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You could also use computer programs to generate these forms. After you type genealogical information once, these programs can generate many kinds of forms such as completed family group records and pedigrees. For example, the [[Ancestral File|Personal Ancestral File]] computer program makes it easier to cite the sources which document events, and allow you to even add customized events to a family group record. Computer programs allow you to make frequent updates and share information with others while limiting the mistakes caused by redundant typing or writing of information. For further details see "Using a Computer for Genealogy" <ref> [[Organize the New Records#Using_a_Computer_for_Genealogy]] </ref>. The 2009 edition of the book "Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors" by W. Daniel Quillen recommends creating forms that work for your unique research goals. Templates can be easily created by anyone familiar with common everyday programs such as MS Office applications. When designing such a template be sure to keep it simple and universally applicable to all researchers' needs with emphasis on including blocks for key source information so that research can be duplicated by others who may later rely on it to prove a familial relationship.  

The Personal Ancestral File program is no longer available for download at the FamilySearch^TM Internet Genealogy Service home page at [http://www.FamilySearch.org FamilySearch.org]. There are several other commercial computer programs you can purchase which also help you keep and organize genealogical information. Most commercial software has a 'lite' version availabe for free. For more information about various programs see <ref> [[Not Sure Which Genealogy Management Software to Use?]] </ref>