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How to Delete Multiple Persons in Family Tree Maker?
Family tree management sometimes requires the editing and deletion of duplicate or unwanted entries. When using Family Tree Maker Software, you might need to delete multiple persons from your tree at one time. FTM does not have an in-built option to delete several individuals at one time, but there are ways to manage and remove entries efficiently without damaging your data.
Why FTM Delete Multiple Persons?
If there are duplicate entries, incorrect data, or an imported tree containing unnecessary information, you will have to delete more than one person. The clean-up of your family tree ensures that it stays clean and easy to maintain.
Steps to Delete Multiple Persons in FTM
Here are the steps to delete multiple persons in FTM:-
1. Backup Your Tree
- First of all, you should backup your family tree before making changes.
- Go to File > Backup and save a copy so you can recover the data, if necessary.
2. Identify Individuals for Deletion
- Open your tree and locate the people you wish to delete.
- You can use the Index Panel or Family View to find these entries quickly.
3. Delete Individuals One by One
- Unfortunately, FTM does not support batch deletion.
- Select a person, right-click, and choose Delete Person.
- Confirm the deletion in the pop-up window.
4. Use Filtering Options
- If the entries belong to a specific category (duplicates, for example), you can narrow down your focus using Filter In and Filter Out features in the People Workspace.
- This way, you quickly identify unwanted entries.
5. Verify Changes
Once you have deleted something, check your tree so that no unintended relationships or data were affected.
Conclusion
Although FTM does not have a direct feature for bulk deletion, careful planning and use of filtering tools can simplify the process of deleting several persons. Always backup your tree before making any major changes to avoid data loss. Keeping your tree clean and organized improves your genealogy research and makes it easier to explore your family history.
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