Social Media

Communicate Online

In support of:
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Introduction 2 Remove a Friend 27

Cyber Security Tips 3 Create a Post 28

About Social Media Apps 4 Comment on or Like a Post 30

Common Features Across Share a Post 31

Different Social Media Apps 5
Block or Report a Page 32
Common Steps to Use a
Social Media App 7 Block or Report a Profile 33

Sign up for a
Report a Post on Your Timeline 34
Facebook Account 14

Report a Photo or Video 35

Manage Personal
and Account Information 18 Deactivate or Delete Account 37

Manage Settings and Privacy 21

Find and Add Friends 24

Accept and Reject

Friend Requests 26

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Introduction The Digital Skills for Life (DSL) Guide is a series of booklets which comprises of:
• step-by-step instructions and
• quick tips
to help you get online confidently and safely.
It is meant for everyone with or without
any digital experience but is interested
in finding out more about essential STRONG PASSWORD

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digital skills for daily living. Be Safe, Smart & Kind Online
Safeguard against cyber threats; Protect personal
The essential skills are grouped into information; Develop a positive online presence.
5 competency areas as shown in the
diagram.

Learning outcome of Communicate

Explore Communicate Transact
Online competency:
Information Online Online
Able to initiate communication with my Online Connect Carry out
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contacts or organisation using different with others online

Search, view
modes of digital online. transactions.
and retrieve
communication.
DSL information online.

To help you acquire the learning

outcome, this guidebook uses different
social media platforms as examples to
Set up & Use Smart Devices
demonstrate the common steps Set up and operate the basic hardware and
involved in using social media for software functions of your mobile device.
communication with others.

The following guide is based on

common software icons and mobile
device settings. Please note that certain
features may differ across different
mobile devices and models.

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 Cyber Security Tips
To stay safe while using social media apps, please keep to the following:

OTP: ******

[Link]
Password: ***** Unknown
User

Do not open or download any Do not share personal or financial

Block unknown users that
unverified links or attachments details, passwords or one-time
send you unsolicited chats.
from unknown sources. password (OTP) with anyone.

Google
****** App Store
Play Store
****** Updating

Check for updates and

Enable two-factor (2FA) update your app promptly Download apps from
authentication. to protect your devices from official sources.
known security vulnerabilities.

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 About Social Media Apps
About Social Media Apps
Social media refers to online platforms and
websites that allow users to create and share
content, connect with others, and engage in
various forms of communication. It has become an
essential component of modern communication,
serving both personal and professional purposes.
Unlike traditional forms of communication, such as
phone calls or letters, social media enables instant
and widespread interaction, often reaching large
audiences across the globe. It facilitates the
exchange of ideas, information, and media content
in real-time, fostering connections and relationships
among individuals, businesses, and communities.
Popular social media platforms include Facebook,
Instagram, and TikTok.

Pre-requisites to learning the app

Learners must:
Have a mobile device (either iOS or Android)
connected to either cellular network or Wi-Fi
with a working camera.
Facebook Instagram
Know how to install an app on the mobile
device.

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 Common Features Across Different Social Media Apps

Facebook Instagram

Home Icon
Return to the app's homepage.

Post Icon
Tap on these icons to create a post.

Like Icon
Tap on the "Thumbs-up" or
"Heart" icon to like a post.

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Common Features Across Different Social Media Apps

Common Features Across Different Social Media Apps

Facebook Instagram

Comment Icon
Tap on these icons to leave your
comments on a post.

Create or View a Story Icon

Create and view short videos,
known as stories, which will
expire in 24 hours.

Follow or Add a Friend Icon

Tap on these icons to follow a page
or add a friend to view their feed.

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 Common Steps to Use a Social Media App
Create a Post
1 Create a post by inserting text, a photo, a video, or other media files.

Facebook Instagram

A B A B

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 Common Steps to Use a Social Media App
Create a Post

Common Steps to Use a Social Media App

For Facebook, tap "POST", then choose between "Yes, share to Instagram" or
2 "No, share to Facebook only". For Instagram, tap "Next", then tap "Share" to
publish your post.
Facebook Instagram

C D C D

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 Common Steps to Use a Social Media App
Like a Post
Tap on the or icon to like a post.

Facebook Instagram

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 Common Steps to Use a Social Media App
Comment on a Post

Common Steps to Use a Social Media App

Tap on the or icon, input your comment, and tap on the or icon
to share.
Facebook Instagram

A B A B

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 Common Steps to Use a Social Media App
View a Story
Tap on the story icon at the top of the home page to view stories in your feed.

Facebook Instagram

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Common Steps to Use a Social Media App
Create a Story

Common Steps to Use a Social Media App

Tap on the icon at the top left corner of the home page. Choose your preferred media
file, then tap on or .

Facebook Instagram

A C A C

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 Common Steps to Use a Social Media App
Add or Follow a Friend
Tap on the "Add friend" or "Follow" icon on the profile page to add or follow someone.

