Sorry, one other question (well, at least for this minute). In this instance, should it be recorded as a Nickname, a Went By, or a quoted name? (none of them make exact sense as a good answer): I have several of these cases, but I'll use a specific example. My brother's name is Robert Keith Wilson. He went by Keith. He was never called Robert. I would want any narrative reports to say Keith, not Robert and not Robert Keith. And yet, I wouldn't think I should put Robert Keith "Keith" Wilson in the individual name field. I was wondering, if I put "Keith" (in quotes" in the Went By field, would that be picked up in the narrative reports if I specify to use the quoted name? Sorry so many questions--I'm trying to get a good cleaned-up file and have a solid understanding of my formatting procedures before I add any new information to my file (still working with what I brought in from Family Tree Maker). Thanks, Barbara
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ronald ferguson Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 11:48 AM To: legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Nickneames [was:Surname formatting part II] Barbara, I tend not to use quoted names, preferring AKA's but I think I can answer your questions: 1) You do not need to put quoted names in AKAs. If you wish you can put a nickname in AKAs without quotes (quotes in AKAs do nothing as far as I know). There is no need to put it in quotes in the name field and also add it as a nickname to the AKAs, as you can show the quoted name in reports should you so wish. 2) In reports, you can choose to have the name in quotes used in the narrative but not displayed in the name field. 3) Whichever way you choose to do it depends on your personal choice. I can only suggest that you try making some reports with just 2 or 3 people in and see how they look before choosing - that's the way I work. 4) I cannot think how "Red" got into the Surname Field unless it was put there at some stage. Is it possible it was inadvertently put in the surname field and then deleted? If so it would remain in the Master List. Have you checked the Surname Master List (View>Master Lists>Surname) and checked to see if anyone is currently using it? If not you can delete it. Ron Ferguson _____________________________________________________________________ For Genealogy, Software and Social visit: http://www.fergys.co.uk *Over 650 Surnames from 11 Countries* View the Grimshaw Family Tree at: http://www.fergys.co.uk/Grimshaw/ For The Fergusons of N.W. England See: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/fergys/ _____________________________________________________________________ > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com > Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Nickneames [was:Surname formatting part II] > Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:41:25 -0600 > > I am also unclear on the proper location for nicknames. For example, > my Dad's nickname, only when he was younger, was "Red." It's not > actually a quoted name. Right now I have it, in quotes (is that > necessary?), in the AKA field (in Given Name field) as well as in the > Nickname field in the Event List. Do I need it both places? And > lastly, when I view Master Lists, Surnames, why is "Red" showing up in > that list (as far as I KNOW, at no place have I put "Red" in a surname field)? > Thanks, > Barbara > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Michele Lewis > Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 7:27 AM > To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com > Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Nickneames [was:Surname formatting part II] > > What a very helpful tip! So basically I need to remove the nicknames > out of the AKA field and only leave name variations found in the records, right? > > michele > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Cathy" > To: > Cc: "Barbara Ford" > Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 11:41 PM > Subject: [LegacyUG] Nickneames [was:Surname formatting part II] > > >> Hi Barbara >> You're looking for the "Quoted Name" feature. >> >> Instead of entering >> May Elizabeth (Mayme) Scruggs >> (To convert: Use Search and Replace on the Given Names to change ( to " >> and then ) to ") >> Enter given names >> May Elizabeth "Mayme" >> >> The advantage of this entry style over adding it to the AKAs is that >> Legacy can pick up the Quoted Name in Narrative. >> In the Report Options, on the Format Tab, you'll find options three >> options for how names appear in reports. >> 1) remove Quoted name - so that when the whole name is given you get >> May Elizabeth Scruggs >> 2) use quoted name in narrative >> so that it will read >> May Elizabeth Scruggs was born on .... >> Mayme married ... >> 3) use full given names in narrative >> so that it will read >> May Elizabeth Scruggs was born on .... >> May Elizabeth married ... >> >> Obviously you only choose one of 2 or 3. >> >> In Event Sentences and Report Titles, where you choose to use >> [FirstName] or [FirstHeShe] if you check Use quoted name in >> narrative, these codes pick up the Quoted Name. >> >> Cathy >> >> At 12:06 PM 23/11/2007, you wrote: >> >>>Thanks--worked....so now that "begs the question"--what is the proper >>>format for recording nicknames in Legacy. For example, if someone was >>>named May Elizabeth Scruggs, but she was always called "Mayme", in >>>Family Tree Maker, I entered her name as May Elizabeth (Mayme) >>>Scruggs. Is that not the proper format in Legacy? I know about the >>>AKA place and was using it for names they might be found under when >>>researching (rather than just a place for the "went by")--is that the >>>only place you would put "Mayme" (no quotes). >> _________________________________________________________________ The next generation of MSN Hotmail has arrived - Windows Live Hotmail http://www.newhotmail.co.uk Give Legacy as a Gift for 25% Off. Visit http://tinyurl.com/2b49et Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp No virus found in this incoming message. 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