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Information Communication Technology (ICT) encompasses various communication technologies like mobile phones and the internet, revolutionizing how people live and work. It includes concepts like digital natives, unified communications, and the evolution of the World Wide Web from static pages to dynamic and semantic web experiences. The document also discusses the importance of netiquette, ethics, and the implications of technology on privacy, security, and responsible online behavior.
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INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: Emergence of the technology revolutionized the way

people live today. Look at the surroundings and think of a place where technology is not needed. Deals with different
communication technologies such as mobile phones, telephones, internet, etc. To locate, save, send and edit
information.
Digital Native - is a person born or brought up during the age of digital technology and therefore familiar with
computers and the Internet from an early age.
ICT - is an umbrella term that includes any communication device or application, encompassing: Radio, Television,
Cellular Phones, Computer and network hardware and software, satellite systems and so on, as well as the various
services and applications associated with them, such as videoconferencing and distance learning.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is technology that is used to handle communications
processes such as telecommunications, broadcast media, intelligent building management systems, audiovisual
processing and transmission systems, and network-based control and monitoring functions.
ICT is often used to describe the convergence of several technologies, and the use of common transmission lines
carrying very diverse data and communication types and formats

ICT and Unified Communications


A discussion of ICT should also include a discussion of the term “unified communications.”
Unified communications basically refer to the broader delivery of diverse services through multiple device or platform
types. Instead of the “bundling” that so often characterizes ICT, UC may rely on a much different paradigm.

In science and philosophy, a PARADIGM is a distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, including theories,
research methods, postulates, and standards for what constitutes legitimate contributions to a field.

TECHNOLOGY - is indeed part of this so-called INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY will improve productivity and efficiency in
the work place. Technology involved in disseminating information or which commonly useful now a days in our NEW
NORMAL WAY of education.

I – INFORMATION
✔ Refers to the knowledge obtained from reading, investigation, study or research.
✔ We need information to make decisions and to predict the future.
✔ Is the knowledge and helps us to fulfill our daily tasks.
EX: Scientist can detect the formation of a tsunami using the latest technology and warn the
public to avoid disasters in the affected areas.
Weather Forecast update. / Forecasting the stock exchange market.
C- COMMUNICATION
⮚ Is important in order to gain knowledge. With knowledge, we are more confident in expressing our
thoughts and ideas.
⮚ Communication is an act of transmitting messages.
⮚ It is a process whereby information is exchanged between individuals using symbols, signs or verbal
interactions.
⮚ With the advent of technology, these “older” forms of communication are less utilized as compared to
the use of the Internet, E-mail or video conferencing.
T- TECHNOLOGY
❖ The use of scientific knowledge, experience and resources to create processes and product that fulfill
human needs.
❖ One of the most powerful agents of change in our society.
❖ Change comes with technology and it is moving at a faster pace than ever.
❖ A body of knowledge devoted to creating tools, processing actions and extracting of materials.
❖ “If TECHNOLOGY is well applied, it can benefit humans, but if it is wrongly applied, it can cause harm to
human beings.”

WHAT IS INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY?

It consists of 3 Technologies
1. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - The study or use of systems (especially computers and
telecommunications) for storing, retrieving, and sending information.
✓ Is the use of computers to create, process, store, retrieve, and exchange all kinds of electronic data and
information?
✓ IT is typically used within the context of business operations as opposed to personal or entertainment
technologies.
2. COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY- is a broad term that refers to computer software and hardware.
3. COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY - also known as information technology refers to all equipment and
programs that are used to process and communicate information.
✓ The concept of communication technology, also known as information technology, refers to all equipment and
programs used in information processing.

WWW (World Wide Web)

WEB 1.0
✔ Was invented, most web pages were STATIC.
✔ STATIC also known as flat page or stationary page) in the same that the page “as is” and cannot be
manipulated by the user.
✔ You can just read and get information.
✔ Ex: WIKIPEDIA, MERIAM WEBSTER

WEB 2.0
✔ Allows the user to interact with the page known as DYNAMIC PAGE;
✔ Instead of just reading a age, the user may be able to comment or create a user account.
✔ DYNAMIC PAGE refers to the web pages that are affected by user input or preference.
✔ Ex: SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES, BLOGS, WIKIS, VIDEO SHARING SITES

