(Mac users: Select Preferences, then Dates/Names/Places.) 3. From this window, select Names/Dates/Places and a format (such as “Day Month Year”) for both display and input formats. To change how dates are formatted, select Tools from the dropdown menu, then choose Options. Change your date preferences.įamily Tree Maker formats dates consistently across your tree, making it easier for you to review them at a glance. (Just make sure the data imports correctly!) Don’t worry if you’re new to family-tree-building or want to start fresh-you can also create a new tree manually, adding one person at a time. You can either upload a GEDCOM file (under Plan>New Tree, click Import an Existing Tree) or download a tree from or FamilySearch. If you’ve already built a digital family tree, you can save valuable research time by importing it into Family Tree Maker. The software program is created by a separate company. Note: Despite the somewhat similar names, Family Tree Magazine is not affiliated with Family Tree Maker. The tips and screenshots in this article reflect Family Tree Maker 2019 (the most recent version at time of writing), but much of the advice will also apply to earlier iterations of the software. To help you make the most of the program, we’ve put together these tips for using Family Tree Maker. Family Tree Templates and Relationship Charts.Best UK, Irish and Commonwealth Genealogy Websites.Best African American Genealogy Websites.Surnames: Family Search Tips and Surname Origins.Preserving Old Photos of Your Family History.
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