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Personal Ancestral File is a free genealogy and family history program. It allows you to quickly and easily collect, organize and share your family history.

 These lessons will help you learn how to use this program more effectively.

Lesson

Description

Handout

Slides

Add TempleReady Update File

Learn how to add the ordinances found in TempleReady Update (with a GEDCOM) to your PAF files.

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Backup and Restore

Learn how to backup and safeguard your precious data and how to restore it in the event it is needed.

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Check/Repair

Learn how to check your file for internal errors and how PAF can repair these problems.

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Convert Data Files

Learn how to convert older versions of PAF (2, 3 or 4) to the current version 5.

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Create New File and Enter Data

Learn how to get started using PAF. Create a new file and learn proper techniques for entering your data.

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Download and Install from Internet

Learn where to obtain PAF and how to download and install it.

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Events

Learn how to create and record extra events in your ancestors’ lives such as graduation, moves, census, etc.

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Export GEDCOM

Learn how to export a portion of your database (GEDCOM) to share with others.

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Import GEDCOM

Learn how to import a GEDCOM) you receive from a relative into your own data.

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Install from CD

Learn how to install PAF from a CD.

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Link Imported Data

Learn how to connect the data you import from a GEDCOM to your family tree.

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Match/Merge

Learn how to locate and combine duplicate individuals in your file.

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Notes

Learn how to use the notes feature to collect and organize sundry data for your family.

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Print Basic Reports

Learn what reports are available in PAF and how to use them.

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Sources

Learn how to document the events you enter.

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Temple Submission

Learn how to prepare your ancestors’ names and submit to TempleReady for ordinance work.

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Check out these additional free PAF online lessons and tutorials prepared by others.

You must be connected to Internet to access them.

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Description

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PAF Tutorial

A complete guide to using the PAF program.

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Personal Ancestral File 5.2

Learn the basics, as well as the advanced features of this program. (These lessons are also available from your PAF program. Go to Help > Lessons.)

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