KEY FEATURES OF WEB 2.0

▪ FOLKSONOMY – allows users to categorize and classify/arrange information using freely chosen
keywords (e.g TAGGING) Popular social networking FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, OR (#) or
hashtag.
▪ RICH USER INTERFACE – content is dynamic and is responsive to user’s input. An example would be a
website that shows local content. In the case of social networking sites, when logged on,
Your account is used to modify what you see in their website.
▪ USER PARTICIPATION – the owner of website is not the one who is able to put content. Others are
able to place content on their own by means of comments, reviews, and evaluation.
▪ LONG TAIL – services are offered on demand rather than on a one-time purchase. This is
SYNONYMOUS to subscribing to a data plan that charges you for the amount of time you spent on
internet or data plan that charges you for the amount of BANDWIDTH you used.

WEB 3.0

✔ SEMANTIC WEB – is a movement led by the World Wide Web CONSORTION (W3C)
✔ The semantic web provides a framework that allows data to be shared and reuse to deliver web
content specifically targeting the use.
WE 3.0 is yet to be fully realized because of several problems:
⮚ COMPATIBILITY – HTML files and current web browsers could not support Web 3.0.
⮚ SECURITY – The user’s security is also question since the machine is saving his or her
preferences.
⮚ VASTNESS- the World Wide Web already contains billons of web pages.
⮚ VAGUENESS – Certain words are imprecise. The world “old” and “small” would depend to the
user.
⮚ LOGIC – Since machines use logic, there are certain limitations for a computer to be able to
predict what the user is referring to at a given time.

TRENDS IN ICT
1. CONVERGENCE - is the synergy of technological advancements to work on a similar goal or task.
For example, besides using your personal computer to create word documents,
You can now use your smartphone.
2. SOCIAL MEDIA - is a website, application, or online channel that enables web users to create,
Co-create, discuss, modify, and exchange user generated content.

6 TYPES OF SOCIAL MEDIA


1. SOCIAL NETWORKS These are sites that allow you to connect with other people with the same interests or
background. (Facebook)
2. BOOKMARKING SITES These are sites that allow you to store and manage links to various website and resources.
Most of these sites allow you to create a tag allows you to and others easily share them. Ex.: Stumble Upon/Pinterest
3. SOCIAL NEWS These are sites that allow users to post their own news items or links to other news sources. The users
can also comment on the post and comments may also be rank. Example: reddit and Digg
4. MEDIA SHARING These are sites that allow you to upload and share media content like images, music and video. Ex:
Flicker, YouTube and Instagram
5. MICROBLOGGING These are sites that focus on short updates from the user. Those that subscribed to the user will be
able to receive these updates. Ex: Twitter and Plurk.
6. BLOGS AND FORUMS These websites allow user to post their content. Other users are able to comment on the said
topic. Ex: Blogger, WordPress and Tumbler

3. MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES – The popularities of smartphones and tablets has taken a major rise over the years.
This is largely because of the devices capability to do the tasks that were originally found in PCs.

MOBILE OS (Operating System)

1. iOS– use in apple devices such as iPhone and iPad.


2. Android – an open-source OS developed by Google.
Being open source means mobile phone companies use this OS for free.
3. Blackberry OS– use in Blackberry devices. ϖ
4. Windows Phone OS – a closed
5. Symbian– the original smartphone OS; used by Nokia devices. ϖ
6. WebOS– originally used in smartphones; now used in smart TVs.
7. Windows Mobile – developed by Microsoft for smartphones and pocket PCs.

4. ASSISTIVE MEDIA – is a nonprofit service designed to help people who have visual and reading impairments.
A database of audio recordings is used to read to the user.

RULE OF NETIQUETTE
MELC
WHAT IS NETIQUETTE?

❖ Set of a rule for behaving properly online


❖ Respecting other’s users’ views and displaying common courtesy when posting your views to online discussion
groups.
At the end of this unit, you must be able to discuss how to be a responsible cyber citizen, acknowledge the quantity and
quality of your digital life.

Check accuracy and reliability of information from the Internet via various digital tools, use productivity tools for
different purposes.

Apply graphic design techniques to create original or derivative ICT content.

