| How to Block a Call Posted: 02 Oct 2021 01:00 AM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to block phone numbers and unwanted callers on your smartphone or landline. If you've received a call on your smartphone from someone you'd rather not hear from in the future, you can easily block the call using your phone's built-in features. Smartphones also offer options for preventing people who hide their numbers from calling you. If you're using a landline, you can usually block individual phone numbers and unknown callers by entering a quick code at the dial tone, or by calling your service provider. And if you're in the United States, you can also register for the National Do Not Call Registry, which prevents legitimate telemarketers from calling you. [Edit]Blocking a Phone Number on Android (Samsung) - Open your Android's Phone app. This is the phone receiver icon on your home screen.
- Tap the three vertical dots . It's at the top-right corner.
- Tap on the menu. More options will expand.
- Tap on the menu.
- Tap . This allows you to enter the phone number of the person you want to block.[1]
- If you don't want to enter the phone number, you can select Recents and choose a recent caller to block, or select Contacts to select a contact to block.[2]
- Enter the phone number you want to block and tap . This adds the phone number to your Android's block list.
- If you want to unblock a number, return to the Phone app, tap the three dots and select Settings, choose Block numbers, and then tap the minus sign next to the number you want to remove.
[Edit]Blocking a Phone Number on Android (Other Models) - Open your Android's Phone app.[3] This is the phone receiver icon on your Android's home screen.
- Tap the three vertical dots.[4] You'll see this menu icon at the top-right corner.
- Tap .[5] It's the option with a clock icon.[6]
- Tap a call from the phone number you want to block.[7] Some options will appear.
- Tap . [8]A pop-up will appear, asking if you want to report the caller as a spam caller.
- If you don't see this option, tap the three vertical dots at the top-right corner and select Block Numbers.
- If you don't want to report the caller, just tap the check box to remove the checkmark before you continue.
- Tap to confirm. The phone number is now added to your block list.
- To remove someone from your block list in the future, just open the Phone app, tap the three dots, select Settings, and tap Blocked numbers. You can then tap the X next to the number you want to remove.
[Edit]Blocking a Phone Number on iPhone - Open your iPhone's Phone app. It's the green-and-white phone receiver icon on your Home screen.
- Tap the tab.[9] It's the clock icon at the bottom of the screen.[10]
- Tap the "i" in a circle next to the number you want to block.[11] You may have to scroll down to find an inbound or outbound phone call from the number in question.
- Tap the red link.[12] It's at the bottom of the info page. A confirmation message will appear.
- Blocking calls from a phone number also prevents that phone number from sending you text messages or calling you on Facetime.
- Tap to confirm. This adds the selected phone number to your block list.
- To remove someone from your block list, open your iPhone's Settings app (the gear icon) and go to Phone > Blocked Contacts. Tap Edit at the top-right, and then tap the minus sign next to the number you want to unblock.
[Edit]Blocking Unknown and Private Callers on Android (Samsung) - Open your Android's Phone app. This is the phone receiver icon on your home screen.
- Tap the three vertical dots . It's at the top-right corner.
- Tap on the menu. More options will expand.
- Toggle on "Block unknown/private numbers" . As long as this switch is enabled, you will not receive incoming phone calls from people who've hidden their phone numbers. You will still receive phone calls from people who aren't in your contacts—the only people who will be blocked are calls with hidden phone numbers.
- Toggle this switch off at any time to allow unknown callers to call you.
[Edit]Blocking Unknown and Private Callers on Android (Other Models) - Open your Android's Phone app. This is the phone receiver icon on your home screen.
- Tap the three vertical dots . This icon is at the top-right corner of the screen.
- Tap on the menu. More menu options will appear.
- Tap . If you have any blocked numbers, you'll see them here. You'll also see the option to block unknown callers, which should take care of a lot of spam phone calls.
- Toggle on the Unknown switch . When this switch is activated, calls from private or unidentified numbers will not ring through to your phone.
- You will still receive phone calls from people who aren't in your contacts—the only people who will be blocked are calls with hidden phone numbers.
- Toggle this switch off at any time to allow unknown callers to call you.
[Edit]Blocking Unknown Callers on iPhone - Open your iPhone's Settings . This is the gray gear icon on your Home screen (or in your App Library).
- Scroll down and tap . It's in the 5th group of settings.
- Tap . This option is toward the bottom of the screen.
- Toggle the "Silence Unknown Callers" switch to On . As long as this setting is enabled, your iPhone will not ring when you receive phone calls from private/unknown numbers, as well as people who aren't in your contacts list.
