Facebook for Seniors in easy steps by David Crookes

Facebook for Seniors in easy steps by David Crookes is a practical guide to getting started with Facebook and making the most of its features. It is part of the in easy steps series.

Key details

• Covers setting up a new Facebook account and creating posts
• Explains privacy and security, with guidance on staying safe
• Includes using the Facebook app, Groups and Events
• Shows how to work with photos and videos
• Introduces Facebook Messenger for private messages, phone calls and video calls
• Includes buying and selling via Marketplace and tailoring adverts

Synopsis

Designed for readers who are not yet on Facebook, this book takes you through the essentials of joining the platform and using it confidently. It explains how to set up an account, publish posts, and manage privacy while staying safe.

It also covers sharing photos and videos, creating and joining Groups, and using Events to organise invitations. Additional chapters look at Messenger for private communication and calls, Marketplace for buying and selling, tailoring adverts, Facebook Portal, and using third-party apps.

Table of contents

• Introducing Facebook
• Setting up a new Facebook account
• Familiarizing yourself with Facebook
• Creating your first Facebook posts
• Starting to use the Facebook app
• Working with Groups
• Using Portal
• Using Facebook Messenger
• Creating and joining events
• Using photos and videos
• Buying and selling
• Tailoring the adverts
• Privacy and security
• Using third-party apps