Lesson Objectives:

❖ A. Consider one’s and others’ safety when sharing information using the Internet.
❖ B. Consider one’s and other reputation when using the Internet
❖ C. Determine and avoid the dangers of the Internet
❖ D. Be responsible in the use of social networking sites
❖ E. Browse the Internet efficiently and properly through proper referencing

10 CORE RULES OF NETIQUETTE

1. Remember the human


2. Adhere to the same standards behavior online
3. Know where you are in cyberspace
4. Respect other people times and bandwidth
5. Make yourself look good online
6. Share expert knowledge
7. help keep flame wars under control
8. Respect’s other privacy.
9. Don’t abuse your power.
10. Be forgiving of other people’s mistakes

MORAL, ETHICS, and LAWS

ETHICS
Ethics is a moral Philosophy – philosophical thinking about right and wrong.
Are the moral principles that define how a group or person acts;
MORALS
Are one’s person beliefs about right and wrong;
LAWS
⮚ Is a system of rules that tells us what we can and cannot do.
⮚ Are enforced by a set of institutions (the police, courts, law making bodies.)

COMPUTER ETHICS
Deals with moral dilemmas and the ethical principles for computer professionals and are morally acceptable use
of computers.

4 PRIMARY ISSUES IN COMPUTER ETHICS

A. PRIVACY – responsibility to protect data about individuals.


B. ACCURACY – responsibility of data collectors to authenticate information and ensure its accuracy.
C. PROPERTY – who owns information and software and how can they be sold and exchanged.
D. ACCESS – responsibility of data collectors to control access and determine what information a person has the
right to obtain about others and how the information can be used.

WHAT IS INTERNET?
✔ INTERNET is defined as the information superhighway or the gate way of communication.
✔ This means that anyone has access to this highway, can place info, and can grab that info.

INTERNET THREATS:

1. MALWARE – stands for malicious software.

5 TYPES OF MALWARES:

a. Virus – a malicious program designed to replicate itself and transfer from one computer to another
(internet, local networks, FDs, CDs, etc.)
b. Worm – a malicious program that transfers from one computer to another by any types of means. Ex.
ILOVEYOU Worm
c. Trojan – a malicious program that disguises as a useful program but once downloaded or installed,
leaves your PC unprotected and allows hackers to get your information.
d. Spyware – a program that runs in the background without you knowing it (thus called “spy”). It has
the ability to monitor what you are currently doing and typing through keylogging.
e. Adware – a program designed to send you advertisements, mostly as pop-ups.

2. SPAM – an unwanted email mostly from bots or advertisers. It can be used to send malware.

3. PHISHING – an unwanted acquisition of sensitive personal information like passwords and credit card details.

ELECTRONIC LIBEL AND CYBERCRIME PREVENTION ACT OF 2012

Libel is defined under the Revised Penal Code Section 355.


1930 – Art. 355. Libel means by writing or similar means.

Decriminalizing libel requires amending the Revised Penal Code


2000 – E-Commerce Law (Republic Act 8792) empowered all existing laws to recognize electronic documents as
evidence (commercial/non-commercial)

Libel is a crime in Cybercrime Law Section 4c(4)


2012 – LIBEL the unlawful or prohibited acts of libel as defined in Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code, as amended
committed through a computer system or any other similar means which may be devised in the future.
“If a case is filed by a complainant, only 1 case to be prosecuted under Cybercrime Law.
Pressing the “LIKE” button and posting comments doesn’t mean you are automatically committing libel. They are
considered as “PROTECTED EXPRESSION”.

WHAT IS A CYBER CITIZEN?


✔ Cyber Citizen utilizes technology in an appropriate manner including etiquette, communication, education,
access, commerce, responsibility, rights, safety, and security.
WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING?
✔ Cyberbullying involves the use of technologies to display behavior that harms another. Through email, instant
messaging, text messaging, and social networking sites, hurtful messages can be posted and shared.
WHAT IS ETHICS?
✔ ETHICS - morality issues such as right and wrong have to be taken into account.
✔ PLAGIARISM is the use of another’s work as your own. In the internet, all materials are copyrighted unless
stated otherwise. Such materials, includes, but are not limited to, images, music, text, and videos.
GAMING
✔ ONLINE GAMING provides the opportunity to play games from a computer or another device, like a Wii or
PlayStation.
INSTANT MESSAGING AND EMAIL
✔ INSTANT MESSAGING (IM) allows users to correspond online with others in real time. IM can occur through a
mobile device or computer with internet access.
SOCIAL NETWORKING
✔ SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES provide a social atmosphere by allowing users to share personal information.

