How do I add or remove information on a record index?

When you look at the index of a historical record, you can discover that more information is needed. Or you see information that you want to delete. Add or remove information as you improve the accuracy of the index.

Before you start

Determine if the index allows you to add or remove information. From a record details page (the page that shows the indexed information), click Edit.

• If the Edit button is grayed-out, you cannot edit the index.
• If you see a pop-up box and a few Edit buttons, you cannot add or remove information.
• If a new screen appears with the record image, you can add or remove information. Continue with the steps.

Steps (website or mobile)

1. At the top of a record details page, click Edit.
2. In the right-side panel, find the section where you want to add or remove a field. Click the pencil icon.
3. To remove information, click the Remove link directly under the item you want to remove. Then click Save.
   For example, you see the name more than once in the index. Below the given name and surname fields, find and click Remove Name.
4. To add information or remove some of the indexed fields, find and click Add More Information.
   
   • Click any fields that you want to add.
   • Click X on the fields that you want to remove.
5. Click Update.
6. If you added a field, you can now enter information in the new field.
7. Click to Add Highlight.
8. Click New Highlight
9. Click and drag the highlight over the information on the record image.
10. Click Update.
11. Click Save.