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Handwriting helps

KLaRees
KLaRees mod
May 18, 2021 in Suggest an Idea

I notice that there is a Handwriting help tool at the top of our Indexing batches - but it is too small to see. We also don't have enough of a variety to choose from. We also notice that there are no numbers that are listed in this tool. Perhaps it would be useful to make a link to pages that have more information on Handwriting help including the ones for numbers.

The same is also true for the International Characters tool. It would be more effective to have a link or an option to make these increase their size so we can see them better. Or a better tool such as having the instructions on how to download an International Characters tool onto our toolbars.

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  • John Empoliti
    John Empoliti ✭✭✭✭✭
    May 21, 2021 edited May 21, 2021

    Hi @KlaRees . Here are a couple of JPG files I created that may be of help. You should be able to print them. The International Characters one will nicely fill a page in portrait mode, and the handwriting examples one looks good in landscape mode. But remember that for deciphering handwriting, your best help is right there in the document you are trying to read - look around for words you can read to help interpret letters and words that you are struggling with. Good luck.

    Web Indexing Horiz Toolbar Internatinal Character Chart.jpg
    Web Indexing Horiz Toolbar Handwriting Example Chart.jpg

    Also, if you're not already a member, consider joining the Indexing Chat Group:

    https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/100-indexing-chat


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  • John Empoliti
    John Empoliti ✭✭✭✭✭
    May 21, 2021

    You will still need to select the international character from the table presented on the screen, but with the help of the file I posted perhaps reading the characters accurately might be easier.

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  • KLaRees
    KLaRees mod
    May 21, 2021

    Thank you for your help, John!

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  • John Empoliti
    John Empoliti ✭✭✭✭✭
    May 22, 2021

    You're welcome!

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