FamilySearch Community ToolsFamily history for the community, by the community1
World-wind TourFamilySearch Community Tools2
FamilySearch Blog3
Wiki - English4
Wiki - Spanish5
Wiki - Portuguese6
Wiki - Swedish7
Forums - English8
Forums - Spanish9
Research Courses10
Worldwide Indexing11
Getting started with family history12
FamilySearch Feedback13
FamilySearch Help14
Facebook PagesFamilySearchFamilySearch WikiFamilySearch IndexingEnglishSpanishFamily History Library15
TwitterFamilySearch News@fs_newsFamilySearch Indexing@FamilySearchIndFamilySearch Records@RecordsWiki16
YouTube17FamilySearch
FamilySearch IndexingFamily Tech18
Wiki IntegrationThe following slides show you how the FamilySearch Wiki is tightly integrated with other products available on FamilySearch.org19
FamilySearch ForumsWiki links directly to the Forums20
Replies in the Forums can include links back to the Wiki articles
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Research Courses2371 in 2010
133 lessons as of 12 Feb 2011Research Courses24Beginning to AdvancedWorldwideSpanishStay tuned because more is being contributed by the community all the time . . .FamilySearch YouTube also has video tutorials
Research CoursesBeginning to AdvancedWorldwideSpanishStay tuned . . .FamilySearch YouTubevideo tutorialsProfessional CoursesImprove skillsPrepare for exams25
Research CoursesDescendancy Research: Related MaterialsCourse links to Wiki article26
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Research CoursesDescendancy Research: Related MaterialsCourse links to Wiki articleGive Course Feedback28
Research CoursesDescendancy Research: Related MaterialsCourse links to Wiki articleGive Course Feedback Both features are a community effort29
Research CoursesGerman Town of Origin Sponsored by Teresa S. McMillinLinks to her websiteGive Course FeedbackAll features are a community effort30
Historical Records31
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FamilySearch Indexing33
Language Wiki’sLinks to language wikisPeru in English Links to Peru in Spanish34
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Finding Your Way AroundThe following slides show multiple ways to search and browse the Wiki36
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Finding Your WayBasic NavigationViewsToolboxCommunityPersonal toolsSections do not expand automaticallyThe “Community” section is one of the best-kept secrets!39
Finding Your WayBasic NavigationViewsToolboxCommunityPersonal toolsSections do not expand automaticallyThe “Community” section is one of the best-kept secrets!40
Finding Your WaySearchingSubjectPlaceKeywordBrowse by countryBrowse by topic41
Finding Your WaySearchingSubjectPlaceKeywordBrowse by countryBrowse by topic42
Finding Your WaySearchingSubjectPlaceKeywordBrowse by countryBrowse by topic43
Finding Your WaySearchingSubjectPlaceKeywordBrowse by countryBrowse by topic44
Finding Your WaySearchingKeyword searchesSubjectPlaceKeywordBrowse by countryBrowse by topic45
Finding Your WaySearchingKeyword searchesSubjectPlaceKeywordBrowse by countryBrowse by topicIntegrated with the FamilySearch topics46
Finding Your WayNavigational boxesDisambiguation pages“What links here”Clickable maps47
Finding Your WayNavigational boxesDisambiguation pages“What links here”Clickable maps48
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Finding Your WayNavigational boxesDisambiguation pages“What links here”Clickable maps50
Finding Your WayNavigational boxesDisambiguation pages“What links here”Clickable maps51
Getting HelpAn overview of the Help content52
Getting HelpWiki Help (research)The Wiki TourWiki OverviewEtiquette GuidelinesFAQsCommunity MeetingsForumsAnd many more …53
Authoring in the WikiSuggestions for getting started with authoring and editing Wiki content54
Your User PageLearn how to author in the wiki by using your own wiki page.Ideas for content:A pictureShort biographyUser boxesWikiProjectsLinks to sub-pagesPedigree55
Your PedigreeTemplateTemplate:AhnentafelCan only be used on your personal user pageUse the Forums to ask for help if you need it56
Have fun editing your user page!If you need help with editing your own user page in the Wiki, use the Forums to post your request57
Thank You58

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Editor's Notes

  • #22 Ohio56 wanted to know if town records exist for Vermont in 1818. The reply from Tom linked directly to the Wiki article.