>>11980521) Take lid off the tank.
2) Familiarize yourself with what kind of set-up you have so if you see it later you'll recognize it, look for any brand names. Write them down if you have to... there's A LOT of variations. But, of course, all you care about is whatever you have.
3) Go to Youtube, search "toilet keeps running" or "Common Toilet fixes"
4) A thousand how to videos will appear! Find one that matches your toilet and your problem
5) Watch the video
6) Fix the problem
7) Be hero, everyone will call you Mister Toilet from now on