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Test page history: --- Test project ONE Evaluation page testing (just out of curiosity) for the page How_to_Run_or_Manage_a_Wiki_Project" and three other related pages. Was able to fix using relative position boxes but have decided to abandon this pursuit. Will use this page for other stuff. --- Test project TWO  Fabricate a table to add to the page (Genealogical_Terms) in relationship to the "New to Genealogy" link on my TestPage4.  Will add this table to the existing page of terms plus add outside and inside links (Help:Wiki_Terminology).  --- Test project THREE  Search_for_Articles_in_the_FamilySearch_Research_Wiki Modify existing page to include "Navigation Basics" for those "New to Genealogy".  Remove Bad links to fch.ldschurch.org and clean up images and add new if necessary.  --- Page code to be revamped  Welcome to the FamilySearch Research Wiki! We have many helpful articles to get you started using the Wiki. You don't need to register to search for articles, but if you do choose to register, you can edit the Wiki, add new articles to the Wiki, and contact other Wiki authors. Teach others how to use the Wiki.

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Navigation Basics
An overview for those New to Genealogy and New to the Wiki There are numerous ways to search and browse this wiki.

The Search-box The main page provides a “search box” to the left of the world map where you can enter the keywords to search (such as “England” or “Hispanic Resources”). Do not use phrases such as “how to I find ancestors in England” and do not search for an individual ancestor by name since this Research Wiki is designed to provide location information about where and what type of information can be found there. The search box can also be found at the top right of most pages with the words "Subject, Place, or Keyword" to identify it.

Search filters 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 alternative 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.


 * Note: in the latter case, the uppermost search result may or may not appear as red text within the phrase Create the page " search word " on this wiki.  This is a mechanism used to create pages and can be ignored if that was not your intent.  The red text is only identifying that an article using that specific name currently does not exist on the wiki at this time.

If your search was too general you could either try again (using the browser backpage option) or use the searchbox now in the upper left corner of the page. Another option is to utilize the filtering options located below the new searchbox in an attempt to narrow your search using the same or a different search words. Just experiment by clicking various area within the wiki to only search that area, for example you could select the "files" area if searching for an image or search the "help" area when you specifically want help articles related to your search words.


 * On a related note, another way to narrow your search results is to use a prefix word followed by a colon (for example, Help:navigation) which provides results similar to using the filters.

Searching by Locations or Topics

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 articles related to that area. In a similar manner the "by Topic" link will bring you to a list of topics covered within the wiki articles.

Navigation Bars and Boxes


 * The Sidebar Menus (Navigation Bar or Nav-bar)

The sidebar menus on the right side (left in future) of the page provide access to a variety of commonly used links which are fully explained in the article How the Wiki is organized. This area is a standardize sidebar list using drop down menus to access many of the key pages within the wiki. Note that when creating articles the editors can also create addition template boxes (sidebars) located within the article itself.


 * Template boxes (Nav-box)

Access to a variety of links to related articles can sometimes be found in areas that are "boxed" off from the rest of the article. They can take the form of a sidebar template commonly found on location related articles such as a State or County page which will direct you to specific topics.

Search and navigation options within an article


 * Table of Contents


 * Nav-boxes
 * The Nav-box as described above can take the form of a vertical menu bar provided as a standardized list of related links or possibly as a horizontal box with similar links such as useful "help" articles provided for the user.


 * Follow the links (internal vs. external)
 * As with any website the option to follow the links to related articles is always available but can inadvertently redirect the user off into areas which are not directly related to their interests at this point in time. In most cases they provide additional background information and may require the use of the browser's back button to return to the article of interest.  External links will be followed by an arrow icon indicating that you will be leaving the wiki and usually will open a new browser window once activated.  The internal links do not show such an icon after the linked text and often replace the existing window unless specified otherwise in the browser settings. Use the right mouse click option to override the browser setting to open in a separate window so it is easier to relocate the original article.


 * Image links
 * Image links (like text links) will take the user away from the original article but there will be no indication if it is an internal or external link. The tool tip information (displayed when the mouse pointer is help over the link) may provide clues if the link is internal or external.  Also note that the tool tip for an image that is not specifically linked to another source will show a file name ending with .jpg or .png (or similar file endings) and by clicking on the image you will be taken to the image page itself.  This could be useful if the user desires to study the image in greater detail but again, the browser back button will return you to the original article.


 * Image map links


 * Image maps utilize a standard image but parts (or multiple parts) of the image have been assigned different links. For example, you can also use the world map on the main page to select specific regions in the world.  This technique has also be used on some of the hub pages and the only indication of the use of an image map is if the tool tip changes as you move the cursor over different parts of a single image.


 * Utilizing the page categories lists


 * At the bottom of each page should be a vaguely boxed area with the word "Categories:" which is followed by one or several words (separated with a "bar"). When searching for other articles closely related to the article of interest these categories can be used.  For example, if you are currently on one of the Illinois counties pages you could select the category Illinois counties' to access a list of all the other counties in Illinois.  This will work similarly for topic related articles which could lead to additional refinement of your search.


 * What links here (find other pages linking to current page)
 * In the sidebar to the right is a section called 'toolbox and within that section is an item called "What links here". This tool can be used to extend you search by providing information about articles that have links that are directed to the page that is currently displayed.  In this way, if the page you are reading is close to what you are looking for you could find other articles that found the current page to be of enough interest that it justified a link to this page.

Searching the Help files

search using prefix '''Help:

"One on One" Help options
 * Personal help options
 * Live help options
 * Mentor requests
 * Local (FHC) help


 * Research communities
 * Facebook
 * Yammer communities (semi-restricted)

Miscellaneous Navigation aids


 * Watchlist


 * Tabs
 * Talk pages
 * History pages
 * User pages


 * '''Searching "Special Pages"


 * Disambiguation pages

--- The collapsed table below (click on "show") provides information on various terms that those new to genealogy should be aware of when starting their search for their ancestors. The list of genealogical terms above provides an extensive listing of words and acronyms one may also encounter during your research.

There is also a listing of the terminology related specifically to the wiki which can be found at Help: Wiki Terminology. If necessary, there are other useful listings outside this wiki which can be found at: genealogyinc and the University of Delaware Library page.  N e w    t o     G e n e a l o g y ?