For some searches, Ancestry uses a new Basic search page which offers are less advanced version of the search page. Though this may be helpful for new researchers, it’s not the most efficient page for advanced users. Always Use Advanced Search Page forces all searches to use the standard advanced search page by default.
With Always Use Advanced Search Page, all searches...
When using the Ancestry Card Catalog from certain geographic regions the default behaviour is to search for only national records instead of global records. This causes an issue as many times you are searching for records beyond your home country. Always Search Global Records in Catalog ensures your Card Catalog searches are always international.
With Always Search Global Records in...
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.
With Ancestry Match List Sorting, you can modify...
NOTE: THIS FEATURE REQUIRES AN ANCESTRY PROTOOLS SUBSCRIPTION.
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...
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.
With Add Select All Button to...
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.
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.
With Highlight DNA Matches 25cM+, a bold red highlight is automatically applied to the amount...
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.
With Highlight Shared Matches 25cM+, shared matches are automatically highlighted in bold red text...
