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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 of shared DNA for matches over 25 centimorgans (cM). The threshold is customizable, allowing you to adjust the cM value to suit your research needs. This highlighting works across the matches list and searches, helping these high-value matches to catch your attention.

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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 if they share 25 centimorgans (cM) or more with you. The threshold is customizable, allowing you to adjust the cM value based on your research preferences. Highlight Shared Matches 25cM+ makes it easier to identify high-value shared matches, helping you focus your research on the most promising...

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 50cM+, matches of matches are automatically highlighted in bold red text if they share 50 centimorgans (cM) or more by default. This threshold is customizable, allowing you to adjust the cM value to fit your research needs. Highlight Matches of Matches 50cM+ helps you prioritize high-value matches of...

Download Matches List as CSV File

NOTICE: CSV DOWNLOAD TOOLS ARE FOR PERSONAL RESEARCH PROJECTS ONLY.

What problem does Download Matches List as CSV File solve?

Manually reviewing and analyzing DNA matches on Ancestry can be time-consuming and overwhelming, especially with many thousands of matches. Download Matches List as CSV File simplifies this process by allowing you to save detailed DNA match data into a CSV file, making it easier to use the data for advanced analysis, offline tools, or AI-assisted projects.

Why is Download Matches List as CSV File useful?

Having your DNA match data in a CSV file enables you to:

  • Easily search, filter, and sort matches.
  • Analyze patterns or relationships with tools like Microsoft Excel or AI platforms.
  • Cross-reference details with other projects and data sources.
  • ...

Download Shared Matches as CSV File

NOTICE: CSV DOWNLOAD TOOLS ARE FOR PERSONAL RESEARCH PROJECTS ONLY.

What problem does Download Shared Matches as CSV File solve?

Analyzing shared matches on Ancestry, especially for large genetic networks, can be difficult and time-consuming. Download Shared Matches as CSV File makes it easy to save detailed information about your shared matches and their connections each other into a CSV file. This opens the door for advanced analysis and allows you to uncover common ancestors more effectively.

Why is Download Shared Matches as CSV File useful?

Having your shared match data in a CSV file enables you to:

  • Visualize connections and relationships more clearly.
  • Analyze shared matches using advanced tools like Excel or AI platforms.
  • Identify potential family groupings and uncover new research
  • ...

Auto-Load Shared Matches Tab

What problem does Auto-Load Shared Matches 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. Auto-Load Shared Matches Tab saves time by automatically redirecting you to the shared matches tab whenever you load any DNA match, helping you focus on connections without additional navigation.

How does Auto-Load Shared Matches Tab work?

With Auto-Load Shared Matches Tab, it is detected when you open a DNA matches profile and automatically switches your view to the shared matches tab. This eliminates the need to manually navigate between tabs and is especially useful...

Add Keyboard Shortcuts to DNA Matches

What problem does Add Keyboard Shortcuts to DNA Matches solve?

When working with many DNA matches in long research sessions it can be tiresome repeating multi-click actions over and over. Adding simple keyboard shortcuts for common actions on Ancestry DNA match pages helps to save time and fatigue while navigating match lists for extended periods.

How does Add Keyboard Shortcuts to DNA Matches work?

With Add Keyboard Shortcuts to DNA Matches, keyboard shortcuts for commonly accessed items are available on any Ancestry DNA match profile page. Links and buttons that have keyboard shortcuts are identified by the letter icon which appears to the right of them. Using keyboard shortcuts helps to save time and reduce strain from repeated movements.

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Default Sort by Highest Mutual Matches

NOTE: THIS FEATURE REQUIRES AN ANCESTRY PROTOOLS SUBSCRIPTION.

What problem does Add Keyboard Shortcuts to Family Tree 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. Add Keyboard Shortcuts to Family Tree automatically sorts your shared matches list by the highest centimorgans (cM) shared with the match you are viewing by default.

How does Add Keyboard Shortcuts to Family Tree work?

With Default Sort by Highest Mutual Matches, the ProTools Matches of Matches tab for any DNA match will default to sorting by the highest amount of shared centimorgans...

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