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Ancestry Match List Sorting

What problem does Ancestry Match List Sorting solve?

When we load the AncestryDNA match list by default the closest matches to the tester are displayed first, in descending order of cM shared. Ancestry Match List Sorting is a Quick Setting in Genealogy Assistant that allows you to automatically change the order of how the match list is displayed when you open your match list.

How does Ancestry Match List Sorting work?

With Ancestry Match List Sorting, you can modify...

Ancestry Default Match Tab

What problem does Ancestry Default Match Tab solve?

When viewing a DNA match’s profile on Ancestry the Trees tab is loaded by default. Often times when viewing DNA matches we would like to see who their shared matches are above their family tree, requiring extra clicks to view the shared matches tab. Ancestry Default Match Tab saves time by automatically redirecting you to the shared matches tab whenever you load any DNA match, helping you focus on connections without...

Ancestry Shared Matches Sorting

NOTE: THIS FEATURE REQUIRES AN ANCESTRY PROTOOLS SUBSCRIPTION.

What problem does Ancestry Shared Matches Sorting solve?

When viewing matches of matches with Ancestry DNA ProTools, matches are sorted by the highest amount of shared DNA with the tester by default. Often times when working to triangulate DNA matches you are more interested in how much your matches share with each other. Ancestry Shared Matches Sorting automatically sorts your shared matches list by the highest centimorgans (cM) shared with the...

Add Select All Button to Shared Matches

What problem does Add Select All Button to Shared Matches solve?

Adding shared matches to DNA groups on Ancestry can be time-consuming, requiring you to select each match individually. Add Select All Button to Shared Matches streamlines this process by allowing you to select or deselect all shared matches with a single click, saving time and effort when organizing shared matches into groups.

How does Add Select All Button to Shared Matches work?

With Add Select All Button to...

Add Select All Button to Matches List

What problem does Add Select All Button to Matches List solve?

Adding multiple DNA matches to groups on Ancestry takes numerous clicks, where you must select each match individually one at a time. Add Select All Button to Matches List simplifies this process by allowing you to select or deselect all matches appearing on the page, or in a search, with a single click. This helps save time and effort when organizing your DNA matches into groups.

How does...

Highlight DNA Matches 25cM+

What problem does Highlight DNA Matches 25cM+ solve?

Scanning through DNA matches on Ancestry to identify high-value matches can be overwhelming, especially viewing your most recent matches. Highlight DNA Matches 25cM+ helps you quickly identify matches above a certain shared DNA threshold, by default 25cM, making it easier to focus on those most relevant to your research.

How does Highlight DNA Matches 25cM+ work?

With Highlight DNA Matches 25cM+, a bold red highlight is automatically applied to the amount...

Highlight Shared Matches 25cM+

What problem does Highlight Shared Matches 25cM+ solve?

Identifying high-value shared matches on Ancestry can be challenging when reviewing many DNA matches in a single session. Highlight Shared Matches 25cM+ simplifies this process by clearly marking shared matches that are over a certain amount of shared centimorgans (cM) with red, bold text, making them catch your attention easier.

How does Highlight Shared Matches 25cM+ work?

With Highlight Shared Matches 25cM+, shared matches are automatically highlighted in bold red text...

Highlight Matches of Matches 50cM+

NOTE: THIS FEATURE REQUIRES AN ANCESTRY PROTOOLS SUBSCRIPTION.

What problem does Highlight Matches of Matches 50cM+ solve?

Identifying high-value matches of matches with Ancestry ProTools can be difficult, especially when trying to focus on indirect connections that share significant DNA. Highlight Matches of Matches 50cM+ simplifies this task by highlighting matches of matches above a specific centimorgan (cM) threshold, making them stand out for further investigation.

How does Highlight Matches of Matches 50cM+ work?

With Highlight Matches of Matches...

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