EMAIL ALSO ALLOWS USERS TO INTERACT ONLINE. FOLLOW THE COMMON EMAIL USAGE TIPS BELOW.

Privacy – do not share your password with others.


Unknown – do not open emails or attachments from an unknown source. Block messages from unknown sources
Unsubscribe – scroll to the bottom of the email and choose unsubscribe to be removed from list of unwanted
emails.
Protecting Reputations Online
Here are the things you might want to consider before posting something over the internet:
1. Before your post something on the web, ask these questions to yourself: Would you want your parents or
grandparents to see it? Would you want your future boss to see it?
2. If you feel that a post can affect you or other’s reputation, ask the one who posted it to pull it down or
report it as inappropriate.
Copyright Infringement
It is the use of works protected by copyright law without permission for a usage where such permission4 is
required.
Here are some tips that could help you avoid copyright infringement:
1. Always assume that the work is copyrighted.
2. Do not copy, share or alter without seeking permission.
3. Review and retain licensing agreements.
4. Consider buying content.
5. Give credit to the original author of the page or information.

CONTEXTUALIZE…

❖ Contextualize, meaning to study and review.


❖ Contextual online search is a form of optimizing web based search results based on context provided. In
undergoing online learning we might want to consider the rules and regulations provided by the source owners.

What is Online Search?


Online search is the process of interactively searching for and retrieving requested information via a computer from
databases that are online. Interactive searches became possible in the 1980s with the advent of faster databases and
smart terminals.
This is an interactive process to collect and gather data and information through online. Online search can make your
assignments done easily; it is also the easiest way to reach conclusions.

Advantages and Disadvantages Advantages:


● Ability to obtain a large sample, which increases statistical power
● Data is automatically coded so no data entry errors
● Reduced cost of conducting research Disadvantages:
● Online is not totally secure and theft is one of the numerous danger it poses, researchers personal information is
at risk of being access by rogue persons.
● Some of the materials on the internet have not been evaluated by experts or thoroughly screened.
● Lack of accreditation and low quality Research Skills  “Research” sometimes just means finding out information

RESEARCH SKILLS

INTERNET is a mine of information. But not ever y information is real, true and right. Research is a process of finding out
an answer to your question and observation. It is a careful study that needs systematic investigation. We should improve
our skills in researching to gather more efficient data

▪ “Research” sometimes just means finding out information about a topic. You can certainly develop advanced
information retrieval skills in Working with Sources. However, in specific understandings of “research” carry a
lot of weight. The classic definition is that “research” leads to an original contribution to knowledge in a
particular field of inquiry by defining an important question or problem and then answering or solving it in a
systematic way
▪ So you will need to read on to develop a relevant understanding of what research means in your subject.

Important aspects of research:

1. Research design covers the key issues in developing a successful research project.
2. Research methods take you to resources on essential techniques for carrying out convincing research.
3. Working with data will provide resources on the use of statistics and other numerical skills in
research.

6 STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP RESEARCH SKILLS


1. Check Your Sources
2. Ask Good Questions
3. Go beyond the Surface
4. Be Patient
5. Respect Ownership
6. Use Your Networks

Some examples of research skills that you may have include:


1. Report writing.
2. Analyzing lots of information from different sources.
3. Finding information off the internet.
4. Critical thinking

DIFFERENT SEARCH ENGINES


GOOGLE
⮚ By far the most used search engine in the world,
⮚ Google Search has been around since 1997 and is constantly improving with new smart results, advanced
features, and integration with other Google products.
⮚ As of February of this year, Google currently has 64.5% of the US’s search market share

GOOGLE CHROME
● Is a cross-platform web browser developed by google.
● It was first released in 2008 for MICROSOFT WINDOWS, and was later ported to
LINUX, MAC OS, IOS,and Android where it is the default browser built into the OS12 .
● The browser is also the main component of CHROME OS, where it serves as the platform web applications.

MICSOFT BING
● a web search engine owned and operated by MICROSOFT.
● The service has its origins in Microsoft’s previous search engines: MSN Search, Windows Live Search and later
LIVE STREAM.
● BING provides a variety of search services, including web, video, image and map search products. (Wikipedia)
● Bing is the latest name for Microsoft’s search engine, previously called Windows Live Search and MSN Search. 
Bing brands itself as a “decision engine”, aiming to present results with more real-world context than just
finding text on a page.
● Bing also powers Yahoo’s search, which, coupled with Bing, serves 32.6% of US internet searchers.

