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ENTERING A NAME TO SEARCH FOR

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April 15, 2020 edited September 28, 2020 in Suggest an Idea
Carolyn Bradley said: I used to be able to log on and immediately see a 'search' page where I could enter a name to look up. Can't seem to find it anymore. After clicking around I finally find some info and can go from there ..... I do like the way the site finds and matches info for you.
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  • LegacyUser
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    April 14, 2020
    Juli said: Top of every single FS page:

    FamilySearch
    Family Tree
    Search
    Memories
    Indexing
    Activities

    Click Search to see a drop-down of all the different things you could search on FS:

    Records
    Images
    Family Tree
    Genealogies
    Catalog
    Books
    Research Wiki

    Search - Family Tree is the same as Family Tree - Find. This is what you use if you're looking for someone's profile on the big shared tree.
    Search - Records is where you can search by name for records pertaining to your ancestor. It presupposes that the record has been indexed. If it hasn't, then Search - Catalog or the new Search - Images are more useful, as they can show you what record images are available for the specific location.
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  • LegacyUser
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    April 15, 2020
    Paul said: Apparently, the revised headings / menu structure is "standard practice" for most websites. I admit I am still taking time to adjust what "level" I'm at, so whether I need a further click to get to the page required, or to right-click (to open a page in a new tab) if there are no further sub-menus!
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