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== '''Navigation Basics''' ==
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<center>An overview for those '''New to Genealogy''' and '''New to the Wiki'''</center>
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<center>An overview for those '''New to Genealogy''' and '''New to the Wiki'''</center>
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There are numerous ways to search and browse this wiki and this article will provide an overview of these options. Becoming familiar with them should greatly enhance your experience here and will help you find the information that interests you. They are not listed in the order of importance because under different circumstances one could become more efficient than another. They provide numerous options so that if one method does not yield satisfactory results then one of the other methods should be tried. After reviewing this page you may also find it useful to checkout the following articles: [[Search for Articles in the FamilySearch Research Wiki|Basic Search, Advanced Search, and Search Tips]].
There are numerous ways to search and browse this wiki and this article will provide an overview of these options. Becoming familiar with them should greatly enhance your experience here and will help you find the information that interests you. They are not listed in the order of importance because under different circumstances one could become more efficient than another. They provide numerous options so that if one method does not yield satisfactory results then one of the other methods should be tried. After reviewing this page you may also find it useful to checkout the following articles: [[Search for Articles in the FamilySearch Research Wiki|Basic Search, Advanced Search, and Search Tips]].
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=== '''The Search-box''' ===
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[[Image:Search box.jpg|right|150px|Article page Search-box]]
[[Image:Search box.jpg|right|150px|Article page Search-box]]
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=== '''Search filters''' ===
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:As you start typing in the keywords you want searched the search engine will automatically display possible hits just below the searchbox if an "identical" match is found. This is useful if you are looking for a previously located article and you remember how the title started. By clicking the desired example you are brought to a search results page showing the result at the top of the page and then listing alternatives below it. This will somewhat restrict your search results to the specific example selected but to get more general search results do not select one of the provided options. Instead you should either click on the search icon (magnifying glass) or hit "enter" on your keypad. This approach will provide all the results which contain the keyword in the title or in the contents of the article.
:As you start typing in the keywords you want searched the search engine will automatically display possible hits just below the searchbox if an "identical" match is found. This is useful if you are looking for a previously located article and you remember how the title started. By clicking the desired example you are brought to a search results page showing the result at the top of the page and then listing alternatives below it. This will somewhat restrict your search results to the specific example selected but to get more general search results do not select one of the provided options. Instead you should either click on the search icon (magnifying glass) or hit "enter" on your keypad. This approach will provide all the results which contain the keyword in the title or in the contents of the article.
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=== '''Searching using Prefix keywords''' ===
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=== '''Searching using Prefix keywords'''
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:By entering only the Prefix keyword the search can be directed to locate all subject matter within that particular topic or category but be aware that such a listing could be extensive. Some common prefixes that can be searched include: '''Files:''', '''Images:''', '''Help:''', '''FamilySearch Wiki:''', '''Template:''', and so on. This can be useful if you remember the prefix for an article but not the exact name. It can also be useful as a general browsing tool when searching for a particular type of image when creating a new page or when searching the variety of "help" topics that are available.
:By entering only the Prefix keyword the search can be directed to locate all subject matter within that particular topic or category but be aware that such a listing could be extensive. Some common prefixes that can be searched include: '''Files:''', '''Images:''', '''Help:''', '''FamilySearch Wiki:''', '''Template:''', and so on. This can be useful if you remember the prefix for an article but not the exact name. It can also be useful as a general browsing tool when searching for a particular type of image when creating a new page or when searching the variety of "help" topics that are available.
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=== '''Searching by Locations or Topics''' ===
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=== '''Searching by Locations or Topics'''
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:Links are provided on the mainpage and within the individual page's searchbox that will take you to lists (category pages) that you can browse. When the '''"by Country"''' link is accessed you will be brought to a list of countries and other locations that currently have wiki articles. Typically the specific location link will bring you to the main article. In a similar manner the '''"by Topic"''' link will bring you to a list of topics covered within the wiki articles.
:Links are provided on the mainpage and within the individual page's searchbox that will take you to lists (category pages) that you can browse. When the '''"by Country"''' link is accessed you will be brought to a list of countries and other locations that currently have wiki articles. Typically the specific location link will bring you to the main article. In a similar manner the '''"by Topic"''' link will bring you to a list of topics covered within the wiki articles.
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[[Image:Nav-Toolbox.png|right|150px|Standard sidebar]]
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:The special pages are more designed as maintenance or house keeping tools but on occasion could be used to aid a user in finding information. For example, the "Disambiguation pages" search could potentially be used to located alternative cities having the same name but are in fact in different states or countries. Other examples may include "Orphaned pages", "Uncategorized pages", or "Wanted pages".
:The special pages are more designed as maintenance or house keeping tools but on occasion could be used to aid a user in finding information. For example, the "Disambiguation pages" search could potentially be used to located alternative cities having the same name but are in fact in different states or countries. Other examples may include "Orphaned pages", "Uncategorized pages", or "Wanted pages".
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== '''''"One on One"'' Help options''' ==
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:*Personal help options [[Image:Help button.png|right|100px|There is always a way to find help]]([[FamilySearch Wiki:EasyAccessSeries Wiki Support Team Tool Box#Talk_with_Us|Talk with us]])
:*Personal help options [[Image:Help button.png|right|100px|There is always a way to find help]]([[FamilySearch Wiki:EasyAccessSeries Wiki Support Team Tool Box#Talk_with_Us|Talk with us]])
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