YAHOO SEARCH
✔ Is a rebadged version of the MICROSOFT BING search engine owned by YAHOO!, headquarter in Sunnyvale
California.
✔ The searchable index was powered by INKTOMI and later by GOOGLE until 2004.
✔ Originally, the actual web crawling and data housing was done by YAHOO! Itself.

BASIC COMPUTER OPERATION


ADVANCE WORD PROCESSING SKILL
MELC

WORD PROCESSING

✔ is an electronic device or computer software application that performs the task of composing, editing,
formatting, and printing of documents

✔ The main purpose of a word processing program is to permit the user to create text documents, edit (insert,
delete, and replace) text and objects, format the document to increase readability and appearance, print a copy
of the document, and save the document for future use or reference.

EXAMPLES OF WORD PROCESSORS:

⮚ OPENOFFICE WRITER
⮚ LIBREOFFICE WRITER
⮚ POLARIS OFFICE
⮚ KINGSOFT WRITER
⮚ WORDPERFECT
⮚ WORDPADMICROSOFT WORD

MICROSOFT WORD

● A word processor developed by Microsoft. It was first released on October 25, 1983. It is also known as MS
Word
SOME FEATURES OF MS WORD

⮚ AutoCorrect – corrects common spelling errors as well as capitalization mistakes


⮚ AutoFormat – applies formatting to text, e.g. number listing, bullet, hyperlinks
⮚ Grammar Checker – proofreads documents for grammar, writing style, sentence structure errors and reading
statistics
⮚ Template – a document that contains the formatting necessary for a specific document type
⮚ Thesaurus – provides synonyms for a word in a document
⮚ Tables – organize information into rows and columns Tables – organize information into rows and columns
⮚ Mail Merge – a feature that allows you to create a document and merge them with another document or data
file
⮚ Text Wrap – adjusts how the image behaves around other objects or text

SHORT CUT KEYS

Ctrl + A – Select All Ctrl + H – Display Replace Dialog Box Ctrl + R – Align Text to Right

Ctrl + B – Bold Text Ctrl + I - Italicize Text Ctrl + S – Save a document

Ctrl + C – Copy Text Ctrl + J – Justify Text Ctrl + U – Underline Text


Ctrl + E - Center Ctrl + M – Tab Ctrl + V – Paste a copied text
Ctrl + N – Create a new document
Ctrl + D – Show Font Dialog Box Ctrl + X – Cut a selected Text
Keyboard Shortcut
Ctrl + F – Display Find Dialog Box Ctrl + O – Open a document Ctrl + Y – Redo the last undone action
Ctrl + G – Display Go To Dialog Box Ctrl + P – Display Print dialog box Ctrl + Z – Undo the last action

HOME TAB

● allows you to change document settings, such as the font properties, adding bullets or a numbered list,
adjusting styles, and other common features
DIFFERENT WAVE COLOR IN THE DOCUMENTS.
● RED WAVE – appears on the word with misspelled, no spacing after period, duplicated words, tagalog
and word not included in the computer dictionary.
● GREEN WAVE – appears on the screen with over spacing and grammatical error
● BLUE WAVE – appears on the screen with no apostrophe.
Thesaurus - Dictionary of computer

TEXT ALIGNMENT

LEFT RIGHT CENTER JUSTIFIED


______________ _______________ ___________ __________________
________________ ____________ __________________ __________________
____________ _______ ___________ __________________
________ ________ _________________ __________________

INSERT TABS

✔ is used to insert different features such as tables, pictures, clip art, shapes, charts, page numbers, word art,
headers, and footers into a document.

