Family Tree Maker - Reports

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There are several types of reports that can be created using FTM, an explanation and examples of the main types are given below, reports can be used to share information with other researchers, highlight specific family lines, calculate relationships and also to highlight possible errors (such as relationship errors or missing dates)

To select the reports menu click on "report" icon in the main toolbar menu and select the report type from the dropdown menu (illustrated)

Family Group Sheet

The illustration shows part of a family group sheet, by using the boxes on the right of the screen the text font, text colour and size can be changed. options to change the number of generations and include or exclude notes along with recording sources are also available.

A family group sheet can be used to display a family group quite succesfully but can cover several pages if several individuals are included.

Outline Descendant Report

The outline descendant report will display the descendants of an individual and each generation is given a number, this makes it easier to work out who is a child, grandchild or great grandchild. As with all reports, the boxes to the right allow the format, font, colour and items to include to be changed as needed.

Data Errors

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