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CM/ECF Skills Checklist

Use this checklist to determine whether you are ready to receive training on the CM/ECF system. If you do not have the skills listed below, then you should seek out appropriate training ASAP before you sign up for CM/ECF training. You can get training at many libraries, schools, and community centers.

1. I know how to use a Windows-based word processor such as WordPerfect or Word) or a Windows-based bankruptcy forms software package to create documents like motions, orders and/or other case correspondence.
2. I know how to access the Internet and how to use an Internet browser and have obtained the version needed (e.g.,Netscape 4.76 or Internet Explorer 5.5) from my computer. (Note: Netscape is no longer being receiving regular security updates.  Therefore, we can no longer support its use for accessing any governmental system.) Specifically, when using a browser, I can do all of the following:
    -    use the Forward and Back buttons
    -    set up bookmarks (like the court’s web site)
    -    download files
    -    print documents
    -    use hyperlinks
3. I know how to find the Bankruptcy Court’s Internet site at the following address: http://www.kyeb.uscourts.gov
4. I know how to read a Portable Document Format (PDF) file using Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
5. I know how to create, scan or print a document into PDF format.
6. I know how to use my office e-mail system to send messages to people outside
of my office.
7. I know how to send and receive attachments to an e-mail message.

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