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Display 'Also known as' in the family tree box

Dave Villongco

October 19, 2011 22:41

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Usually, uncles and aunt (or any member of the family) are known for the nicknames instead of their full first names. Could you make a change in the preferences to show the nickname (also known as) of a family member?

By the way, the 'Also Known As' change was great!

Thanks.

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  Eldon Clark (Geni volunteer curator) October 21, 2011 04:18

  Dave, All you have to do is add what you want in the display name field

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  Maureen Susan Bomford (Graham) April 03, 2012 14:17

  I agree with Dave.  It would make sense under 'preferences', and 'names' that the technology provide an option to show the 'also known as' name on the tree in italics.  For example:

  Mary Jane "Janie" Smith (Jones)

  First name:  Mary  Second name:  Jane  Also know as:  "Janie"  Last name:  Smith  Birth name:  Jones

  Using the display name field involves typing everything twice

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  Maureen Susan Bomford (Graham) April 03, 2012 14:17

  I agree with Dave.  It would make sense under 'preferences', and 'names' that the technology provide an option to show the 'also known as' name on the tree in italics.  For example:

  Mary Jane "Janie" Smith (Jones)

  First name:  Mary  Second name:  Jane  Also know as:  "Janie"  Last name:  Smith  Birth name:  Jones

  Using the display name field involves typing everything twice

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  George Watson RODGER, Jr. July 29, 2015 03:12

  This would be a very useful enhancement to the family tree.  Please expedite this request for change.