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Fields on batches marked blank

Kathryn Riffel
Kathryn Riffel ✭
May 11, 2022 in Indexing

When reviewing a batch in indexing I find that the in indexer has marked the fields blank when the instructions say to skip that field. Do I leave the word Blank in the field or do I delete it.? Also, please make it a little easier to find where to ask a question. Thank you

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  • Kathryn Riffel
    Kathryn Riffel ✭
    May 11, 2022 Answer ✓

    Thank you Melissa I always have deleted the word blank and it takes alot longer to review a batch that way but I read the instructions and it said to skip that field. Thank you again, that relieves my mind as I do not like to make mistakes on my indexing.

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  • erutherford
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    May 11, 2022 edited May 11, 2022

    You can do either.

    In your entry screen, located on the right side, is a "Community Help" button. That will take you directly to this forum. If you are already here, it will be the blue "Ask a Question button.

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    You can also bookmark the page, located here https://community.familysearch.org/en/categories/indexing-support

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  • Kathryn Riffel
    Kathryn Riffel ✭
    May 11, 2022

    Thank you but this still didnt answer my question...Do I need to resubmit it?

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  • erutherford
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    May 11, 2022

    You'll submit the batch without changes. If you feel uncomfortable, you can always return any batch for any reason.

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  • Kathryn Riffel
    Kathryn Riffel ✭
    May 11, 2022

    Thank you, I will just leave the word Blank on it them, makes it faster.

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  • Melissa S Himes
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    May 11, 2022

    Just for clarification, it cannot just be the word Blank. The command <blank>, using the icon or the short-cut Ctrl + B has to be used. If an indexer types in the word blank, that always needs to be deleted.

    @Kathryn Riffel I am curious why you found it difficult to find out where to ask a question. Perhaps by detailing your experience it would help to improve the program.

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