- If you get a call from a phone number that isn't saved to your contacts but does appear in your recent outgoing calls list, that call will still ring through to your phone.
- If you call 911 or another region-specific emergency phone number, Silence Unknown Callers will be disabled for 24 hours following your call.[13]
- Calls blocked with this method can still leave you voicemail, but you won't be notified when they do.
[Edit]Blocking a Number on a Landline - Call your telephone service provider. Before attempting to block a number, ask a customer service representative whether call blocking is available for your phone service. The steps to block calls may vary by service. Sometimes you'll even need to activate the feature by paying a fee.
- Most major US-based phone service providers offer a variety of call blocking services, including AT&T, CenturyLink, Comcast, Frontier, Spectrum, and Verizon.[14]
- Dial on your phone. If supported by your phone provider, dialing this number will allow you to block calls from a particular number.[15]
- After dialing , listen for a recorded voice telling you whether your call blocking service is turned on or off and how many phone numbers are blocked on your line.
- If call blocking isn't enabled, listen for instructions for turning the service on.
- Add a phone number to be blocked. This number will remain in this directory until you manually remove it or disable the call blocking feature altogether.
- Follow the instructions of the automated message for adding phone numbers to the blocked call list for your phone.
- Often you'll need to dial , enter the 10-digit number you want to block, and then press again to confirm.
- If someone you've blocked tries to call you, they'll hear a message that says the phone provider is unable to complete the call. Your phone will not ring from such calls.
- Remove a phone number from your block list. If you decide that you want to unblock a number, dial again and follow the automated prompts.
- Review the numbers listed on your blocked call list by pressing the corresponding number on your telephone keypad as dictated by the automated instructions. Listen as the voice reads the phone numbers on the list.
- Disable call-blocking (optional). If you want to disable call blocking completely, dial from your phone. This automatically unblocks all of your blocked callers.
[Edit]Blocking Anonymous Calls on a Landline - Dial on your phone at the dial tone. This will activate anonymous call blocking for most landline phone customers in the US.[16]
- Listen for a confirmation tone or announcement indicating that the feature has been activated.
- Callers who block the display of their name and numbers will now hear an automated recording that you're not accepting blocked calls. They will be prompted to unblock their Caller ID and call you again.
- Note that only people who are listed as "Anonymous," "Private Name," or "Unknown" will be blocked from calling you. This feature does not extend to anonymous people who do not block their Caller ID.
- Press at the dial tone to deactivate (optional). If you wish to allow unknown names and numbers to call you again, dial this code to disable anonymous call blocking.
- You will hear confirmation tone or announcement that the feature has been disabled,you're your phone will once again ring when you receive calls from private numbers.
[Edit]National Do Not Call Registry - Go to https://www.donotcall.gov in your web browser. This is the website for the US National Do Not Call Registry. If you're receiving too many telemarketing calls, getting on this list will opt you out of future calls. If you don't want to sign up online, you can also call them directly at 1-888-382-1222.[17]
- The National Do Not Call Registry is managed by the Federal Trade Commission and is designed to stop most telemarketer calls.
- This will not block calls from charities, political groups, debt collectors, surveyors, and fundraisers—just legitimate sales and telemarketing calls.[18] If you wish to block calls from these types of organizations, simply request that you be put on that specific company's do not call list, which they must honor.
- Scammers, as you can imagine, don't comply with the Do Not Call Registry. This means that scammers and robot callers can still call you even if you're on the registry.
- Click . It's the orange button on the right side of the page. Instead of entering numbers you wish to be blocked, you'll instead type your phone number so that telemarketers will be prohibited from contacting you.
- Click . It's the orange button at the bottom of the page. Do this only if you're sure you haven't ever signed up for the list before.
- If you think you've signed up before or aren't sure, click VERIFY HERE to find out before registering again.
- Enter the phone number(s) you want to register. You can register up to three phone numbers at once. You'll also need to enter a valid email address to confirm your addition to the registry.
- You'll need to enter your email address twice to verify it.
- Click . It's at the bottom of the form.
- Verify your information and click . Only continue if the information you see on the screen is correct. Once you click this button, you'll receive an email from the Do Not Call Registry confirming your addition to the list.
- Be sure that you have access to the e-mail address you've entered. You will receive a confirmation e-mail that you must click in order to finalize the registration.
- Click the link in the email message from the Do Not Call Registry. The email will come from . Once you click the link, you'll be added to the list.
