Digital Basics

Fill Out a Form

Online forms are easier when you slow down and read each field before typing.

Read the labels

Each box usually tells you what it wants: name, email, phone, address, date, or file upload.

  1. Start at the top.
  2. Fill required fields marked with an asterisk.
  3. Use the format the form asks for.

Before you submit

Submitting is usually final, so check your information before clicking the button.

  1. Review spelling and numbers.
  2. Make sure uploaded files are attached.
  3. Take a screenshot or save confirmation if it matters.
Try this: You are allowed to pause. Forms are not a speed test.
Final takeaway: Read, fill, review, then submit.

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