In Historical Records, you can copy record information and paste it into your word processor.
Steps (website)
From Search Historical Records
- Sign in to FamilySearch.org
- At the top of the page, click Search
- Click Records.
- Enter your search terms, and click Search.
- Click the search result that interests you.
- In the dark bar at the top, click Save.
- Click Copy Full Record. A message appears in the top-right to tell you the information has been copied onto the clipboard.
- Open your word processor and press the Ctrl and V keys on your keyboard to paste. (On an Apple computer, use Cmd and V instead).
Steps (mobile app)
- Open the Family Tree mobile app.
- 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.
- Enter your search terms, and tap Search.
- Tap in the Name column of the search result that you want.
- In the dark bar at the top, tap Save.
- In the list that appears, tap Copy Full Record.
- 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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