- Be sure that you click the confirmation link in the e-mail within 72 hours of registration. The link will expire after 72 hours, after which you will have to resubmit the form in order to register.
- Don't be discouraged if you still receive calls a few days after registering. Your number must be on the list for 31 days before this registration takes effect.
- If you still receive telemarketer calls after the 31 day period, you have the option of reporting the caller on the Do Not Call Registry website. Just click the green Report Unwanted Calls button at https://donotcall.gov to do so.
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| How to Create an Index in Word Posted: 01 Oct 2021 05:00 PM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to build an index page for your Microsoft Word document. Microsoft Word comes with a built-in indexing tool that can automatically create an index based on the entries you choose. All you'll need to do is use the Mark Entry tool to mark each word or phrase you want to add to the index. Terms in your index can point to specific pages in the document or cross-reference to other indexed entries. [Edit]Marking Your Entries - Open a Microsoft Word document. MS Word lets you add an index to any document regardless of its length, style, or subject matter. Before you can add an index to your document, you'll need to go through each page to mark the terms you want to appear in the index.
- Select a word or a group of words for your index. You can select a word or phrase by highlighting it with your mouse.
- Click the tab. It's on the toolbar at the top of Word.
- Click the button. Depending on your version of word, this icon will usually appear in a panel on the toolbar labeled "Index." It's the icon of a sheet of paper with a minus sign and a plus sign.[1]
- Change how the word or phrase appears in the index. You'll see the word or phrase you selected in the "Main entry" field at the top of the window. As of now, this is how that word or phrase will appear in the index you'll be creating. If you want to change the wording, capitalization, or other parameters, you can do so by editing the text in the "Main entry" box.
- If you want to adjust the font face, size, style, or color of this entry in your index, you can do so here. Just highlight the word or phrase in "Main entry," right-click the highlighted area, and then select Font. Make any changes you want to the font and then click OK.
- Add a subentry (optional). Think about main entries as being their own lines in your index. A subentry would appear below its main entry in the index. It might be helpful to go through your document and create main entries first, and then go back and add subentries.
- For example, if you selected the word surnames and plan to index all surnames in your document, you may want to add mark each surname in the document with the "Surnames" main entry, and then list the surname itself as the subentry.
- You could also add a third-level entry, which would appear below a subentry in the index. To do this, just type a colon after the subentry and then type the third-level entry.
- Choose the location referenced in the index entry. When Word builds an index based on your marked entries, it will simply list the page number on the entry you selected by default. For example, if you highlighted the word "Surnames" on page 2, the index will list "page 2" as the location of the Surnames entry. This is because "Current page" is the default selection in the "Options" section.
- If you'd rather the selected entry reference a different entry (think of when you see "See also" in an index), select "Cross-reference," and then type the name of the other entry next to "See."
- If you want the entry to point to a range of pages rather than a single page, you'll need to create a bookmark for that page range. If you have a bookmark, select "Page range," and then select your bookmark from the drop-down menu.
- Format the page numbers in your index. Under the "Page number format"' heading, choose whether to display the page numbers in Bold and/or Italics as needed.
- Click to save your new entry. This button will mark the highlighted term and add it to your index with its corresponding page number, range, or cross-reference.
- After marking an entry in the index, paragraph markers will turn on immediately, and you'll see the selected word or phrase in your document surrounded in curly braces with special formatting, much like this:
{XE "entry"} - If it's too confusing for you to see your document in this format, you can switch back to the standard view by clicking the Home tab and then clicking the paragraph symbol ¶ in the toolbar.
- If you want to mark all instances of the same word or phrase throughout your document, you can click the Mark all button at the bottom. This would add the page number for all instances of this word or phrase to its entry in the index.
- Continue marking entries. The "Mark Index Entry" window stays open after you mark an entry, which makes it easy to move to the next entry you want to mark. To continue, highlight another term in your document, and then click the "Mark Index Entry" window to add it to the "Main entry" field. After customizing this entry to your liking, click Mark to save it and move to the next.
- After marking your main entries, go through and mark any subentries or third-level entries. It's kind of awkward to do:
- Highlight the word or phrase you want to list as a subentry. Using our surname example, let's say you created a main entry for Surnames and want to add the surname "Williams" to the list of surnames in the index. Start by highlighting the first instance of "Williams" in your document.
- Next, click the Mark Index Entry window. This adds "Williams" to the "Main entry" field (for now).
