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Margaret

Margaret Report 5 Jan 2010 15:31

do I just add new info by using reply button as I'm not sure how to go about changing the heading to show I'm re-ctivating thread.I know that I shouldn't just start a new thread but not sure how to delete original.Sorry if this sounds a bit muddled--just like me!
Thanks margaret

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 5 Jan 2010 15:34

If you are still dealing with the same family then all you need to do is call up the thread and then open it and click on edit .then you can add Updated to the title and then either put the update at the end of the original posting or add another reply with the new info

Thelma

Thelma Report 5 Jan 2010 15:37

Open old thread.
click "edit"
Add "update" to the thread title.
"Submit"
This will not move the thread.
Just add the new info by using "reply"

Margaret

Margaret Report 5 Jan 2010 15:43

Thank you both for your help. I am very grateful
regards Margaret