How wide does the system search a date.
The FamilySearch instructor told the class never enter the word "about". Example: about 1870.
The class was told just put 1870 because the Family Search system (computer program) would search 6 years before and after 1870.
If we entered just 1870 the system would search better in finding possible duplicates.
Is this true? I can't find a Knowledge Article to support what she is teaching
I find Knowledge Articles that instruct us to enter "about" when we don't know the exact date.
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Hello @Richard D Thorpe
Yes Richard, I was interested in your question and found the KA that you were talking about I think.
The other thing I thought might be a good Idea is post a question to Family history Ron. He works for Family Search.
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