NOTE: THIS FEATURE REQUIRES AN ANCESTRY PROTOOLS SUBSCRIPTION.
What problem does Add Quick Sort Links to Shared Matches solve?
When searching for high-value DNA matches, you are often toggling the Ancestry DNA ProTools Shared Matches list between sorting by the highest shared centimorgans (cM) with the tester and with the match being viewed. Add Quick Sort Links to Shared Matches speeds up your research by enabling you to easily sort your shared matches in the fastest way possible.
How does Add Quick Sort Links to Shared Matches work?
With Add Quick Sort Links to Shared Matches, a new link titled Sort By Highest is added to the top each shared cM column on the Ancestry DNA ProTools Shared Matches list. These quick links allow you to toggle between sorting matches by the highest cM shared with you (the tester) or with the match whose page you are currently viewing.
How do I use Add Quick Sort Links to Shared Matches?
- Ensure Add Quick Sort Links to Shared Matches is enabled in the Genealogy Assistant pop-up panel.
- Navigate to any Ancestry DNA ProTools Shared Matches list on Ancestry.
- At the top of the shared cM columns, locate the newly added Sort By Highest links.
- Click the link to sort matches:
- By the highest cM shared with you (the tester).
- By the highest cM shared with the match being viewed.
- Use the sorted list to prioritize your research on the most relevant shared matches.
This feature simplifies the organization of shared matches, making it easier to identify high-value DNA connections and focus your genealogy research.
Add Quick Sort Links to Shared Matches is a feature of the software Genealogy Assistant.
Genealogy Assistant is an extension for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge which supercharges your family history research by adding 50+ custom features to popular genealogy websites like Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilySearch, FamilyTreeDNA and more. You can watch a full video walkthrough on YouTube.
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