How do I remove invalid characters?
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Click the edit button next to the entry where you see them and edit the entry to remove them.
This most often comes up with names in the Vitals section. Here is the edit button for that:
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FYI
You can do that yourself ...
'Gordon', has pictorially show you HOW to do so, with that "Image" ...
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For the individual/person concerned ...
▬ Go, to the "Vitals" Section
▬ GO, to the "Name" Field
▬ Select, that "Blue" Word of "Edit".
▬ Remove, the Parentheses "()"
... [ And, most likely, ANYTHING included inside ... if necessary ... ]
▬ Save
▬ Done
Plus ...
Here is a "Knowledge Article", in 'FamilySearch':
How do I change vital information in Family Tree?
Brett
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Just click on edit, erase the parentheses, and click save.
Generally, since that name in those parentheses is usually an aka name or nickname, you should erase everything between them and move that name to the other information section.
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FYI
I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...
[ And, I happen to be a Member of the Church ... ]
Just in passing ...
Question: Remove "Invalid Characters" from WHERE?
Please advise/confirm.
Question: Are you referring to, the "Invalid Characters", in the "Name", of an individual/person?
[ IF, so, what appears to be the "Invalid Characters" ... ]
IF, so; THEN, ...
Here is a "Knowledge Article" in 'FamilySearch":
How should I enter names in Family Tree?
https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/how-to-enter-names-in-family-tree
Where it states, among other things:
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Avoid invalid words and characters
When an invalid character is used in one or more of the name fields, the information cannot be saved. A warning message displays describing the problem. If the message displays in red, the invalid characters must be removed before you can continue—even if those characters were present prior to editing.
Follow these guidelines:
- These characters are not permitted: \ @ # $ % ^ & * _ + = | ~ ? < > [ ] { } ( ) ; : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9.
- Avoid extra spaces.
- Hyphens and apostrophes are allowable if they are a part of the actual name.
- Avoid names with initials only.
- Avoid words that are not usually names, such as “not named,” “unnamed,” “Mister,” “Wife,” "twin," or "son."
- Generation numbers, such as Steven Smith III, are acceptable in the suffix field.
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I hope, that this may help/assist, somewhat.
Brett
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I am unable to do a person's temple work because they have Parentheses around their name. I want to know how to remove them.
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Thanks for your help Brett and Gordon.
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😀
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