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8. Click on the red link and it will open a new tab. The tab will show either a broken link or it will redirect to a new URL on that website. <br><br> | 8. Click on the red link and it will open a new tab. The tab will show either a broken link or it will redirect to a new URL on that website. <br><br> | ||
BROKEN: If the link is broken, it will show a 404 or other message explaining the URL no longer works.<br> | BROKEN: If the link is broken, it will show a 404 or other message explaining the URL no longer works.<br> | ||
REDIRECT: If the link now redirects to a new page, you will want to get that new URL to add to the Wiki. Often redirects expire and we need to replace it. | REDIRECT: If the link now redirects to a new page, you will want to get that new URL to add to the Wiki. Often redirects expire and we need to replace it.<br> | ||
REDIRECT TO NEW WEBSITE: Some websites are no longer maintained by a company and it is bought out be others to advertise other products than genealogy. | REDIRECT TO NEW WEBSITE: Some websites are no longer maintained by a company and it is bought out be others to advertise other products than genealogy. | ||
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''If you would like to fix the broken links you have just reported, go to these instructions: [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Fixing broken links|Fixing Broken Links]].''<br><br> | ''If you would like to fix the broken links you have just reported, go to these instructions: [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Fixing broken links|Fixing Broken Links]].''<br><br> | ||
== Limitations of Check My Links == | |||
It has been noted that two things happen after you user the Check My Links app on Chrome. | |||
1. It will sign you out of the FamilySearch Wiki. To counteract this, it is suggested to open another browser (Firefox) or a Chrome incognito browser. Then you can work in two different browsers. One that is logged into the Wiki and one that is not. | |||
2. The next Wiki page you view will be in "mobile view" and will not look correct on the page. Mobile view is an automatic feature that changes the information so it can be seen on a smaller screen such as a tablet or cell phone. The code in Check My Links automatically changes this for you. You must manually fix the screen yourself to see the Wiki page in "Desktop" view. Follow these instructions: | |||
:2a. When the page is in "Mobile view," scroll down to the bottom of the page and look for the link: Desktop. | |||
:2b. Click on the "Desktop" link. This will return it to the normal view. | |||
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[[Category:WikiProjects]] | [[Category:WikiProjects]] | ||
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