Edward
As Ron has already stated, it can't be done directly in Legacy. However, there is one possible way to do such a search. Export the file to a GEDCOM and search the .ged file with a text editor such as Notepad Jack From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward Sent: 22 September 2008 08:59 To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyFamilyTree.com Subject: [LegacyUG] Searching globally I have recently become a "convert" to Legacy but am having trouble with searching for a string of text globally (ie in several or all fields) The reason I want to do this is that I often use abbreviations when I enter data (such as "Mcr" for "Manchester") and would then like to globally replace all occurrences of the abbreviation with the full name WHEREVER IT OCCURS (Notes, Places etc etc). I would be very grateful if someone could tell me how to do this. Many thanks Edward 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. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.21/1678 - Release Date: 21/09/2008 10:10 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
