The suffix box, when chosen, will appear under the "Family Names" box. 



  • A suffix comes after an individual’s full name and provides additional information about them.


  • If no suffix is listed, leave the field blank.


  • Suffix examples: Jr., Sr., III, M.D.



There are two methods to add a suffix to the form: 


Direction 1: To permanently add suffixes to all transcriptions.


Step 1: To add a suffix, to the transcription currently being worked on and all future transcriptions in this session, choose the "form settings" box under the transcription form. Once chosen, the suffix box will appear under the family names box on the transcription form each time you transcribe an image.  



Step 2: Select the tab button to advance to the next field on the transcription form.


Direction 2: To add a suffix to the current transcription form.


Step 1: To add a suffix to the transcription in the current form only, choose the "add more information" button. Once chosen, in this format, it will appear at the top of the transcription form for the current transcription. 


Step 2: Select the tab button to advance to the next field on the transcription form.