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why does adding a hint open another window thus leaving me with 2 open windows?

Dorann_Cafaro
Dorann_Cafaro
February 27, 2021 edited February 27, 2021 in General Questions
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  • Brett .
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    February 27, 2021 Answer ✓

    @Dorann Cafaro_1​ 

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    Doran

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    Short Answer: Basically, for ease of "Comparison" ...

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    The reason for that Record "Hints" open in a NEW 'Tab'; is, so that, we can more easily ,'Jump', Between, the page/screen where we were on (eg. an individual's/person's "Person/Details" page/screen); and, the Record "Hint", just in case we need to do more in-depth comparison before deciding to, either, accept; or, reject, the Record "Hint" - rather than having to "Close" the Tab/Window with the Record "Hint"; and, reopen the page/screen where we were on, just to compare. And, then, having to do the same process in reverse, back to the Record "Hint", to, either, accept; or, reject.

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    I have always liked to keep the "Person/Details" the page/screen of the individual/person open in one 'Tab'; and, open the corresponding Record "Hint" in another (ie. separate) 'Tab'; as, it makes it so easy to, 'Jump', Between, the individual/person; and, the Record 'Hint", to compare, if needs be; specifically, so that, I DO NOT have to go backwards and forwards, opening and closing; and, re-opening and re-closing, the 'Tabs'.

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    Just my thoughts.

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    Brett

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  • Steve Walker16
    Steve Walker16 mod
    February 27, 2021

    @Dorann Cafaro_1​ ​ I believe that the folks at FamilySearch Family Tree can help you with this issue @FamilySearch Family Tree​ 

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  • LegacyUser
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    February 27, 2021

    Thanks Steve

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  • LegacyUser
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    February 27, 2021

    thanks got it - just disconcerting to close a tab thinking the software may not have grabbed all the information.

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  • Brett .
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    February 27, 2021

    😀

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  • Brett .
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    February 27, 2021

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    Why when adding a hint does my browser open another window so that when I finish adding the information I have 2 open windows then 3 etc?

    https://community.familysearch.org/s/question/0D54V00005Dt73LSAR/why-when-adding-a-hint-does-my-browser-open-another-window-so-that-when-i-finish-adding-the-information-i-have-2-open-windows-then-3-etc

    Brett

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  • DeborahCarl
    DeborahCarl ✭✭✭
    March 21, 2021

    The programmers wrote it that way and I assume so I don't lose my origial ancestor if I start clicking on links as I follow the trail from the hint.

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