- Type or paste the subentry (Williams, in our example) into the subentry field.
- Replace the text in the "Main entry" field with the name of the main entry (Surnames, in our example).
- Edit any details and click Mark (or Mark all).
[Edit]Inserting the Index Page - Click your mouse cursor where you want to place the index. In most cases, you'll want to place your index at the end of the document—just scroll down and click the first empty line below your existing content.
- Click the tab. It's at the top of Word.
- Insert a Page Break so the index is on its own page (optional). You'll usually want your index to appear on its own page at the end of the document. To ensure that this happens, click the Insert tab and select Page Break on the toolbar to add a new page for your index.
- Click the tab. It's at the top of Word.
- Click the button. This button is located next to the Mark Entry button on the References toolbar. This opens a window titled "Index."
- Select your index type. You can select Indented or Run-in at the top-right corner of the window. An indented index will be easier to navigate for readers, whereas a run-in index will take up much less space on the page.
- As you make changes to the index, you'll always see a preview in the "Print Preview" box at the top-left corner of this window.
- Choose the number of columns. Your index will appear in two columns by default, but you can select a different number by clicking the up or down arrows next to the "Columns" field.
- If you click the down arrow enough times, the value will change to "Auto," which will automatically adjust the column numbers to best fit the amount of content in the index.
- Select an index design from the "Formats" menu. This drop-down menu is below the Print Preview image. Select any of the designs from the drop-down menu to customize your index's appearance.
- You can also create your own design by selecting From template and clicking the Modify button at the bottom-right. This lets you customize fonts, spacing, and style for all entries and subentries to create your own design format.
- If you want the page numbers to be aligned on the right instead of right after each entry, check the box next to "Right align page numbers."
- Click to save your index. This creates an index that contains all of the entries you've marked throughout your document. You can use this index to look up the pages where important terms and concepts are mentioned throughout your writing.
[Edit]Editing an Index Entry - Click the tab. It's at the top of Word. If you've found an error in the index, such as a misspelling or incorrect term, you can correct the errors by hand and then update the index using the Update Index tool.
- Scroll to the error you want to correct. First, if you're not in paragraph view, click the Home tab and then click the Paragraph icon ¶ to display them.[2] Then, scroll to the "XE" entry for the entry you want to correct. Remember, all indexed references start with "XE" and are surrounded by those curly braces you saw earlier.
- Make your changes.
- Change the text inside the quotation marks: If the text is incorrect, correct it now by editing what's inside of the quotes.
- Delete an entry: If you want to completely remove an entry from the index, select the entire index entry field (including the curly brackets) with your mouse, and then press your keyboard's Delete key.
- You can click the Paragraph icon in the Home tab when you're finished to turn off paragraph markers.
- Scroll down and click your index. Now that you've made changes to the index, you'll need to update it. Clicking the index selects it for updating.
- Press the key on the keyboard. Depending on your keyboard, you may have to press the Fn key as well to use the F9 key. This updates the index to reflect your changes.
- If that doesn't work, click the References tab, and then click Update Index on the toolbar.
- Marking index entries will automatically turn on the Show all nonprinting characters option. You can turn this off anytime by clicking on the paragraph icon on the Home tab.
- If you mark more entries in your document after inserting the index and they don't appear automatically, click the index and press the F9 key on the keyboard.
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| How to What Should You Avoid After Getting a Tattoo Posted: 01 Oct 2021 09:00 AM PDT If you're getting a new tattoo, you might be wondering what the best way is to take care of it. There are a ton of dos and don'ts, so it's no wonder that you have questions. The good news is that if you properly care for it, your new ink will look fantastic once it is healed. Every tattoo and body is different, so make sure to ask your tattoo artist about their specific guidelines for aftercare. And before you head to the studio, read below to have some of your most common questions answered. [Edit]Can I take the covering off my new tattoo right away? - No, you need to leave it covered for as long as the tattoo artist indicates. Some tattoo artists use plastic wrap, which you only need to leave on for a short period of time. Most experts recommend anywhere from 3-5 hours to 24 hours. Other professionals use a substance called Tegaderm, which is like a high-tech bandaid. That can stay on for 3-5 days.[1]
- Make sure to ask your tattoo artist what covering they used and how long they suggest leaving it on. Remember, they're the experts so follow their advice to keep your ink looking good.
