![]() Existing projects will not change.īack to Top Update: August 18, 2020-Changing “Like” to “Bookmark” in Memories This places lookup feature will start to appear in some new projects going forward. The system does not always include all the possible place-names that might be encountered in a project. When in doubt, type what you see on the document. Indexers should not select place-names that are close to what is in the document they should select only place-names that are the same as what is in the document. If the suggested places don’t match what you see on the document, type what you see, and the press Tab. Click a suggested place-name, or select the place-name, and press Enter. After you enter at least three characters in a location field, the new feature automatically suggests possible place-names that are relevant to the project. You can also reorder the images in the slideshow by clicking the Reorder link.įamilySearch has added an update that will help users more quickly and accurately index place-names for FamilySearch indexing. At the top of the album, click Slideshow. To share a slideshow, first go to your Memories Gallery, and choose the album you want to use to create a slideshow. Now, you can share your Memory slideshows! You can fill out multiple alternative surname boxes with these additional last names, making it easier to find records on your family.īack to Top Update: November 2, 2020-Share Slideshows on MemoriesĮarlier this year, FamilySearch released a feature that allows users to create slideshows out of their albums on Memories. For example, in Mexico, many people have two last names ( apellidos), one representing their mother’s surname and one representing their father’s. In some countries and culture, people have multiple last names. Now, you can search alternate first names in one go.Įxample 3: Your ancestor had multiple last names. Your grandmother could be named Dorothy, but may have been known by the name “Dolly” her whole life and used that nickname for census and other records. Sometimes, a person in your family tree goes by their middle name or a nickname. The new update makes it easier to find records for both a person’s maiden and married surname in one search.įor more tips on searching and discovering information about women in your family tree, check out this article.Įxample 2: You are searching records for someone who had a nickname. Often, because of changing surnames, it is more challenging to discover details about your female relatives than it is to discover details about male relatives. Now, it is easier than ever to decide just what information you want to be notified about and how.Įxample 1: You are searching records for a woman who changed her last name when she married. The Notifications section has been updated to allow you to quickly change your settings on notifications through email and text. ![]() Each setting is made easy to choose or disable with simple edit buttons or toggle sliders. Settings now fall under three main categories: Account, Notifications, and Permissions. Read about the latest changes.īack to Top Update: November 5, 2020-Updates to Settings PageĪ recent update has changed the way your FamilySearch account settings are organized. ![]() A recent update to the help menu makes it even easier to get around roadblocks and achieve your goals. The FamilySearch help menu makes it easy to find the help you need when you’re working on your family history. Labels are a great way to remind you why you are following a person, organize the list of people you follow on the Family Tree, or indicate the next steps you would like to take in your research.īack to Top Update: November 13, 2020-Simplified FamilySearch Help Menu Labels you add or create are visible only to you. Once you’ve added a label, click Save Label. You can also add notes for future reference. You can also add labels by clicking the People I am Following button.Ī box will appear, giving you the option to select a label from a drop-down menu or to create your own custom label by clicking Create New Label. To the right of a person you are following, click the three dots, and select Add Label from the drop-down menu. To add a label, first navigate to your following list by clicking the Family Tree tab and selecting Following from the drop-down menu. Update December 9, 2020-Add Labels to People You Follow in the Family Treeĭid you know that you can follow people on the Family Tree? You can, and it’s a great way to organize your ancestors and find them again easily! FamilySearch has updated the Following feature to include a labeling option, which allows you to add labels to the people in the Family Tree that you are following to make your list even more manageable. Changed "Like" to "Bookmark" in Memories.Add Labels to People You Follow in the FamilySearch Family Tree. ![]()
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