Week 1:  How do I?

It is helpful to have multiple people listed as a group in your contacts.  This way, you can send one email to include everyone.  You can also edit groups for new or deleted members.  Here is how to do this with Google contacts.

1.       Open Google contacts, and on the left-hand sidebar,  click on the + sign next to labels.  Name the label (family…) and click “save.

2.       To add contacts, select contacts you want to add by checking on the boxes next to the names. 

3.       Click the label icon at the top of the page, select the label you just created and “apply”.

4.       To add a new contact, first click on “create contact” at the top left.  Fill in details.  Then click on the label and click “save”

5.       When writing to the group, in the “to” box, start typing in the name of the label.  Click on the one that you are using. 

6.       Edit contacts by going back to Google Contacts, finding the label, and then selecting or deselecting contacts.

Demonstration:  Use Google as an example to create a group for friends.

Tips for Filling Out Online Forms

1. Take Your Time: Carefully read all instructions and each question before filling out the form. Don’t rush, as mistakes can lead to errors or delays in processing.

2. Keep Personal Information Handy: Have your personal details, such as name, address, phone number, and email address, ready. For appointments or orders, you might also need payment information.

3. Use a Reliable Internet Connection: Ensure you have a stable internet connection to avoid losing any entered data.

4. Check for Required Fields: Required fields are typically marked with an asterisk (*) or highlighted in some way. These fields must be filled out to submit the form successfully.

5. Use Autofill Features: Most modern browsers and devices have an autofill feature that can save and automatically enter your personal information. This can save time and reduce the risk of errors.

Filling and signing a PDF form:

Sometimes, you will be asked to submit a document which is signed.  You have two options.  One is to print the document and sign it.  Then, you would take a picture of it (or scan using an online scanning app) and save to your files.  Finally, you would send this new document with your signature to the person who sent it.

If you do not wish to print it out, and you do not have special PDF software, you can still use the free software on the Adobe site to upload the document and sign it there.  Here is the link to this.

Scanning a QR Code

Although it used to require a special program, the codes can often be ready by your smart device (phone or tablet).  Depending on the device, the process may be different.

• Android device:  For your Android device, open the camera and point it at the QR code.   Wait a few seconds until a notification appears.  If the QR code contains a link, you should see the link when you tap on it. Tap on the notification to access the content.  If it doesn’t work with your camera app, try opening your Google search app and selecting Google Lens (a small square with a dot).  Again, point the camera at the QR code, wait for a response, and tap on the link or action.

• iPhone/iPad:  Open the camera app and point the camera at the QR code.  Wait a few seconds for the notification, which you can tap on to access the content.  Or, you can open the control center on your device (swipe down from the top right corner of the screen), tap on the QR code scanner, point the camera at the code, wait for the response and tap on the link.  (NOTE:  You may have to include the QR scanner in your control center.  You would do this via settings>control center.

• Using a QR code scanner app (such as QR Code Reader, QR & Barcode scanner):  Download the app, open the app, and follow the on-screen instructions.