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How do I fix a bad transcription?
From a Record page: #1 Click Life Information (left hand column). #2 Click the pencil icon  (right side of title bar). #3 Click Edit Record or Transcribe...
Wed, 10 Jun, 2020 at 12:32 PM
What if transcription edits fail to save?
Editing a transcription page includes rotating images. #1 Click the browser refresh button, or press ctrl+r (PC) or cmd+r (Mac). #2 Log out of your Billi...
Fri, 23 Feb, 2018 at 1:28 PM
In transcription, what if I come across a strange, poor or blurry photo?
Click the red flag on the transcription page Mark the photo as follows: #1-The photo is good- Rates the image as good  #2- The photo is blurred- Th...
Fri, 26 Apr, 2019 at 8:44 AM
Please Do Not TRANSCRIBE languages you are not prepared for! Do not transcribe dates only!
It has come to our attention that we have some English transcribers going into foreign cemeteries and placing only dates in the transcription box. PLEASE D...
Thu, 10 Dec, 2020 at 1:37 PM
Common Transcription Mistakes-Article by user OBA
Transcriber’s mistakes, samples 1. Transcriber had transcribed front side of headstone. That is not necessary.   2. Remember to rotate picture. ...
Wed, 3 Jul, 2019 at 8:32 AM
What if there is no surname found on the photos submitted?
When a grave looks like this one, and there is no surname to be found, please leave these blank.  You  may ask why?  When the word "unknown" o...
Tue, 23 Aug, 2022 at 11:34 AM