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Guide to Descendant Charts in FTM 2019
Descendant charts in Family Tree Maker 2019 help visualize the lines of generations from your family tree that will come after you. These descendant charts are useful for tracing your lineage and the connections between the individuals in your family.
How to Create a Descendant Chart?
To produce a descendant chart in FTM 2019:
- Select Ancestors: Choose the ancestor you want to track from.
- Access Charting Tools: Go to Tools > Charts.
- Click on this: Click on “Descendant Chart” from the available chart types.
Customize Your Descendant Chart
FTM 2019 offers many customizable tools to get just the descendant chart you may want:
- Chart Style: Choose one of many styles you can choose traditional, modern, or compact.
- Information Display: Options to customize information displayed such as names, birth date, death date, and location.
- Chart Size: Can be specified according to the size of the desired layout.
- Color Coding: Differentiates family lines.
Adjust the font, font size, and style to improve readability.
Benefits of Descendant Charts
The following are the benefits you can reap:
- Visibility: Even a most complex family relationship is easily readable.
- Identifies Relationship: Siblings, cousins, and other more distantly related relatives are easily identified.
- Plan Family Events: Organize family reunions or research projects with charts.
- Preserve Family History: Share your charts with family members to preserve your heritage.
Tips for Successful Descendant Charting
- Good Information: Keep your family tree accurate and current.
- Regular Updates: Keep your family tree current with births, deaths, and marriages.
- Play around with Styles: Try different styles and customizations to find the best fit.
- Share Your Charts: Share your charts with family members to connect and preserve history.
Conclusion
Using descendant charts in FTM 2019 has the potential to express your family history. The visual tools mean you’re armed to dig into your family’s future generations, identify relationships, and create lasting connections.
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