HEADER & FOOTER GROUP


● Header – will appear at the top of each printed page
● Footer - will appear at the bottom of each printed page
● Page number – insert page numbers into the documents
TEXT GROUP
● TEXT BOX – insert preformatted tex box
● WORDART – insert decorative text
● DROP CAP – create a large capital letter at the beginning of the paragraph

SYMBOL GROUP
▪ Symbol – insert symbols that are not on your keyboard, such as copyright symbols
▪ Equation – insert common mathematical equations
PAGE LAYOUT
▪ refers to the arrangement of text, images, and other objects on a page
THEMES GROUP
❖ Themes – change the design of the entire documents, including colors, font and effects
❖ COLOR – change the color for the current themes
❖ FONTS – change the fonts for the current themes
PAGE BACKGROUND
✔ WATERMARK – insert ghosted text behind the content on the page
✔ PAGE COLOR – choose color for the background of the page
✔ PAGE BORDERS – add or change the border around the page

PAGE SIZES
✔ Short (Letter) – 8.5” by 11”
✔ Long (Legal)– 8.5” by 13”
✔ A4 - 8.27“ by 11.69"

PAGE ORIENTATION

✔ Portrait - orient vertically


✔ Landscape - orient vertically

PAGE SETUP GROUP

● Effects – change the effects for current themes


● Margins –select the margin size for the entire themes
● Orientation – switch the pages between portrait to landscape layouts

PAGE BACKGROUND
o Watermark – insert ghosted text behind the content on the page
o Page Color – choose color for the background of the page
o Page Borders – add or change the border around the page

IMAGE PLACEMENT

IN THE LINE WITH TEXT


⮚ This is the default setting for images that are inserted or integrated in a document.
SQUARE
⮚ This setting allows the image you inserted to be placed anywhere within the paragraph with the text going
around the image in a square pattern like frame.
TIGHT
⮚ This is almost the same as the square setting, but here the text “hugs” to the general shape of the image
THROUGH
⮚ This setting allows the text on your document to flow even tighter, taking the contour and shape of the image.
TOP and BOTTOM
⮚ This setting pushes the text away vertically to the top and/or the bottom of the image so that the image
occupies a whole text line on its own.
BEHIND TEXT
⮚ This allows your image to be dragged and placed anywhere on your document but with all text floating in front
of it.
IN FRONT OF TEXT
⮚ This setting allows your image to be placed right on top of the text as if your image was dropped right on it.

Mail Merge

This feature of Microsoft Word allows you to create documents and combine them with another document or
data file. It is commonly used when sending out advertising materials to various recipients.
The simplest solution for the previous scenario is to create a document and just copy and paste it several times
then just replace the details depending on whom you send it to. But what if you have hundreds or thousands of
recipients? Would not that take too many hours? What if you have a small database on information where you can
automatically generate those letters?

Mail merging basically requires two components:

1. Main Document
The document that contains the body of the message we want to convey or send.
Example: Letter

2. Data Source
It is your Excel® spreadsheet containing the names and
addresses you want to merge into a Word® document
from the Data Source.

How to Perform Mail Merge?

In Mail Merge you need to:


• Create the main document
• Create data source
• Merge data with document
To create a form letter, do the following:
1. Open an existing Word document, or create a new one.
2. Click the Mailings tab.
To create a form letter, do the following:
3. Click the Start Mail Merge command. 4. Select Step by Step Mail Merge Wizard.

Mail Merge task pane appears at the right side of your screen.

5. Choose the type of


document you want to create.
If you want to create a letter,
select Letters. Six main steps in
guiding you to complete a
merge will be displayed at the
bottom.

To create a form letter, do the following:


6. Click Next: Starting document to move to Step 2.

7. Select Use the current


document. Click Next:
Select recipients to move
to Step 3.
You will need an address list so Word can automatically place each address into the document. The list can be in an
existing file, such as an Excel workbook, or you can type a new address list from within the Mail Merge Wizard.

8. From the Mail Merge 9. The dialog box of New


task pane, select Type a address list appears, displaying
new list, then click Create. fields that Word assumes you
need. Select an entry that you
don't need and click the Delete
button. Use the TAB key to
move from cell to cell.

When you delete, a confirmation dialog box will appear.

To customize the address list, click Customize Columns button at the bottom of the window.

The dialog box of Customized Address List will


appear. The resulting window lists the Field Names provided.
When you are done, click OK then customized fields
appear as column headings in the New Address List dialog
box.

Fill in the recipient list by typing the record’s data.


Type the information that’s appropriate to each
field, then press Tab to enter the next field. After
filling in the last field, and add another record just
press the Tab key after inputting the last field.
When you press the Tab key on the last field in a
record, a new record is automatically created and
added on the next line.

10.Click OK after filling the recipient list. A special


Save As dialog box pops up, allowing you to save
the recipient list. Type a name for the address list
then click the Save button.

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