The internet is
packed full of information-most of what genealogist are looking for is in
databases. It is so exiting to find a potential connection, then realize
that you are looking at a 545-page digital book! Looking everywhere there
is not a search box! What - no search box!
Using the
following method will pick up the parts where the surname is mentioned and help
quickly determine if it is the specific line or not you are searching.
Searching
databases (or a digital books or websites) will be easy if indexed, if not it
is not, try the steps below to search the item. Just remember,
if the site is not indexed and this does not work, reading each page may be the
only option. But most digital documents, books, articles, register reports can be
searched even if not indexed.
In Windows:
1. Hold down the
“ctrl” key, then click the “f” key, release
2. The “find”
command will appear (either in a left side menu or top right of the page; look
for a box to appear)
3. Type in the word
(surname, place, date, thing) you wish to search
4. Enter
5. All incidences of
the item will appear, allowing you to review them to determine if it will help
in your research.
6. Clicking through
and reviewing each one is a lot quicker than reading the 545-page document.
Have fun searching!
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