Customizing the View
After you have displayed the tree you want to print, you can fine-tune the text style, font, and size. The changes will display on the screen so you can make sure the tree looks the way you want before you send it to the printer.
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The complete name of the dialog box will depend on the tree or report that you have selected.
Changing the Text Font
One wonderful aspect of computers and modern printers is that you can be creative with the fonts you use. You can go from formal to fun.
Working with Text Style
In order to make things stand out, you might want to change the style of the text. For instance, you might decide that you want to italicize the dates to call attention to them.
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If you want more than one item to have this style, press the Ctrl key and click on the additional items in the Items to format list. Then select the style from the Style drop-down menu.
Working with Text Size
Family Tree Maker has developed a number of default sizes for the fonts used in reports. You can change these if you want to, but in some cases it might make your report much larger.
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You can change the font, size, and style of an item all at once. Just select the item from the Items to format list and make your desired changes.
Working with Text Color
If you are going to a family reunion or some other gathering where you want your chart to look extra special, you will want to take advantage of the color options Family Tree Maker offers.
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Remember if you are selecting colors to enhance the chart, you must be printing to a color printer for these enhancements to appear.
Enhancing Your Tree with Templates
Another way to truly enhance your family tree chart is through the use of templates. Templates offer creative borders and other artwork to all of the individuals in the chart with just a simple selection. The Family Tree Templates offer researchers an easy way to create beautiful trees with little effort.
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The Family Tree Templates can also be accessed by clicking on the Format menu and selecting Family Tree Templates from the menu that appears.
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If you did make other changes to the report after applying the template and you would like to remove the template, simply follow the above steps and select Default from the template choices.