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Discussions are a feature of FamilySearch that allow you to collaborate with others to discuss what information is correct or incorrect for a person.  RootsMagic has full support for discussions by clicking the "Discussions" tab on the FamilySearch Person Tools.
 
Discussions are a feature of FamilySearch that allow you to collaborate with others to discuss what information is correct or incorrect for a person.  RootsMagic has full support for discussions by clicking the "Discussions" tab on the FamilySearch Person Tools.
  
 
RootsMagic will display a list of all the discussions for a person on the left.  Just click a discussion and RootsMagic will display the discussion and any comments about that discussion.
 
RootsMagic will display a list of all the discussions for a person on the left.  Just click a discussion and RootsMagic will display the discussion and any comments about that discussion.
  
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[[File:RM8_FS-LDS-Discussions-1.jpg|FS LDS Discussions 1]]
  
 
Keep in mind that not every person in FamilySearch can have discussions (living individuals for example).  If a person on FamilySearch is not allowed to have discussions, RootsMagic will indicate that and the "Start a New Discussion" button will be disabled.
 
Keep in mind that not every person in FamilySearch can have discussions (living individuals for example).  If a person on FamilySearch is not allowed to have discussions, RootsMagic will indicate that and the "Start a New Discussion" button will be disabled.
  
·Starting a New Discussion - If you want to start a new discussion, just click the "Start a New Discussion" button on the page.  You will need to enter a title for the discussion as well as a comment about it.
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*'''Starting a New Discussion''' - If you want to start a new discussion, just click the "Start a New Discussion" button on the page.  You will need to enter a title for the discussion as well as a comment about it.
 
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*'''Adding a Comment to a Discussion''' - You can comment on any discussion by clicking the "Add a comment" link underneath the discussion.
·Adding a Comment to a Discussion - You can comment on any discussion by clicking the "Add a comment" link underneath the discussion.
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*'''Editing a Comment or Discussion''' - If you are the person that added a discussion or comment, you will see an "Edit" link which you can click to edit the discussion or comment.
 
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*'''Deleting a Comment or Discussion''' - If you are the person that added a discussion or comment, you will see a "Delete" link which you can click to delete the discussion or comment.  You will be asked to confirm this action.
·Editing a Comment or Discussion - If you are the person that added a discussion or comment, you will see an "Edit" link which you can click to edit the discussion or comment.
 
 
 
·Deleting a Comment or Discussion - If you are the person that added a discussion or comment, you will see a "Delete" link which you can click to delete the discussion or comment.  You will be asked to confirm this action.
 

Latest revision as of 01:16, 28 September 2021

Navigation: RootsMagic 8 > Online Features > FamilySearch > FamilySearch Person Tools >


Discussions are a feature of FamilySearch that allow you to collaborate with others to discuss what information is correct or incorrect for a person. RootsMagic has full support for discussions by clicking the "Discussions" tab on the FamilySearch Person Tools.

RootsMagic will display a list of all the discussions for a person on the left. Just click a discussion and RootsMagic will display the discussion and any comments about that discussion.

FS LDS Discussions 1

Keep in mind that not every person in FamilySearch can have discussions (living individuals for example). If a person on FamilySearch is not allowed to have discussions, RootsMagic will indicate that and the "Start a New Discussion" button will be disabled.

  • Starting a New Discussion - If you want to start a new discussion, just click the "Start a New Discussion" button on the page. You will need to enter a title for the discussion as well as a comment about it.
  • Adding a Comment to a Discussion - You can comment on any discussion by clicking the "Add a comment" link underneath the discussion.
  • Editing a Comment or Discussion - If you are the person that added a discussion or comment, you will see an "Edit" link which you can click to edit the discussion or comment.
  • Deleting a Comment or Discussion - If you are the person that added a discussion or comment, you will see a "Delete" link which you can click to delete the discussion or comment. You will be asked to confirm this action.