Facebook Instagram

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Sign up for a Facebook Account

Sign up for a Facebook Account

1 Tap on Create new 2 Select Get Started 3 Input Your Name
account

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 4 Set your Date of Birth 5 Select Your Gender 6 Sign up with Mobile
Number or Email Address

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 Sign up for a Facebook Account
7 Create a Password 8 Save Your Login Info 9 Agree to Terms and
Policies

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 Notes

10 Verify Your Account

Verify your account by entering the

code texted to your phone number,
or by clicking the verification link in
the email sent to your email address.
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Manage Personal and Account Information

1 Tap on Profile Icon 2 Select Edit profile 3 Change Profile Picture

Manage Personal and Account Information

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 4 Change Cover Photo 5 Add a Short Bio 6 Edit Personal Details

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 Notes

7 Edit Your About Info

Manage Personal and Account Information

Tap on "Edit Your About Info" to
update other personal information
about yourself.
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 Manage Settings and Privacy

1 Tap on the Menu Icon 2 Tap on Settings & 3 Select Settings

privacy

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Manage Settings and Privacy

1 Adjust Your Preferences 2 Set Audience and 3 Change Device

visibility permissions

Manage Settings and Privacy

Tap on each tab to adjust your Tap on each tab to control who can Tap on “Device permissions” to adjust
Facebook settings and preferences. see your profile and posts. your device's permission settings.

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 Manage Settings and Privacy

1 Tap on Settings 2 Tap on Privacy Checkup 3 Adjust Your

Privacy Settings

Tap on each option and follow the steps

to adjust your privacy settings
accordingly.

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Find and Add Friends

1 Tap on Search Icon 2 Search for a Friend 3 Tap on Add friend

Find and Add Friends

Enter a name into the search bar and Tap on “Add friend” to send a friend
tap on the name in the search field request.
below.

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 4 Tap on See all friends 5 View Your New Friend

Tap on “See all friends” on your If your friend request is accepted,

profile page. your new friend will be displayed on
this page.

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Accept and Reject Friend Requests

1 Tap on Friends Icon on 2 Accept Friend Request 3 Reject Friend Request

the Homepage

Accept and Reject Friend Requests

Click on the "Confirm" button to accept Click on the "Delete" button to reject
any friend request. any friend request.

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 Remove a Friend

1 Access Your Friend's 2 Tap on Unfriend to

Profile Page Confirm

Tap on the "Friends" button to unfriend

this person.

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Create a Post

1 Tap on What’s on your 2 Create a Post

mind?
A Input text here
B Attach a photo or video
C Tag a person

Create a Post
A D Insert your current feelings
or activities
B E Add your location
C F Start a live video
D G Edit the background colour
of your post
E
H Take a photo or video
F
I Insert a GIF
G J Share an important moment
H
from your life
K Share a music file
I

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 3 Tap on POST to Post 4 Tap on to Save the 5 Confirm Save as Draft
Your Draft Draft Without Posting

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Comment on or Like a Post

1 Tap on Comment 2 Post a Comment 3 Like a Post

Comment on or Like a Post

A

Input comment in text box and tap on

to post.

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 Share a Post

1 Tap on Share 2 Share Post to Feed or 3 Tap Send to Confirm

with a Friend Sharing the Post with
a Friend

Tap on “Share now” to share the post Tap on “Send” to share with a friend.
to your feed, or tap on a friend's name (Messenger app required for this
to share it privately. function.)

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Block or Report a Page

1 Tap on the Menu Icon 2 Block or Report Page 3 Report Page

Block or Report a Page

Tap on “Block“ to block the page. Select the option that best describes
Tap on “Report profile” to report the the issue to confirm reporting the page.
page.

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 Block or Report a Profile

1 Tap on the Menu Icon 2 Block or Report Profile 3 Report Profile

Tap on “Block” to block the profile. Select the option that best describes the
Tap on “Report profile” to report the issue to confirm reporting the profile.
profile.

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Report a Post on Your Timeline

1 Tap on the Menu Icon 2 Report Post 3 Select a Problem

Report a Post on Your Timeline

Select the option that best describes
the issue to confirm reporting the post.

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 Report a Photo or Video

1 Tap on the Photo or 2 Tap on the Menu Icon 3 Report the Photo or
Video Video

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4 Select a Problem

Tap “Report photo” to report

a photo, or tap "Report video"
to report a video.

Select the option that best

describes the issue to confirm
reporting the photo or video.

Report a Photo or Video

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 Deactivate or Delete Account

1 Tap on the Menu Icon 2 Tap on Settings & 3 Tap on Settings

privacy

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4 Tap on See more in 5 Tap on Personal details 6 Tap on Account
Accounts Centre ownership and control

Deactivate or Delete Account

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 7 Select Deactivation or 8 Deactivate Account 9 Delete Account
deletion

Select “Deactivate account” and then Alternatively, select “Delete account”

tap on “Continue” to temporarily and tap on “Continue” to permanently
deactivate your account. delete your account.

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 Notes

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Deactivate or Delete Account

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Notes

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