Setting Up A RSS Reader Using Google Reader

Log into Google Reader

Add a new site:

• Find a web site or URL that you want to add to your RSS reader
• Highlight and copy the URL
• In Google Reader click on "Add Subscription"
• Paste the desired URL - Link to web site should show up on your subscription list

To rename link, create new folder or move subscription to a folder:

• Click on "Manage Subscriptions"
• Rename by click on "Rename" link. Change to desired name and save
• To create a new folder open pull down menu from box on right side of screen. Choose "New Folder" add desired name and click on OK
• To change folder open pull down menu from box on right side of screen. Choose desired folder from list
• To put in more than one folder, use shift key when selecting the 2nd folder

To read new entries

• When you open Google Reader the number of unread posts or items will appear in bold in parenthesis.
• To see all unread posts or items click on link
• To see entire posts or items click on post title
• To mark all new entries as read click on "Mark all as read" button
• To keep entry unread click on title of entry and click in the box before "Keep unread"
• Other options are available: Add Star, Share, Share with Note, Email & Edit tags
• To see entire blog or web site click title near top of screen

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