How do I copy record details from historical records?

In Historical Records, you can copy record information and paste it into your word processor.

Steps (website)

From Search Historical Records

  1. Sign in to FamilySearch.org
  2. At the top of the page, click Search
  3. Click Records.
  4. Enter your search terms, and click Search
  5. Click the search result that interests you.
  6. In the dark bar at the top, click Save.
  7. Click Copy Full Record. A message appears in the top-right to tell you the information has been copied onto the clipboard.
  8. Open your word processor and press the Ctrl and keys on your keyboard to paste. (On an Apple computer, use Cmd and V instead).

Steps (mobile app)

  1. Open the Family Tree mobile app.
  2. Tap Search Historical Records
    • Apple iOS: Tap the 3 menu bars at the bottom of the screen. In the menu that appears, tap Search Historical Records
    • Android: Tap the 3 menu bars at the top of the screen. In the menu that appears, tap Search Historical Records
  3. Enter your search terms, and tap Search
  4. Tap in the Name column of the search result that you want.
  5. In the dark bar at the top, tap Save.
  6. In the list that appears, tap Copy Full Record.
  7. Open your word processor and paste the content into a document.

Steps (Family Tree Lite)

You cannot use historical records in Family Tree Lite. Please use the regular FamilySearch website or mobile app.

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