From FamilySearch
The Memories feature in FamilySearch.org and Family Tree now supports uploading and playing audio files.
Under the Memories tab in FamilySearch.org, you can see all the audio files you have uploaded, including those uploaded through the FamilySearch Tree or FamilySearch Memories mobile apps.
To listen to a file, click the file. You will see the playback controls and the other familiar Memories options.
The Memories feature in FamilySearch.org and Family Tree now supports uploading and playing audio files.
Under the Memories tab in FamilySearch.org, you can see all the audio files you have uploaded, including those uploaded through the FamilySearch Tree or FamilySearch Memories mobile apps.
To listen to a file, click the file. You will see the playback controls and the other familiar Memories options.
1. Audio Capabilities in Memories and Family Tree
The Following list introduces the four new features added to FamilySearch and presented in detail below "Read More."
1. Audio Capabilities in Memories and Family Tree
2. Text messaging Can Now be Used for FamilySearch registration and recovery.
3. Location - Specific Research Pages
4. See how the person searched for is now connected to the record.
1. Audio Capabilities in Memories and Family Tree
2. Text messaging Can Now be Used for FamilySearch registration and recovery.
3. Location - Specific Research Pages
4. See how the person searched for is now connected to the record.
In Family Tree, you will see a new Audio link under the Memories tab.
All users can see the audio files that have been attached to an ancestor. All users may upload new audio files. Currently, you can record new audio files only with the mobile apps. Later, this functionality will be added to FamilySearch.org.
2. Text Messaging Can Now Be Used for FamilySearch
Registration and Recovery
You can provide your cell phone number as part of your FamilySearch registration or add the number to your profile if you already have an account.
This means FamilySearch.org can send you a text message if you need to do the following:
- Reset your password.
- Recover your username.
- Verify your FamilySearch account.
Why Is It Important?
FamilySearch offers many valuable tools that help people find information about their ancestors. However, some tools are difficult to find on the website, and when you do find them, you have to do an additional search to find the resources for the location you need. The location-specific page makes it easier to find the resources for the location.
FamilySearch offers many valuable tools that help people find information about their ancestors. However, some tools are difficult to find on the website, and when you do find them, you have to do an additional search to find the resources for the location you need. The location-specific page makes it easier to find the resources for the location.
# 3 Location-Specific Research Pages
When you click Search at the top of a FamilySearch.org screen, a world map appears. Now when you select a location on the map, you see a research page for that location. The page lists resources in FamilySearch.org for that location. The initial release includes links to five types of data: indexed historical record collections, image-only historical collections (collections that have not been indexed), courses in the Learning Center, the FamilySearch Catalog, and the FamilySearch Wiki. Additional research resources will be added in the future.
#4. People’s Roles More Clearly Identified in the Record Details
Users were often confused when they searched for an ancestor and FamilySearch.org showed them a record that mentioned the ancestor but was not directly about the ancestor (for example, when a search result showed a daughter’s birth certificate).
The record details page has been changed to help you see more clearly how the person you searched for is connected to the record.
Users were often confused when they searched for an ancestor and FamilySearch.org showed them a record that mentioned the ancestor but was not directly about the ancestor (for example, when a search result showed a daughter’s birth certificate).
The record details page has been changed to help you see more clearly how the person you searched for is connected to the record.
5. Coming Soon - New Indexing Program
New Indexing Program
A new version of the indexing program is coming that will be integrated in FamilySearch.org. Volunteers will be able to check out and complete indexing batches directly through the FamilySearch.org website, which removes the need to download and install a desktop application. Because the new program is browser-based, volunteers will be able to index on tablet devices in addition to traditional laptop and desktop computers. The new indexing program will be more convenient and accessible. It will also include many improvements for volunteers and administrators that will make the indexing experience more enjoyable and productive.
Why Is It Important?
The new indexing program will help encourage more volunteers, make better use of their time, and improve the overall quantity and quality of records added to the searchable database.
Where to Find the New Indexing Program after It Is Released
Not everyone will have access to the new indexing program at once. When you are invited to try the new program, here is how you get to it:
The new indexing program will help encourage more volunteers, make better use of their time, and improve the overall quantity and quality of records added to the searchable database.
Where to Find the New Indexing Program after It Is Released
Not everyone will have access to the new indexing program at once. When you are invited to try the new program, here is how you get to it:
- Sign in to FamilySearch.org.
- Click Indexing at the top of the page. The indexing pages include the following menu options: Overview, Find a Project, Help Resources, and My Indexing (where you can check out batches, join groups, read messages, and so on).