[Edit]Is there anything to avoid when I clean my tattoo? - Yes, stay away from heavily scented products and exfoliators. Your best bet is to stick to gentle soap and water during the 2 week (or longer) healing period.[2] Don't use any exfoliators or strongly scented body washes. These have extra ingredients that can cause your tattoo to fade or become irritated.[3]
- You can clean it when you shower and you can also spot clean it at the sink using mild soap and warm water. Just make sure to clean the area 2-3 times a day while it heals.
- It's okay to shower with a new tattoo, just make sure to keep the wrap on for the indicated amount of time. Stay away from baths, as germs in the water could lead to infection.
- Moisturizing is really important. Make sure to apply a gentle moisturizer to your new ink several times a day.[4]
[Edit]Do I need to stay out of the sun when I get a new tattoo? - You can go outside, but make sure to cover up your ink. Before heading out into the sunshine, put sunscreen on any part of your body that will be exposed to the sun. Yes, that includes your tattoo! Experts recommend using a lotion that is at least 30 SPF for the best results. Just make sure to wait until your tattoo is healed before applying this lotion. You don't want to disturb the scab.[5]
- Double-up on protection and make sure that your tattoo is covered by your clothing. This is the best way to make sure your ink doesn't fade and that you don't have a bad reaction to the sun.[6]
- Some people develop sun allergies shortly after getting a new tattoo, which is one reason it's necessary to take extra precautions. If you develop swelling, redness, hives, or bumps around your tattoo, head inside right away. Reach out to your doctor if the rash is still there the next day.[7]
[Edit]Can I scratch my tattoo if it itches? - No, you definitely need to avoid scratching. The bad news is that your new ink will absolutely itch as it scabs over. The good news is this will only last for a couple of weeks. Don't pick the scab or itch the area at all, despite the temptation. Keep it covered by wearing loose clothing over the area to avoid the urge to scratch.[8]
[Edit]Are some moisturizers better than others? - You can soothe the area by gently applying A & D ointment or Vitamin E oil to it. Check with your tattoo artist to see what they recommend. Using these types of moisturizers will not only relieve the itching but are also key to helping your tattoo nicely. [9]
- Apply moisturizer every 2 hours for the first 2 days. After that, you can apply it to your tattoo 3-4 times a day until it is healed.[10]
[Edit]How soon can I swim after getting a tattoo? - You should stay out of the water for at least 2 weeks. This is the amount of time it takes for most tattoos to completely heal. To make sure your skin stays healthy, steer clear of the pool for a couple of weeks.[11]
- You should also avoid hot tubs, rivers, lakes, and oceans for the same period of time. This will greatly reduce your risk of infection. There are germs in these bodies that can cause infection, and your raw skin will be at greater risk than skin that doesn't have scabs.
[Edit]Can I take medication with a new tattoo? - It depends on the medication. While most people can continue to take their regular medications and be totally fine, there are some cases where you might want to use caution. Some medications like acne treatments, blood thinners, and antibiotics could cause you to have some complications. If possible, finish your course of meds before you get inked.[12]
- Check with your pharmacist or doctor to see if it's okay to get a tattoo with your current medications. It's also important to tell your tattoo artist exactly what medications you are on before they get to work on your art.
- Some medications, like antibiotics and acne medications, can cause skin sensitivity. That could make getting your tattoo extra painful, so ask your doctor about this common side effect.
- When tattooing, an artist pokes several tiny holes in your skin. This makes you more vulnerable to germs and infections. If you are dealing with a health issue, ask your doctor if this is an acceptable risk for you to take.
[Edit]Should I avoid shaving when I have a new tattoo? - Yes, you should wait until the area is fully healed. Most tattoos will heal within 2 weeks, but sometimes the process can take up to 6 weeks. It depends on the size and place on the body as to how fast it will heal. During the healing process, scabs will form and then fall off of the tattooed skin. You definitely don't want to shave over a scab.[13]
- A good rule of thumb is to treat a new tattoo like you would treat a severe scrape on your knee. You wouldn't shave over raw skin in that case, so don't use a razor on your new ink.
- Ask your tattoo artist to give you an idea of the healing time and process for the particular tattoo that you got.
[Edit]Warnings - Make sure you choose a clean and reputable tattoo shop. If you don't feel comfortable, leave before you start the process.
- Ask your tattoo artist for specific guidelines for the aftercare process. Make sure to follow them carefully.[14]
- Eat a healthy breakfast before you head to the tattoo shop. This will help your body handle the physical and mental stress of getting a tattoo.
- Avoid alcohol the night before you get inked. You don't want to be dehydrated.
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