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Chat

2. Internet Forum

3. File Sharing and


File Format
Chat
Chat is an online text communication that happens in real-time.
It is sending text messages back and forth.
A. Instant Messaging
It is a form of online communication using a downloadable messaging program.
Examples of these are Facebook Messenger (or simply Messenger) and Skype. It
requires a username and password to access your messenger.

B. Web-Based Chat
It is an easy and accessible online chat that is used using a normal browser.
Compared with instant messenger, you are not required to install a messaging
program.
Guide to Chatting Online

Like any other forms of communication, you need to use proper etiquette
while chatting with a friend or in a chat room. Here are some rules in
chatting online that will help your chatting experience be more pleasant:
1. Observe proper behavior the same way you 2. Always spell the words correctly to avoid
would when talking to someone face to face. misunderstandings.

3. Protect your identity by not giving your full name, 4. Keep messages short, simple, and easy to
address, phone number, e-mail, and other personal understand. Avoid typing long detailed messages.
information.

5. Never type your messages using all capital letters 6. Give simple, honest, and clear answers.
as it may signify that you are yelling.
7. When joining a chat room, be mindful of the following:

a. Join chat rooms that are age-appropriate and d. Do not interrupt someone when they are chatting.
age-safe.

b. Be polite when entering a chat room and greet e. Avoid saying irrelevant messages about other
them properly. topics

c. Be patient when chatting and wait for your turn to f. Say goodbye politely when you leave a chat
contribute to the conversation. room.
Internet Forum
Forums are online discussions created for
specific reasons such as business, education,
medical, informative, or exploiting purposes
of a particular topic.
Internet Forum
An internet forum has a moderator or forum
administrator that sets the rules in the forum.
The forum administrator can approve or
remove members and modify or delete posts.
Popular Internet Forums

Discourse Quora Stack Overflow Reddit


Here are rules of netiquettes for online discussion boards that
will help you have a meaningful online discussion.

1. Know and follow the forum’s rules 2. Be respectful to others.


before posting for the first time.

3. Always give comments related to the 4. Avoid responding to abusive


topic. You may also start a new comments. Report them to the
thread or discussion. administrator thread.

5. Use correct spelling and grammar.


File Sharing
It allows users to access documents and
media files using the internet and other
methods of file sharing. It allows you to
save copies of photos, music files, and
documents on other storage devices. It is
essential to be familiar with the type of
files.
File Format
A type of data stored in a file is called a File Format. It is the structure of a file
that allows a program to display its contents.

image . jpeg
file name dot file extension
A. Document Files
File File
File Format File Format
Extensions Extensions
Documents are created in Microsoft .docx Portable Document Format or PDF was created by .pdf
Word that contains text, charts, and Adobe. An Acrobat Reader which can be installed on
images. your computer for free is required to download a PDF file.
A. Document Files
File File
File Format File Format
Extensions Extensions
It is known as presentation files to create .pptx It is a file format for Microsoft Excel used to .xlsx
slideshows in Microsoft PowerPoint including display tables and spreadsheets.
images, text, graphs, and animations.
B. Digital Media Files
File Format File Extensions File Format File Extensions
Image .jpg .gif .png Music .mp3 .wma .wav
B. Digital Media Files
File Format File Extensions File Format File Extensions
Video .avi .wmv .mov .mp4 Compressed .zip .rar

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