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== What About More Advanced Uses? == | == What About More Advanced Uses? == | ||
#Add hyperlinks to census | #Add hyperlinks to source documents, such as census and vital records. You can also easily link to related timeline grids. For instance, on a person's timeline grid you can link to the grid for their parents. | ||
#Use your word processor’s Comments feature to record questions, information on discrepancies, negative search results, etc. | #Use your word processor’s Comments feature to record questions, information on discrepancies, negative search results, etc. | ||
#Change the text | #Change the text or background colors to highlight things you want to stand out. For instance, when one family member is enumerated apart from the rest of the family, you can color that person’s information a different color. Or you can color unproven items red until you’ve proven them. | ||
#Keep a brief list of “next steps” at the top of the grid for easy reference. | #Keep a brief list of “next steps” at the top of the grid for easy reference. | ||
#If you use a service like Google Drive, you can easily collaborate with other researchers. You can see their edits in real time; you can also chat online or leave comments for each other. Documents are easily searchable. Also, Google keeps a revision history so it’s easy to see who made what changes, and to go back to an earlier version if necessary.<br> | #If you use a service like Google Drive, you can easily collaborate with other researchers. You can see their edits in real time; you can also chat online or leave comments for each other. Documents are easily searchable. Also, Google keeps a revision history so it’s easy to see who made what changes, and to go back to an earlier version if necessary.<br> | ||