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-== References to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ==
+== References to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ==
 In compliance to the [https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/style-guide Style Guide] released 5 March 2019 regarding the official name of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, references such as, "LDS" and "Mormon" have been removed from the FamilySearch Research Wiki except in the following instances:<br>
-*'''Historical References:'''Reference to Mormon when used in proper names such as the Mormon Battalion or when used as an adjective in such historical expressions as "Mormon Trail."
+*'''Historical References:''' The term "Mormon" will remain when used in proper names such as the Mormon Battalion or when used as an adjective in such historical expressions as "Mormon Trail."
-*'''References to "Mormons":''' To clarify to the general public that “Mormon Church” is referring to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a parenthetical reference will be made. Example, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church).
+*'''References to the "Mormon Church":''' To clarify to the general public that “Mormon Church” is referring to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a parenthetical reference will be made. Example, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church).
-*'''Previously Named Sources:''' Reference to other websites, databases, collections and books that include LDS or Mormon in the URL or title of the book, collection, organization or company.  For example, LDS Genealogy website; Journals, Diaries, Biographies, Autobiographies and Letters of Some Early Mormons and Others Who Knew Joseph Smith, Jr. and/or His Contemporaries and LDS Family History Suite 2.
+*'''Previously Named Sources:''' Reference to other websites, databases, collections and books that include LDS or Mormon in the URL or title of the book, collection, organization or company. For example, ''LDS Genealogy'' website; ''Journals, Diaries, Biographies, Autobiographies and Letters of Some Early Mormons and Others Who Knew Joseph Smith, Jr. and/or His Contemporaries'' and ''LDS Family History Suite 2.''
-*'''Classes and Handouts:''' Any Wiki pages that are the name of a class presented in the past or a handout previously created before the announcement, will remain as is.
+*'''Classes and Handouts:''' Any Wiki pages that are the name of a class presented or a handout previously created before the 5 March 2019 announcement, will remain as is.
-*'''Article Redirects:''' To assist users locate previously named articles using "Mormon" or "LDS" in the title, redirects will be created and these previously named articles will remain.
+*'''Article Redirects:''' Articles containing "Mormon" or "LDS" will be redirected to correctly titled Wiki Articles. This will assist users in locating previously visited pages.
 *'''Questions?:''' Any comments or questions should be directed to [mailto:wikisupport@familysearch.org wikisupport@familysearch.org]