\">Database program (database management system)<\/a> &#8211; A program that is designed for creating, editing, updating, maintaining databases, and managing organized information stored in them.<\/p>\n<p>Databases are useful for keeping track of customers, users, employees, students, inventory, product purchases, ISBN numbers, etc. Database programs are used in the following fields:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Banking<\/li>\n<li>Airline\/railway reservation<\/li>\n<li>Library management<\/li>\n<li>Education<\/li>\n<li>Human resource management<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare<\/li>\n<li>Weather<\/li>\n<li>E-commerce<\/li>\n<li>Government<\/li>\n<li>Sports<\/li>\n<li>Military<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Examples of database programs include Microsoft Access, Oracle Database, Knack, TablePlus, and TeamDesk.<\/p>\n<h1>Launch and Terminate a Program<\/h1>\n<h2>Launch an application program<\/h2>\n<h3>Method 1<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-171\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Start-Program-300x143.png\" alt=\"Menu when click Windows Start button.\" width=\"264\" height=\"126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Start-Program-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Start-Program-1024x489.png 1024w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Start-Program-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Start-Program-1536x733.png 1536w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Start-Program-65x31.png 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Start-Program-225x107.png 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Start-Program-350x167.png 350w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Start-Program.png 1571w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/>Click the <strong>Start<\/strong> icon. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-413 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Start.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Windows logo.\" width=\"49\" height=\"25\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click the name of the program that you wish to start (e.g., Word 2016).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Method 2<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-173\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Search-300x213.png\" alt=\"Search box in the Windows Start menu.\" width=\"214\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Search-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Search-1024x728.png 1024w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Search-768x546.png 768w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Search-65x46.png 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Search-225x160.png 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Search-350x249.png 350w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Search.png 1521w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/>Type the program name in the <strong>Search<\/strong> box.<\/li>\n<li>Click the name of the program that you want to launch.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Method 3<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Double-click a program shortcut icon on the desktop, if there is one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Method 4<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-420\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Taskbar-Example.png\" alt=\"Windows taskbar.\" width=\"182\" height=\"43\" \/>Click a program shortcut on the taskbar at the bottom edge of the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Close (exit) a program (close an active open window)<\/h2>\n<h3>Method 1<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Click the <strong>Close<\/strong> icon (x) in the upper-right corner of the window.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Method 2 (Apple)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-175\" src=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Apple-File-Menu-300x265.jpg\" alt=\"Apple File menu.\" width=\"159\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Apple-File-Menu-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Apple-File-Menu-65x57.jpg 65w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Apple-File-Menu-225x199.jpg 225w, https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/computerstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/322\/2020\/11\/Apple-File-Menu.jpg 341w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 159px) 100vw, 159px\" \/>Click <strong>File<\/strong> in the upper-left corner.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Close<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Force close a frozen program<\/h2>\n<h3>Method 1<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Click <strong>Alt + F4<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Method 2<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Click <strong>Ctrl + Alt + Delete<\/strong> to open <strong>Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select the unresponsive program and click <strong>End Task<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"glossary\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\" id=\"definition\">definition<\/span><template id=\"term_176_525\"><div class=\"glossary__definition\" role=\"dialog\" data-id=\"term_176_525\"><div tabindex=\"-1\"><p>a computer program that provides users with tools to accomplish a specific task.<\/p>\n<\/div><button><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span><span 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Microsoft Office 2016 includes such programs as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><button><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close definition<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/template><template id=\"term_176_462\"><div class=\"glossary__definition\" role=\"dialog\" data-id=\"term_176_462\"><div tabindex=\"-1\"><p>a program that allows users to create, save, edit, format, print, and retrieve documents.<\/p>\n<\/div><button><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close definition<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/template><template id=\"term_176_473\"><div class=\"glossary__definition\" role=\"dialog\" data-id=\"term_176_473\"><div tabindex=\"-1\"><p>a program that organizes data into rows and columns, also known as tabular form. 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